How to convert RDS per-user to RDS per-device CALs

Case



You need to convert existing Microsoft RDS per-user CALs to RDS per-device CALs or vice-versa.



Refer to the following article if you need to troubleshoot RDS licensing issues:



https://stefanos.cloud/kb/how-to-troubleshoot-microsoft-rds-licensing-issues/



Solution



You can convert RDS per-user to RDS per-device CALs or convert RDS per-device to RDS per-user CALs by utilizing the RDS licensing manager console (MMC console). Follow the steps below.



- In the RDS licensing manager console, expand the record which corresponds to the existing RDS licenses you wish to convert and right click on this record.



- Choose "Convert licenses".

- Choose between full and partial conversion and click "OK".



- Confirm the requested conversion by clicking "Continue".



- RD Licensing manager will provide a confirmation message for successful RDS CAL type successful conversion.


https://stefanos.cloud/kb/how-to-convert-rds-per-user-to-rds-per-device-cals/

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