Backup RDS server and licensing

Hello, I have a client that we implemented RDS with 2012 server.  Sessions not Virtual Desktops.  Everything is working fine but now we want to implement a disaster recover site for the RDS server amongst other things.  My concern for this
will be licensing. 
So ive been reading up and I want to confirm some things.
So my plan is to bring up another RDS server in the disaster site.  Make that server a license server, but I will not be installing any valid RDS license Cals on there. 
So the idea is, if they have a disaster where they can no longer access there main RDS server, they can connect to the RDS server in the disaster site.  The License server does not have any valid license cals but my understanding is it will give out
temp licenses in the meantime. 
Then I can transfer my licenses over to the Disaster RDS server. 
Just FYI, we are using User cals not Device, not sure if that makes a difference
I guess what I need to confirm is if this will work?  Im told even though I don't install valid licenses the licensing server will give out Temp licenses so users can access the RDS server?
On a side note, im I breaking the law with the licensing at all, im assuming im not as long as I transfer the RDS licenses over to the Disaster site. 
On another side note, at some point I would be transferring the licensing back to the Main location, is there a limit to how many times you can transfer licensing?
Thanks for the help
Mike

Hi Mike,
Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
Yes, the solution can work for you. You need to configure RD License High availability in your network. As you are using Per User mode license you need the setup can be easily deployed. Please refer following part.
When terminal servers are in per-user mode, the solution is simple. Deploy two activated license servers, placing all license tokens on one license server, and ensure both license servers are discoverable. In fact, it isn’t even functionally required that license
tokens be installed on either of the license servers. By placing all license tokens on a single license server, you simplify backup and recovery of the licensing infrastructure.
Per-User Mode, two license servers are deployed on the network. In the case of either one failing, the other is available so clients can continue to connect uninterrupted. If the terminal server deployment involved multiple sites, it’s best to place an enterprise
license server in each site that contains terminal servers to keep licensing-related WAN traffic to a minimum.
More information.
Terminal Services License Server High-Availability and Recovery (Part 1)
In addition, also check beneath thread (answered by TP) for detail regarding Per Device CAL.
RDS license server failover
Hope it helps!
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