Welcome to the Microespana blog. Here, we've prepared a step-by-step tutorial on how to install CALs (Client Access Licenses) for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on a server:

Previous requirements

1. Server with RDS configured: Make sure you have Remote Desktop Services configured on your server.
2. RDS Licenses: You must have the RDS CALs that you're going to install. These can be User or Device CALs, depending on your needs.

Steps to Install RDS CALs in a Feature-Based or Role-Based Installation

Step 1: Open Server Manager

1. On your server, open Administrador del Servidor.

Step 2: Add Roles or Features

1. Click on Administrar and select Agregar roles y características.
2. Follow the wizard until you reach the section Roles de Servidor.
3. Make sure that RDS-related roles are selected (for example, Host de Sesión de Escritorio Remoto, Licenciamiento de Escritorio Remoto, etc.).
4. Continue through the wizard and complete the installation of the required roles/features.

Step 3: Configure the RDS License Server

1. Once the roles are installed, go back to the Administrador del Servidor.
2. Choose Escritorio Remoto in the menu on the left.
3. In the panel Visión General, locate the section Despliegue de Escritorio Remoto and click Servidor de licencias.
4. Follow the steps to configure your server as an RDS license server.

Step 4: Install the CALs

1. In the same panel, look for the option to Agregar Licencias o Instalar Licencias.
2. Choose the installation method (usually Activación Automática).
3. Enter your licensing program information and the agreement number and product key for your CALs.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the installation of the CALs.

Step 5: Verify Installation

1. Once the CALs are installed, check their status in the dashboard. Escritorio Remoto of the Administrador del Servidor.
2. Check that the type and quantity of CALs are correct.

Steps to Install RDS CALs via Remote Desktop

Step 1: Open the Remote Desktop License Manager

1. On your server, go to Administrador del Servidor.
2. Click on Herramientas and select Administrador de Licencias de Escritorio Remoto.

Step 2: Add the License Server to your Domain

1. In the Remote Desktop License Manager, right-click on your server name and select Agregar al Grupo de Servidores de Licencias.
2. Follow the instructions to add your server to the appropriate domain.

Step 3: Install the CALs

1. In the License Manager, right-click on your server and select Instalar Licencias.
2. Choose the installation method (usually, Activación Automática).
3. Enter the license program information (can be Open License, Select License, etc.).
4. Enter the agreement number and product key for your CALs.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the installation of the CALs.

Step 4: Verify Installation

1. After installing CALs, you can check their status in the License Manager.
2. Look for installed CALs and make sure the type and quantity are correct.

Additional considerations

• Backup copy: It's always a good idea to back up your configuration before making significant changes to the server.
• Licensing Documentation: Keep all documentation related to the purchase of CALs for future reference or audits.
• Compatibility: Make sure the CALs are compatible with the version of Windows Server that you are using.

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This tutorial covers the basic steps for installing RDS CALs on a server. Depending on your specific setup and network needs, you may need additional steps or custom configurations.

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