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Windows Server 2022 RDS CALs missing in partner benefits
When I log into partner center and then click on "Benefits" and "Software", I can retrieve activation keys for various software that is provided to Microsoft Partners for free. Thats what I mean by "Benefits".
One entry in this list is called "Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services CALs" and I used this key on our 2019 Remote Desktop Server to activate user CALs that are required so users can work on the server via RDP.
I would like to update our RDS server to Windows Server 2022 but cannot do so because the activation key is only for 2019 CALs and does not work on Server 2022.
Regards,
Simon
Thank you for clarifying!
Did the information in my previous reply not answer your question as to how to purchase the RDS CALs for Windows 2022?
If not, please clarify how I can further assist you and I'm more than happy to find the resource/guidance you need.
If this reply answers your question, please Accept as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. Otherwise, please let me know if you need further assistance on this topic.
Regards,
Microsoft CSP Licensing Concierge
LicensingConcierge1I do not want to PURCHASE anything. We get licenses for Windows Server 2022 for free, so it does not make sense that RDS CALs for Server 2022 are not provided for free as well.
My initial question was if that is on purpose or if Microsoft will include free RDS CALs for Server 2022 in partner benefits anytime soon.
Please note that the original post did not mention that you're asking about "free" RDS CALs:
I have done an extensive search and have not found documentation of "free" licenses for Windows Server 2022.
There is a licensing grace period of 120 Days during which no license server is required. Is this what you mean by "free" licenses?
If so, once the grace period ends, clients must have a valid RDS CAL issued by a license server before they can log on to an RD Session Host server. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-client-access-license
If this 120-day period is not what you're referring to, would you mind letting me know on what basis you've received these "free" licenses please? This way, I am equipped with the required information in the event I need to escalate this issue.
If this reply answers your question, please Accept as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. Otherwise, please let me know if you need further assistance on this topic.
Regards,Microsoft CSP Licensing Concierge
LicensingConcierge1 Are you using Chat GPT for answering this questions or what would be so difficult to understand?
- Partners qualify for partner benefits and they are FREE!- Partners use the actual versions, so that customers will follow them.
- If we get free Windows Server 2022 licenses and Server CALs, it makes no sense to get free RDS 2019 CALs.
