

The appropriate licensing mode for a particular RD Session Host server depends on multiple factors, such as the number of users and unique devices that will establish Remote Desktop sessions to that server.

It is intended to allow administrators to connect to a Windows server remotely in order to perform administrative tasks. This is the only licensing mode that does not require Remote Desktop client access licenses (RD CALs) or a license server. Remote Desktop for Administration: This licensing mode allows for up to two administrative sessions, including the local console session, to be running simultaneously on a Windows server.Windows Remote Desktop Services (known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and earlier versions) has three licensing modes:

Article Summary: This article provides an overview of licensing for Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server.
