How do I set licensing mode in Remote Desktop session Host?
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Cayenne OP
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Just installing the CALs is not enough. You need to specify in Server Manager what mode you are using: Device CALs or User CALs. Start RD Session Host Configuration and select the mode you want to use (User- or Device-based CALs). 0
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Server Manager, RDS, Edit Deployment properties - do you have your licensing server and mode defined here? 0
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Serrano OP
Yes it's there. It does have the server listed before and after domain promotion it appears but not sure why that would matter. 1
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I'd remove the entry for the non-domain joined licensing server. 1
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Serrano OP
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My thoughts as well, can't hurt. Also found this: https://www.tbngconsulting.com/blog/bid/404182/Licensing-mode-for-the-Remote-Desktop-Session-Host-is...4
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Mace OP
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You mentioned "before and after" domain promotion. I can see issues arising if you joined the server to the domain after installing the RDS Role. In a workgroup setup, only per device licenses are valid, there are hoops you need to jump through to get things working and you lose some features. I can envision weirdness if this is the case. 0
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Serrano OP
Single server environment, Essentials. I only said that as that is the only reason I can think of that would have both the pre and post domain names being listed. 0
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Mace OP
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Essentials? My understanding is Essentials only supports the RDGateway role which it installs by default and not the full RDS Services like Session Hosts, etc. 1
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Serrano OP
Server 2012r2 with Essentials Role Installed. Not what I was informed when licensing this server.As the server is Server 2012r2 anyoneusing RD Gateway directly needs a CAL. As this server is Server 2012R2 with the Essentials Role installed the RDS CALS were required for any remote access: Finally, it is important to note that turning on the Essentials Experience role does not change the licensing terms for the edition that you purchased in any way. The most common question is around using the Remote Web Access feature of the Essentials Experience role. Because this feature makes use of the Remote Desktop Gateway role service of Remote Desktop Services (RDS), an RDS client access license (CAL) is required for each user who is using this feature with the Standard and Datacenter editions. However, for the Essentials edition, as with previous versions, the use of Remote Web Access does not require an RDS CAL. For more information, see this Licensing Brief. https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/sbs/2013/09/03/understanding-licensing-for-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials-and-the-windows-server-essentials-experience-role/ 0
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Having the Essentials "role" installed doesn't change the licensing. Anyone using any RDS feature - Remote Host, RemoteApps, RDGateway, requires an RDS and a Server CAL. The Server Essentials product itself doesn't require any additional licensing but that's the Essentials SKU, not Standard with the Essentials "role". 1
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Serrano OP
So nobody has any answers? 0
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So you did install the RDS role before joining the domain? 0
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Serrano OP
Couldn't say but considering it listed the non-domain server name I would think so. 0
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Personally, I agree with Da_Schmoo. That probably messed things up. I would fully remove all the RDS related roles and start over. 0
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No best answer. Fixed. 0 · · ·
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Jalapeno OP
This worked perfectly for me. Thanks! 1
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Cannot connect to RDS because no RD Licensing servers are available
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Defines settings for the RD Licensing server and the licensing mode of the Remote Desktop deployment. In this articleTroubleshooting ‘remote desktop licensing mode is not configured’ errorDesigned by Freepik Accessing remote desktops and configuring them is a common administrative task in organizations, and it has taken greater importance in the current work-from-anywhere culture. However, accessing remote desktops is not always a straightforward task as it could require licenses and can throw up many errors in case of misconfigurations. The error message is often not detailed enough to give you the cause of the problem, so fixing it can take up a ton of time and effort, not to mention the frustrations that come with it. One such critical error that’s not self-explanatory is the “remote desktop licensing mode is not configured” error. In this article, let’s learn all about this error, its causes, and how to fix it. But before that, a touch on the basics. What is remote desktop licensing?Every device or user that wants to connect to a remote desktop session host requires a Client Access License (CAL), to help you install and track licenses across different computers. This CAL also helps with streamlining access and ensures that no unauthorized system can connect to a remote host. When a host or device tries to connect to a remote desktop session (RDS) Host server, it checks the configuration to see if a CAL is required. If yes, the RDS host server requests a CAL from the RD license server. Next, the server checks if the CAL is valid and issues the same to the client. Using this CAL, the client connects to the RD Session host server and, through it, to the required remote desktop. Many CAL versions apply to different session host versions. For example, the 2008 and 2008 R2 session hosts are compatible with RDS 2008 R2 CAL, RDS 2012 CAL, RDS 2016 CAL, and RDS 2019 CAL, while the 2012 session host is compatible with RDS 2012 CAL and later versions. So, check the version compatibility for your CAL. Microsoft offers a 120-day grace period, and no license is required during this time. After this time ends, a client needs a CAL to log into a remote desktop through the RD Session Host server. Now that you know what remote desktop licensing is, let’s jump into the error. How to activate the Windows Remote Desktop Service (RDS) RoleWhen is the RDS role needed?The default server setting is RDP Admin mode, which allows single sessions with the appropriate privileges. If there is only one user, then additional RDS (Remote Desktop Service) licenses are not required. If multiple users need to connect to the server simultaneously, each user needs a Remote Desktop Server Client Access License (RDS CAL) added to the license manager, with the session host configured to use that license manager. Note: If this is not done, the RDS will go into Evaluation Mode, which will expire after 120 days, effectively locking users out.An error message ‘Remote Desktop licensing mode is not configured‘ will be displayed. KEEP POSITIVITY ON YOUR SIDE!CONTINUE TO LEARN!REFERENCES: Get E-Mail Updates I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) Want to know when I post new content? Sign up here to get an email when I do post! I despise spam. Your email address will not be sold or shared with anyone else. |
