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How to set up license - Windows Server 2016 - RDS Client Access License (CAL)
Hi, On https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/overview#requirements it states the following: First, make sure you have the appropriate licenses for your users based on the des...
Christian_Montoya
Microsoft
Microsoftandersidahl : We have initial/general documentation for setting up a license server with CALs: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-client-access-license .
It looks like we're missing a step on how to set up licensing specifically for Windows Virtual Desktop, so thank you for the feedback!
Would just like to confirm the below is correct, please:
If I wanted to run Windows Server as the OS for an AVD Session Host, then the license that is required is just an RDS CAL (Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License (CAL) with active Software Assurance (SA)) correct? I don't need the actual OS license? Same as it is for Windows 10 Multi-session, where I am entitled to use the OS at no additional cost if I were to use one of the supported licenses, e.g. Business Premium?
If I wanted to run Windows Server as the OS for an AVD Session Host, then the license that is required is just an RDS CAL (Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Client Access License (CAL) with active Software Assurance (SA)) correct? I don't need the actual OS license? Same as it is for Windows 10 Multi-session, where I am entitled to use the OS at no additional cost if I were to use one of the supported licenses, e.g. Business Premium?