How to purchase and install RDS per device CALs
To use RDS on Windows Server 2018, you need to purchase RDS per device CALs from Microsoft or an authorized reseller. You can choose from different license programs, such as Open License, Open Value, or Enterprise Agreement, depending on your organization's needs and budget. Once you have purchased the RDS per device CALs, you will receive a serial key that you can use to activate the licenses on the license server.
To install the RDS per device CALs on the license server, you need to follow these steps:
On the license server (usually the first RD Connection Broker), open the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager.
Right-click the license server, and then click Install licenses.
Click Next on the welcome page.
Select the program you purchased your RDS CALs from, and then click Next.
Enter the serial key for your RDS per device CALs, and then click Next.
Select the product version, license type, and number of licenses for your environment, and then click Next.
The license manager contacts the Microsoft Clearinghouse to validate and retrieve your licenses.
Click Finish to complete the process.
For more details on how to install RDS per device CALs, you can refer to this [article].
How to manage and monitor RDS per device CALs
Once you have installed the RDS per device CALs on the license server, you can use the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager to manage and monitor them. You can view the status of your licenses, revoke up to 20% of them if needed, generate reports, and configure alerts. You can also use PowerShell cmdlets or WMI providers to automate some of these tasks.
To manage and monitor RDS per device CALs, you need to follow these steps:
On the license server, open the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager.
In the left pane, expand All servers, and then click the license server.
In the right pane, click the Device CALs tab.
You can see the total number of licenses installed, available, issued, revoked, expired, and temporary. You can also see the details of each license, such as the device name, issue date, expiration date, and revocation status.
To revoke a license, right-click it, and then click Revoke License. You can only revoke up to 20% of your total licenses. You can also use the Revoke-RDLicense cmdlet in PowerShell.
To generate a report of your licenses, right-click the license server, point to Create Report, and then click Per Device CAL Usage. You can also use the Get-RDLicenseReport cmdlet in PowerShell.
To configure alerts for low license availability or expiration, right-click the license server, and then click Properties. On the Alert Settings tab, select the alert options you want, and then click OK. You can also use the Set-RDLicenseConfiguration cmdlet in PowerShell.
For more details on how to manage and monitor RDS per device CALs, you can refer to this [article].
Conclusion
RDS is a powerful feature of Windows Server that enables remote access to applications and desktops from any device. To use RDS on Windows Server 2018, you need to purchase and install RDS per device CALs on the license server. You can also use the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager to manage and monitor your licenses, revoke them if needed, generate reports, and configure alerts. You can also use PowerShell cmdlets or WMI providers to automate some of these tasks.
We hope this article has helped you understand how to use the Windows Server 2018 Remote Desktop Services 1-Device CAL Serial Key. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us.
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