Managing Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs)

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

This section provides procedures for managing Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (RDS CALs). The following topics are covered:

• Control the Issuance of Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs)

• Track the Issuance of Remote Desktop Services Per User Client Access Licenses

• Revoke a Remote Desktop Services Per Device Client Access License

• Migrate Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs)

• Rebuild the RD Licensing Database

• Remove Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses

You can also use the Remote Desktop Services module for Windows PowerShell to view and configure some RD Licensing settings. For more information about using Windows PowerShell with Remote Desktop Services, see the Remote Desktop Services Technical Reference (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=139898).

Additional references

• Overview of Remote Desktop Licensing

• Understanding Remote Desktop Licensing

• Configuring Remote Desktop Licensing

• Managing Remote Desktop Licensing