Managing Remote Desktop Licensing

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

This section provides procedures for managing RD Licensing. The following topics are covered:

• Running Remote Desktop Licensing Manager

• Change the Properties of a Remote Desktop License Server

• Change the Discovery Scope of a Remote Desktop License Server

• Review the Configuration of a Remote Desktop License Server

• Deactivate a Remote Desktop License Server

• Reactivate a Remote Desktop License Server

• Back Up a Remote Desktop License Server

• Move Remote Desktop Licensing to a New Server

• Uninstall the Remote Desktop Licensing Role Service

• Locate the Microsoft Clearinghouse Telephone Number for Your Country or Region

• Find the License Server ID for a Remote Desktop License Server

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 Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs)