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I have a Windows Server 2012 machine that multiple users need to connect to (RDS server). According to Microsoft licensing terms, a Windows server allows up to two RDS connections for administrative purposes only. Any user that wants to access the server for use, requires a license (either Per Device or Per User).
That's fine, I've added the RDS License Server role to the domain controller and enough Per User licenses for each intended user. I've also configured the RDS server to obtain licenses from the DC.
Let's say I have 15 users + 2 admins on the domain, and I bought 15 Per User licenses. If the 2 admins are the first to login to the server, they'd be assigned licenses, leaving only 13 licenses for my 15 users.
How do I prevent the 2 admins being assigned a license when they log in to administer the RDS server?
Thanks. Do you have an official source that states that the right to use 2 admin connections without CALs is relinquished once the server is configured for RDSH? – user1055749 – 2019-06-28T03:42:36.783