Device CAL activation

What administrator tool do I use to active device cals on a single server? I recently installed Server 2012 R2 on a stand along server.
I purchased a server license and 50 device cals. I was able to activate the server with no problems. The support center told me to
use Remote Desktop to active the cals. Will this work if I have only a single server?

Hi,
wich CALs do you mean?
if you mean Windows Server CALs, than you do not need any activation/Installation.
if you mean RDS CALs , than you need a license code to install RDS CALs onto your license server. A license code is provided when you purchase your RDS CALs. For more information, see Purchase Client Access Licenses (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81077).
thanks
diramoh

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Due to a hardware fault we had to reinstall Windows Server 2012. I have activated the Terminal Services licensing Server but I am unable to install Device CALs that we have purchased.
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"Remote Desktop Services Licensing is unable to process your request. Make sure you provided correct information. If the problem persists, try other methods of activation. Error code is 800"
I tried contacting technical support over phone - they are also unable to resolve the issue.

Hi, thanks for response.
I contacted Clearing House over phone and provided them with all the details regarding authorization
number(s), license number(s) et al. However they also mentioned that there is some technical error from their "tool" and directed me to Technet Forum.
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RDS Per Device CAL - Where is it stored on the Client?

I'm having an issue with running out of CALs too quickly. 70 clients with 100 Licenses.
I have Deep Freeze on several of the Thin Clients. After restarting the thin clients the revert back to a default state, removing any changes. I believe that when my RDS server issues a CAL to one of these, the thin client looses the issues CAL to it once
it restarts. SO my question is, where Does the CAL get stored specifically so I can allow that area to be changed.

Hi Jmair,
When Per Device licensing mode is used, and a client computer or device connects to an RD Session Host server for the first time, the client computer or device is issued a temporary
license by default. When a client computer or device connects to an RD Session Host server for the second time, if the license server is activated and enough RDS Per Device CALs are available, the license server issues the client computer or device a permanent,
RDS Per Device CAL. The temporary license is valid for 90 days.
An RDS Per User CAL gives one user the right to access an RD Session Host server from an unlimited number of client computers or devices. RDS Per User CALs are not enforced
by RD Licensing. As a result, client connections can occur regardless of the number of RDS Per User CALs installed on the license server. This does not absolve administrators from Microsoft Software License Terms requirements to have a valid RDS Per User CAL
for each user. Failure to have an RDS Per User CAL for each user, if Per User licensing mode is being used, is a violation of the license terms.
Client will get a Temp CAL while it firstly logged on the RDS server. After the client logged off and logged on the RDS Server again. The client will get a permanent CAL. So
you could see the temp CALs, it’s expected behavior.
More information:
Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753650.aspx
Revoke a Remote Desktop Services Per Device Client Access License
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732416.aspx
HOW TO: Use the Terminal Services Licensing Reporter Tool (Lsreport.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/317592
Specify a License Server for an RD Session Host Server to Use
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc770585.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
I’m glad to be of help to you!
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Device CALs User CALs?

This CAL thing is throwing me for a loop and maybe someone can help me out.
I'll lay out my network first. I have 2 server currently, one is SBS 2008 and one is Server 2008 R2. I plan on updating them to Server 2012 Standard.
The networks I have also have staff and students. There is always a set amount of PC's being used about 14 hours a day. Would it be better to get User CALs or Device CALs.
From what I read on the forum a Device CAL marrys to the device and a User CAL marrys to a profile or user login? IF so is there any differences between the CALS? If I buy the user CALs will the devices they use still be able to be managed?
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For Windows CALs, it's all paper-based activity (i.e. there is nothing to download nor install nor configure on your systems).
per-device vs. per-user, the only thing which matters is the cost of buying them (they are otherwise identical from a use-rights perspective).
if you have more users (humans, not logon accounts) than you have devices (workstations,laptops, etc but not servers), then buy per-device CALs.
When a human sits at a device, and logs on to that device, and the logon authenticates to a Windows Server, you need a CAL for that authenticated connection to be properly licensed. In this scenario, either a User CAL, or a Device CAL, is acceptable.
If a user authenticates/connects at that workstation, to multiple Windows Servers (e.g. fileserverA and FileserverB), only a single Windows Server CAL is needed (i.e. you don't need a CAL for every server-connection).
So, you can buy either type, or, a mixture, whatever makes sense for your organisation's way of working, shared PC's, shiftworkers, etc.
In larger scenarios, it may be even more economical to look at "CAL Suites", or various other "bundles", if you have more than a few Windows Servers and other MS server-based products in your organisation.
Don
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Uninstall TS Device CALS - Windows 2008 Standard Edition

Hi,
Please help me to Uninstall Terminal Server Device CALS.
I have 25 Remote Desktop Services Device CAL but at time of activation; by mistake i Installed 30 and 25 Licenses accordingly. So i want to reset this license
database and re-install /activate the same as my license agreement.

Hi,
You need to contact the Clearinghouse with your license agreement numbers, etc. again and explain to them that the licenses were installed as Per Device and you need
re- install /activate. They will help you install them again as Per Device.
The article below can help you find their phone number (it is for windows 2000, but is still relevant, just substitute "Remote Desktop Licensing" when it mentions
"Terminal Services Licensing".)
HOW TO: Locate a Phone Number for the Microsoft Clearinghouse
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291795
You can also revoke Client Access Licenses (CALs) manually.
Please refer to the following article for detail:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2008/02/15/manual-revocation-of-client-access-licenses-cals.aspx
More information:
Configure the Terminal Server Licensing mode
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc786109(WS.10).aspx
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Remote device cal domain name change

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How to install device cals on Windows Server 2012 standard edition

Hello i have a windows server 2012 standard edition licence that i have taken on rent from an ISP.
i have created a domain controller on that.
By default only two users can use remote desktop to the server simultaneously.
My Requirement is 20 users can use remote desktop to the server at the same time.For that i have purchased 20 Delive CALs licences like volume licencing.
i have the licence number noted on the paper.
do i need to install remote desktop services first etc ?
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Hi,
Any update about the issue?
I would agree with others, you need to install Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses.
There are three methods by which you can install Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (RDS CALs) onto your license server:
• Install Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses Automatically
• Install Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses by Using a Web Browser
• Install Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses by Using the Telephone
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725890.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
Then you can install both Per User and Per Device CALs onto the same license server.
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2008 R2 RDS Device Cals Period

Hello!
I have a question : Can i modify the grace period for the RDS Device Cals from 120 days to 1 or 2 days ?
Thanks!

