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[[Image:windows_server_2008_r2_rd_licensing_manager.jpg|The Windows Server 2008 R2 RD Licensing Manager]]

To activate a license server, right click on the server in the list and select ''Activate Server''. After reading the welcome screen click Next to proceed to the Connection Method screen. The activation process requires communication with Microsoft in one form or another. If the server has an internet connection then the activation can be performed over this connection. The default, recommended method, is to have the RD Licensing Manager automatically connect to gather the information. Failing that, another option is go to the ''https://activate.microsoft.com'' web site using a browser and enter the product ID. Alternatively, if an internet connection is not available or a firewall prevents such access the activation may be performed over the telephone. If ''Automatic connection'' is selected, the following dialog will appear as the wizard attempts to contact Microsoft:

== Installing Client Access Licenses (CAL) ==

A Client Access License (CAL) is required for each client requiring access to Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services. Once an RD License Server has been installed and activated the next step is to install the CALs. This can be performed as a continuation of the RD License Server activation process as outlined above, or at any other time by opening the RD Licensing Manager, right clicking on the appropriate license server in the list and choosing ''Install Licenses'' from the popup menu.

== Configuring Licensing Settings on RD Session Hosts ==