Per Device licenses question
Hi,
I have a question about per Device licenses in RDS 2012.
Let say 100 licenses are added to License Server. Issued shows 80.
When issued licenses count will reach 100. Could 20 new computers access RDS in case that 20 from initial 100 will not connected?
Are the licenses concurrent?
Thanks
--- When you hit a wrong note its the next note that makes it good or bad. --- Miles Davis
Here is the link explaining the Revocation acton (and etc):
"After you have revoked the RDS Per Device CAL, that RDS Per Device CAL is immediately available to be issued to another client computer or device."
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/cc732416.aspx
extracted:A permanent RDS Per Device CAL issued by a license server is configured to automatically expire after a random period between 52 and 89 days, at which time the RDS Per
Device CAL returns to the pool of available RDS Per Device CALs on the license server.
In some circumstances, you might want or need to return an RDS Per Device CAL that has been issued back to the available pool on the license server before the automatic expiration period has been reached. For example, you might want to do this if the
client computer or device is no longer a part of your environment.
You can revoke an RDS Per Device CAL by using the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager tool.
Important
You can only revoke an RDS Per Device CAL. You cannot revoke an RDS Per User CAL.
After you have revoked the RDS Per Device CAL, that RDS Per Device CAL is immediately available to be issued to another client computer or device. Revocation is not a substitute for ensuring that you have enough RDS Per Device CALs to support
your environment.
You can only revoke up to twenty percent of the number of RDS Per Device CALs of a particular version installed on your license server. For example, if there are 100 Windows Server 2003 TS Per Device CALs installed on the license server, you
can only have 20 of those Windows Server 2003 TS Per Device CALs revoked at any given time. If you also have 200 Windows Server 2008 R2 RDS Per Device CALs installed on the license server, you can revoke up to 40 of those Windows
Server 2008 R2 RDS Per Device CALs in addition to the Windows Server 2003 TS Per Device CALs that you have revoked.
--- When you hit a wrong note its the next note that makes it good or bad. --- Miles Davis
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Hello,
We have a large organization that is transitioning from 2003 to 2008. We use per device CAL's for our RDS licensing.
Is there a direct way to generate a report/log of what RDSH's are connecting to the license server to issue CAL's to the clients? We have a process in place for allocating CAL's within our organization, but looking for a way to audit what session-host is
being connected to the license server.
Thanks!Hi,
Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
Depending on the operating system on the terminal server, RD Session Host server, or license server, there are various options available to generate a report of client access license (CAL) usage. Please follow below article to create a CAL report which describe
for server 2003\2008\2008 R2.
Create CAL reports
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh553161(v=ws.10).aspx
Hope it helps!
Thanks.
Dharmesh Solanki
TechNet Community Support -
Photoshop multiple device license question
When I purchase Photoshop elements is the license for only 1 device or one househould (i.e. both desktop and laptop on single account)? Does this change for a small business purchase?
You are permitted two activations (sign-in).
Yes you can use PSE on desktop and laptop. -
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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AVL CLP government customer with Acrobat Pro license questions
I need assistance understanding the AVL CLP licensing for Government Office. For Acrobat it is my understanding that it is a per device license model. Of course, we can install on a portable device. My customer indicated if they own 20 licenses under this agreement, they can install in as many PCs as they want as long as there aren't 20 concurrent users of Acrobat at the same time. If they exceed then it locks ups. How accurate is this and what's the rule of thumb for Acrobat licensing under the AVL CLP. Thanks
Hi etabeyta,
The term "Concurrent Use License" means a license to use the applicable Adobe software product ("Software") based on the number of users who can use the Software at any one time when the Software is either installed on a Computer file server and initiated by an individual from another Computer on the same Internal Network as the Computer file server or (ii) on an individual’s Computer but only made available for use when such individual’s Computer is granted permission by a Computer file server over an Internal Network. Concurrent Use Licenses may be subject to higher prices than standard Software licenses available under CLP. The total number of users who can use the Software at any one time may not exceed the total number of Concurrent Use Licenses granted to you for such Software. Notwithstanding anything contrary to the EULA, the term "Internal Network" as used in the EULA shall be expanded to include permission for access by your then-currently enrolled students solely for the purposes of your Concurrent Use License(s). Except as otherwise set forth hereunder, all other terms of the EULA shall govern your use of the Software licensed under a Concurrent Use License.
Please go through this link as it has detailed explanation:
http://www.adobe.com/volume-licensing/policies.html
Regards,
Rajshree -
Cannot change RD Licensing server mode to 'Per Device'
Hello
Thanks for reading my question.
I have a window server 2012 R2, I have installed the remote desk top service and the RD Licensing Server.
