Manage Client Access Licenses

Every station that connects to a MultiPoint Services system, including the computer running MultiPoint Services that is used as a station, must have a valid per-user Remote Desktop client access license (CAL).

If you are using station virtual desktops instead of physical stations, you must install a CAL for each station virtual desktop.

  1. Purchase a client license for each station that is connected to your MultiPoint Services computer or server. For more information about purchasing CALs, visit the documentation for Remote Desktop licensing.

  2. From the Start screen, open MultiPoint Manager.

  3. Click the Home tab, and then click Add client access licenses. This will open the management tool for CAL licensing.

Set the licensing mode manually

If not properly configured the MultiPoint Services set-up will prompt with a notification about the grace period being expired. Follow these steps to set the licensing mode:

  1. Launch Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).

  2. In the left pane, navigate to Local Computer Policy->Computer Configuration->Administrative Templates->Windows Components->Remote Desktop Services->Remote Desktop Session Host->Licensing.

  3. In the right pane, right click Use the specified Remote Desktop license servers and select Edit:

    • In the group policy editor dialog, select Enabled
    • Enter the local computer name in the License servers to use field.
    • Select OK
  4. In the right pane, right click Set the Remote Desktop licensing mode and select Edit

    • In the group policy editor dialog, select Enabled
    • Set the Licensing mode to Per Device/Per User
    • Select OK

See Also

Manage System Tasks Using MultiPoint Manager