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## Activation of Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL To activate **Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL**, follow these steps: - First, ensure that your **Windows Server 2022** is properly installed and configured. - Next, you will need to install the **Remote Desktop Services** role. This can be done via the **Server Manager** or by using the following command in **PowerShell**: ```powershell Install-WindowsFeature -Name RDS-RD-Server -IncludeManagementTools ``` - After installing the **RDS** role, you need to activate the **50 Device CALs**. You can do this by running the command: ``` cscript %windir%\System32\licensing\lsrvutil.vbs /activate <product_key> ``` Replace `<product_key>` with your actual product key provided by **KluczeSoft** or another authorized reseller. - If you encounter any issues during activation, you can try to activate your **Windows Server 2022 RDS** by phone. Call **00 800 121 1654** for assistance. - For more detailed instructions or if you have any questions, please refer to the official **Microsoft** documentation or contact **KluczeSoft** support at `[email protected]`. > **Important Note:** Always ensure you are using genuine **Microsoft** products and activating them with legitimate keys to avoid any legal or technical issues. ## Troubleshooting If you encounter any errors during the activation process, such as error codes, please consult the **Microsoft** support website for troubleshooting guides or contact **KluczeSoft** directly for personalized assistance.

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Activating Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL

Activating Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL allows you to license Remote Desktop Services for up to 50 devices that will connect to the RDS server. In the Device CAL model, the license is assigned to a specific device, not to a user. This is a good solution for companies where one person uses one computer or where many shifts work on fixed workstations.

In practice, activation consists of two stages: first, you need to activate the RDS license server, and then install the purchased CAL package on it. The key alone is not enough if the licensing role has not been previously added to the system. Below, you will find a simple instruction on how to complete the entire process in Windows Server 2022.

Step by Step

  1. Log in to the server with administrator privileges.

  2. Open Server Manager and select: Manage > Add Roles and Features.

  3. Go through the wizard and select the role: Remote Desktop Services, and then the role service: Remote Desktop Licensing.

  4. Install the role and restart the server after completion if the system requires it.

  5. After installation, open the tool: Remote Desktop Licensing Manager (licmgr.exe).

  6. In the list of servers, right-click the name of your server and select Activate Server.

  7. The activation wizard will start. The most commonly chosen method is Automatic Connection. If the server has internet access, select this option and proceed.

  8. Fill in the required company data. Some fields are optional, but it's worth entering the correct organization information.

  9. After completing the activation, select the option Start Install Licenses Now.

  10. In the next step, select the appropriate licensing program. Depending on the type of license purchased, this may be, for example, a volume agreement, retail license, or another model indicated at the time of purchase. Then, enter the license details and the key for Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL.

  11. After confirmation, the wizard will install the license package on the server.

  12. Then, make sure that the RDS session host uses the correct licensing mode. Open: Server Manager > Remote Desktop Services or use group policy: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Remote Desktop Services > Remote Desktop Session Host > Licensing.

  13. Set:

  • the licensing mode to Per Device
  • the name of the RDS license server to the correct server
  1. Apply the settings and refresh the policies with the command:
gpupdate /force

After these steps, the server should start issuing RDS Device CAL licenses to devices connecting to Remote Desktop Services.

Checking

After activation, it's worth checking if everything is working correctly.

The simplest method is to reopen the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. The activation status should be visible next to the server name, and in the details, there should be a list of installed licenses, including the 50 Device CAL package.

You can also run the Remote Desktop Licensing Diagnostics tool. If the configuration is correct, the system should not report any licensing mode errors, license server absence, or CAL type inconsistencies.

Additionally, check if devices connecting to the server do not receive license-related error messages and if RDP sessions start without warnings.

Problems

The most common problem is setting an incorrect licensing mode. If Device CAL is installed on the server, but the session host operates in Per User mode, the system will report errors despite the correctly added key.

The second common case is installing licenses without previously activating the license server itself. First, activate the RDS Licensing server, and then add the CAL package.

Problems also arise when the license server is not specified in local policies or GPO. In such a situation, the session host does not know which server to obtain licenses from.

If online activation does not work, you can use browser or phone activation. This is especially useful in environments isolated from the internet.

It's also worth remembering that Device CAL licenses are assigned to devices. If the company mainly works on shared computers, this is a good choice. However, if one user uses multiple devices, the User CAL model may be better.

FAQ

Does Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL only work with Windows Server 2022?
Licenses should be selected according to the environment version and Microsoft policies. In practice, the Windows Server 2022 package is used for an appropriately prepared RDS environment on this system version.

Does 50 Device CAL mean 50 simultaneous connections?
Not exactly. It means licensing up to 50 devices. The license is assigned to a device, not to an active session at a given time.

What to do if the server does not see installed licenses?
Check the license server activation, licensing mode, assignment of the correct RDS Licensing server, and RDS diagnostics. In many cases, the problem results from incorrect GPO configuration or CAL type mismatch.

If you need help with activating Windows Server 2022 RDS 50 Device CAL or want to select the right license type for your infrastructure, contact us: [email protected]. You can also call us at 00 800 121 1654.

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