When I change the licensing mode in the "Edit Deployment Properties" dialog -> RD Licensing, I got an error as following on the top of the dialog:
And I search on the internet, how to change the licensing mode:
1. I have tried to change the group policy:
"Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Licensing"
2. I have tried to change the registry key, and reboot my server:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\RCM\LicensingCore"
After above 2 changes, when I open "RD Licensing Diagnoser", it stills show my licensing mode: Per User.
So, how can I change my licensing mode to "Per Device"? Any idea will be helpful
(By the way, I am a normal user in the domain, I am not a administrator of my domain control, I think Per Device CAL doesn't require me to be an domain control administrator)
Thanks very muchHi,
How did you install the Remote Desktop Services? Standard Deployment or Quick Start?
Meanwhile, please try the following PowerShell command to set the License Mode.
Set-RDLicenseConfiguration -Mode PerUser
Hope this helps.
Jeremy Wu
TechNet Community Support -
Wasn't sure where the best place for this question is, so this is a cross post from the IDS/IPS forum:
I have a PIX 501 and I have a bunch general licensing questions about this device, and I don't have any prior experience with licensing on Cisco devices, so please be patient:
It comes with a basic license, but for any encryption related things, the product sheet says this:
The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance has two optional encryption licenses-one license (PIX-501-VPN-3DES) enables 168-bit 3DES and up to 256-bit AES encryption, the other license (PIX-VPN-DES) enables 56-bit DES encryption.
This device is end of sale, so I don't think you can buy a license for these things anymore, or can you? If a device is end of sale, can you either buy a license for the extra features, or does that functionality just open up for you? Or since it is end of sale, does that mean I can't buy the licenses, and if not, does that mean I can never use these extra features?
Since the item was used, it may be possible someone already installed a license (I need a power adapter for it still so I haven't been able to check). If this is the case, does the license ever expire? Can I use the license that is already there, if one exists? Also, how are licenses stored? If I do like a write erase, will the license be wiped out? How do I check for the existence of a license?
Let's say that the device does not have a license, will the software on the device just not recognize or show available the commands specific to the extra features that require a license? Or if I try a command for an extra feature, will it spit back an error telling me I need a license?
Thanks for your help!!Richard
You have some interesting questions here - and since I do not work for Cisco my answers reflect my experience but are certainly not authoritative.
If the device is at end of sales I would guess that additional licenses are no longer available for purchase.
When devices get to end of sales it is certainly not the situation that features requiring special licensing just open up for you. If a feature required a special license and you do not have that license then the feature is just not available to you.
If you attempt to perform something that would require a license that you do not have there will be some error message. I am not sure what it would be - and may very well depend on what you are trying to do. I would suspect that many of the errors would be more like "invalid input" than a message that specifies licensing issues.
Officially the license was issued to the original purchaser and officially the purchaser can not transfer the license. But the practicality is that once installed the license is available to who ever is running the device. I am pretty sure that for PIX 501 there were not any licenses that were time based. On more recent products some licenses are permanent and some may be time based.
I can not speak to the technical details of how/where the license information is stored. But I can say that I have removed configs and/or write erase and the license was not affected.
When you get the power cord I believe that you will find the license information in the output of show version.
HTH
Rick -
Have problem like that:
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX130004
Some devices has multiple RDP CALs
This devices contains thin and thick clients
Why this happens? and how to prevent duplicating?
License server: Windows 2012
Rebuilding database is not solution
Douplicates temporary and permanent licenses
Have errors in log:
TerminalServices-Licensing
eventID 42
product A02 has denied new license request with error code 14
Log screenshots (russian lang):
http://imgur.com/XtPsiKO
http://imgur.com/PgMAnqa
error is right after 82 event (license was renewed to permanent)Hi,
The available solution for your issue to prevent duplicating of device CAL is to revoke a Remote Desktop Services per Device CAL. You can able to prevent duplicating and manage License per device CAL by using RD Licensing Manager. There you can able to
revoke the device CAL which is not necessary for your device. Refer below article for more information.
Revoke a Remote Desktop Services Per Device Client Access License
In respect to the error you are occurring, there is only way to reinstall the RD Licensing role service. There is no official document for Server 2012 so you can refer Server 2008 R2 document for your error.
Event ID 42 — Remote Desktop License Server Activation
For Event ID 82: This event is logged when RDS client access license (RDS CAL) of version belonging to computer has been upgraded to RDS CAL of version.
Event ID 82 — Remote Desktop Services Client Access License (RDS CAL) Availability
Hope it helps for your understanding!
