Two RDS deployments with one licensing server?

Valeri Milev 26 Reputation points
2024-04-21T10:46:00.6966667+00:00

Hello, we have 2 Rds servers and one licensing server WS 2019 standard. Currently one of the servers had all roles Connection Broker, Session Host and is served by the license server. Can I create second deployment on the second RDS server and with same configuration/roles and use the same licensing server. I do not what the load balancing between them, that is why I think of second deployment. Or I can remove the Connenction Broker role and add the second server to the same deployment? Will this prewent Boald balansing?

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  1. Karlie Weng 18,581 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-04-23T23:21:54.2066667+00:00

    Hello,

    If you're aiming for load balancing between two servers, there are two deployment methods:

    a. Install only the session host on the second server and add it to a collection (also known as a farm) on the first server.

    Note: The Connection Broker cannot be installed on the second server. This is the simplest method.

    b. For High Availability in your RDS deployment, you'll need to install SQL Server on another server (possibly the third) and configure CB for HA on the second server. I generally don't recommend this approach as it is quite complex and requires an additional server.


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