Hi,
The server's grace period should automatically end as soon as a purchased Per Device RDS CAL is issued to a device. For example, you install RDSH and RD Licensing, set the Licensing mode to Per Device, Specify the Licensing server name, Activate the
RD Licensing server, install RDS Per Device CALs, then connect twice from a PC. After completing this the RDSH server should be out of the grace period and you should see in RD Licensing Manager that the Per Device CAL was issued to the
device.
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How to convert per device cal to per user cal

Dear Sir
We've installed windows server 2008 r2 on our server & configured rdsh for the same(as per user cal). I want to use my erp software through rds from my other office. at a same time i want to use it from my 3 machine remotly, pls advise me
which rds cal should i purchased for 3 machine. should i purchased 3 rds cals per device or per user,
I have recently purchased 1 no per device cal open license from my distributor(microsoft part no.6vc-02071).
If i want to use per user cal method, is it possible to convert this device cal to user cal , please tell me the steps for the same.

Hi,
I think you may need to purchase Per User RDS CALs. As your users need to access the three machines remotely.
In addition, it is possible to convert.
Switching between Device and User CALs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/licensing/archive/2013/04/01/switching-between-device-and-user-cals.aspx
Client Access License (CAL) Decision Tool
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/CalTool/
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TechNet Community Support

Multiple RDS Device CALs Issued through Windows 2003 RDS Hosts

Environment
Windows 2012 R2 RDS license server issuing device CALs
5 Citrix farms (PS4, PS4.5, XA5, XA6, and XA6.5)
Symptoms
- RDS device CALs issued through the PS4/Windows 2003 R2 and PS4.5/Windows 2003 R2 servers show the Citrix server name in the Window 2012 R2 RD license manager console instead of the workstation name (See below).
- The PS4/Windows 2003 R2 and PS4.5/Windows 2003 R2 servers are issuing a large number of device CALs to workstations. For example, we have two PS4/Windows 2003 R2 servers that publish a single application. There are 20 users
of the applications with dedicated workstations that should all have a device CAL, but everyday I see device CALs being issued from these servers (See below).
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Scott

Hi Scott,
Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
Have you find any Error\Event Id for this case?
From the description it appears that there is some misconfiguration for redirecting the server during load balancing the device CAL among the server and that’s why device is getting misplaced. You can please relook at configuration for License server with following
article.
RD Licensing Configuration on Windows Server 2012
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2013/09/20/rd-licensing-configuration-on-windows-server-2012.aspx
Hope it helps!
Thanks.
Dharmesh Solanki
TechNet Community Support

If I apply a per device CAL does it stick with certain devices or when the devices sign off can new ones use the same licences

I purchased a per device CAL and was wondering about this because we have more than 5 devices. If one device is signed on and is using a licence then signs off does that licence become available for a new device then? Or am I stuck with the same 5 devices
even if they are not still signed on.

When an RDS device CAL is issued it remains assigned to the device it was issues to until it expires. It cannot be used by another device until it expires.
An RDS per device cal is set to expire in a random inteval between 52 and 89 days. Once this interval expires, the device Cal is returned to the pool. You can revoke RDS CALs manually (up to 20% of your total) with Remote Desktop Licensing Manager.

User CAL to Device CAL

Hello,
I have a User CAL for MSDN Subscription, and now oweing to my project needs I would like to switch the same to a Device CAL.
Could anyone please help me with the process for doing the same and the Cost associated.
Regards,
Tayoparna Mishra
+91 986 697 8849
[email protected]

Hi,
Firstly, please don't expose your contact information in the forum for security reason.
Did you have Software Assurance on your CALs? If yes, you can renew for the device type of CALs when you renew your Software Assurance coverage.
In addition, I recommend you to call a Microsoft Partner in your region for pricing information at the link below:
How to Purchase Through Volume Licensing
Switching between Device and User CALs
Best regards,
Susie

SQL 2012 Device CALS

In Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 Licensing Reference Guide, it states on page 9 that for the SERVER+CAL Licensing Model: Note: Devices not operated by humans require device CALS, even when connecting to SQL Server indirectly. What types
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states that device CALs are not required. Who should we trust for proper licensing of these devices ? The SQL Eula does not make reference to this device requirement like the Licensing Reference Guide does? Confused?

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However, the question of who or what needs a CAL
varies by product.
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for the original question from Microsoft because "there are too many gray areas"?

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RDS Per Device CAL - how the device is identificated?

Hi,
How the client device is identificated for assigning the RDS Per Device CAL to it?
What happens if I reinstall my client computer OS? Change its network name? Add or remove some hardware (GPU card, memory, HDD, etc.)?
Will it be identificated as a new or old device? Will it get new or old RDS Per Device CAL?
Thanks!

Adding or removing hardware generally wont change the RDS CAL usage, it will still be assigned to the machine, a computer domain rejoin may well result in an additional CAL being used, a rebuild will result in 2 CALs being used until the first one expires.
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