Thanks. -
Symptom
RD License server is a key component of RDS. It licenses users to access RDS servers.
After purchase the required RDS CALs, we need to activate the RDS License server and install the purchased RDS CALs. However, during the installation or after installation, we may face errors
about RDS License.
In most cases, the following error may occur.
Error:
The Remote Desktop Session Host server is in Per User licensing mode and No Redirector Mode, but license server "Server name" does not have any installed licenses with the following
attributes:
Product version: Windows Server 2012
Licensing mode: Per User
License type: RDS CALs
Troubleshooting
1. Check whether the RD License Configuration is configured properly and there are no Warnings in the Event.
2. The License Server should be part of 'RD Server License' group in Active Directory Domain Services.
3. Check if the Licensing Mode is correct.
- To change the Licensing Mode we can use RD Licensing diagnose, PowerShell cmdlet and Group Policy.
Via PowerShell cmdlet:
To change the licensing mode on RDSH/RDVH:
$obj = get-wmiobject -namespace "Root/CIMV2/TerminalServices" Win32_TerminalServiceSetting
$obj.ChangeMode(value)
# Value can be 2 - per Device, 4 - Per user
Via Group Policy
Path: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Licensing
Use the specified RD license servers = FQDN of server name
Set the Remote Desktop licensing mode =
Per User
However, if issue persists, please provide detailed information and post the question in the
Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services) forum.
Please click to vote if the post helps you. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.Hi Richard,
You need to uninstall Remote desktop session host feature. After removing it, you will default two connections which does not need to purchase RD CALs'.
Thanks,
Umesh.S.K -
Storsimple design/licensing questions
Hello all,
I have read the online docs, but I still have some questions:
1. How does the pricing for the Storsimple actually works? What I understand from the website that you actually get it for free but you need to purchase a 2 year licence of 50 or 100 TB?
2. The Virtual Device is probably not included in the license? Meaning that I would actually pay for a normal Azure vm with the included storage in order to have this Virtual Device?
3. Question 3 actually could cause me to pay double for the storage? The storage for the Storsimple and the same storage that is located in azure for the Virtual Device?
4. Deduplication works on a per container basis or on per a whole device?
5. Is the storage that is written to Azure also stored in a deduplicated form in Azure. The Virtual Device and the azure storage for the physical storesimple.
6. In what ways can I used as a backup target? I think only as a LUN presented to a backup server right? I am aware of the backup possibilities, but I do not have the data stored on the Storesimple itself.
7. It does not look as if I can scale a Storesimple out. So if I am growing over the years then it could be that the performance will drop because it needs to retrieve more and more from azure?
Thanks!You should discuss all licensing questions with your Account Executive. They can explain all of your options to you.
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Licensing question. Buying older components of OS X.
Licensing question. Buying older components of OS X.
My first question is where might I find an older version of imovie?
If you purchase OS 10.4 Tiger, are you entitled to download an earlier version of imovie such as imovie2, imovie 3 or imovie4 for no cost? Or must I also purchase iLife05 in order to instal any version of imovie? The reason I ask is that I remember that OS 10.1.5 use to have imovie included. Now imovie seems to be part of iLife which is a separate software package to purchase.
How and where might I find an earlier version of imovie? I ask this in terms of older computers that may run the older versions of imovie better than imovieHD.
Here is why I was asking:
I once spoke with someone at Apple who explained to me that if you purchase an OS from Apple, you are entitled to the software from earlier OSes. If I remember correctly, the example we were discussing was in terms of fonts. I must be certain to indicate that this is how I perceived the licensing issue and I could be incorrect in my understanding:
"If a user purchases an operating system from Apple, they are entitled to install any software from previous releases of the Operating system." For example, if a user purchases a second computer such as a portable computer, and then purchases mac os 10 for that computer, he or she may legally install any fonts that may have been bundled with any earlier Apple Operating Systems such as the fonts that came bundled with OS 8.5.
On Apple's web site is an area where one may download old software (old os systems) for free. These bundled fonts may be installed on as many computers as one would like because Apple offers them for free. You most likely would need to have purchased at least one of Apple's Operating Systems to be able to legally use the software from any earlier versions of your Operating System.
And so I would like to ask if this could be also considered in terms of OSX. If I buy Tiger, am I legally entitled to Panther on that same computer? This may be helpful for someone who would like to use Tiger as well as some older components of Panther. Maybe for some reason ical version 1.5 (in Panther) might be prefered over ical version 2.0 (in Tiger) due to some computer compatibility issue. Whether this is practical or not I am just outlining a theoretical example to help understand the specifics of Apple OS licensing.
