Remote Desktop Licensing Manager (Mobile)

Here’s a helpful, plain-English write-up on the tool in Windows Server.

| Error Message | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------------|--------------|-----| | “The grace period has expired” | No active license server or no CALs installed. | Install and activate licensing server, add CALs. | | “No Remote Desktop Licensing Server available” | Session Host can’t find license server. | Check server name and discovery settings. | | “Licensing mode not configured” | Mode (Per User/Per Device) not set in Group Policy. | Set policy: Computer Config → Admin Templates → Windows Components → Remote Desktop Services → RD Licensing. | | “Licenses not available” | Wrong CAL type or insufficient count. | Install matching CALs (e.g., Per User for Per User mode). | remote desktop licensing manager

A license is assigned to a specific user in Active Directory. This is best for users who connect from multiple devices, such as a laptop and a home PC. 3. How to Access and Use the Manager Here’s a helpful, plain-English write-up on the tool

┌───────────────────────────┐ │ RDS CAL Selection │ └─────────────┬─────────────┘ │ ┌───────────────────────┴───────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ │ Per User CAL │ │ Per Device CAL│ └───────┬───────┘ └───────┬───────┘ ├─► Unlimited devices per user ├─► Unlimited users per device ├─► Ideal for remote hybrid staff ├─► Ideal for shift work stations └─► Not monitored strictly by server └─► Revokable after expiration Per User CALs Assigned to specific users. Allows access from unlimited devices. Ideal for hybrid remote workers. Not strictly enforced by server. Per Device CALs Assigned to physical machines. Allows unlimited users per machine. Perfect for shift work stations. Revocable after license expiration. Step-by-Step Installation Guide | | “No Remote Desktop Licensing Server available”

To open the tool, navigate to . Common Administrative Tasks Activate the Remote Desktop Services license server