And so I would like to ask this question in terms of imovie. How might I purchase an older version of imovie? May I purchase Tiger and then find an OEM version of Panther which I would then be legally entitled to install on that same computer? Or is there a place on the Apple website where users of Tiger are able to download older components from older OSX versions?
Or must I purchase the retail versions of both Tiger and Panther?
Thank you for any clarification,Thank you Allan and Dakota for jumping into this issue.
Allan, you have been very helpful with your comments and I think you have answered the question which is "no" (unfortunately). To summarize then, if you purchase an OS, you are not entitled to the components of an earlier OS - unless Apple makes it available free on their website. For example, if you purchase Tiger, you are not entitled to any components of Panther or Jaguar - even the older imovie that came with 10.1.5. It would be nice if Apple jumped into the discussion here to confirm this, however I am sure that is what they would say. Unless I hear otherwise I will assume this is also Apple's stance - that if you purchase an OS 9 (or application), you are not entitled to the components of an earlier OS (or application).
Dakota raises a good point also. However, unfortunately I see a small legal technical flaw with Dakota's procedure. Apple licences software per computer rather than per user. (I believe Adobe's licencing policy is the other way around - which I prefer.) And so technically iMovie 3.0.3 is only licensed to the Powerbook and cannot legally be copied to the iMac even if the iMac is running the latest version of iLife (and Tiger). You see, that was one of the key issues in this original post.
Personally I wish Apple would lessen the restriction on this policy with a clause in the licencing agreement allowing use of some earlier versions of applications (or OS components) to be used - especially the iLife components such as iMovie or iPhoto.
Licencing per user rather than per computer seems to be a little more practical for users in terms of promoting people to adopt the digital lifestyle considering many people have a workstation at home and also carry a portable on the road - well a little less costly anyways for the user. It would be nice if we were able to legally copy certain components across devices but that doesn't seem to be the case today with Apple. Perhaps Apple's licencing policy could be a hybrid model and follow some aspects of Adobe's licencing model. Here's an idea: allow users to pay for a "sub" licence for older apps. Everyone would benefit. Apple would earn more income from us and we would legally be able to use more Apple software on more devices. Just a few thoughts to share.
Mike -
I'm a school tech coordinator. I have many computers and many iPads. I apologize if there is a some place that has all the rules governing the use of Apple IDs. I looked, and I even tried to get the answers from multiple Apple rep's. I couldn't find the answers.
How many Apple IDs can I have per device?
I want to use the same computer to sync and backup many iOS devices. The iOS devices would be associated with different Apple IDs.
I may load apps under a school Apple ID and have users load their own apps under thier own ID.
How many devices can have the same Apple ID?
Can I use the same Apple ID on all the computers in a lab?
Can I use the same Apple ID on all iPads for a particular grade level?
Are the rules different for iOS devices and computers?
I know that there are limits on "authorize" and "de-authorize" and how frequently those things can be done.
Recently I heard that for the life of an iOS device, it can only be associated with five Apple IDs. That is not good for a school giving iPads to students in a 1:1
To make my life easier, I'd like 200 devices to all use the same Apple ID.iTunes Store Support
http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
It would be best to address your questions there, especially since this is a public forum, and over there you could post more private issues with this set-up. Not to mention, getting more official answers. -
Hello.
We use two nodes of CUCM 7.1 and we have permanent device license. Now we'd like to increase amount of phones for a short time. I downloaded 3-monthes demo license for 500 units (the file in attachment). So my question is - how I should add this license correctly? Should I edit this file in some way before uplouding to a server? What will be with our permanent license? What will happen after 3 months? We just lose additional 500 units or it could affect the permanent license?
I would very thankful for any answers.
RuslanRuslan,
All licenses on CUCM are cumulative and they do not overwrite previous licenses. So, simply upload this licenses (assuming it is for the correct MAC) on the publisher. There is no limit as to how many licenses you can have AFAIK.
HTH,
Chris -
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/
Hope this helps.
Jeremy Wu
TechNet Community Support -
Licensing question:
In 2011, I purchased a student license to CS5 for my mac. I have installed it on one laptop that I am the primary user of. The laptop has two user logins, mine and my husbands.
Can my husband use CS5 on the computer on an occassional basis (either through my username or his) and still be okay from a licensing point of view? There are several questions that hint at this, but I can't find a clear answer. I've read the EULA, but I'm still confused whether this is permissable or not.
Thanks for any help.That's into the area of legal interpretation, but you don't need to overthink it. You may have purchased the license, but technically the activation is per computer, is it not? So one could simply assume that this is perfectly intended or at least within the freedom that the EULA provides... It's not like you're letting your neighbors use it for a buck an hour, or is it?
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