How do you set up and manage Remote Desktop Licensing Servers in a Windows network?

[ProfRon]

You know, when I first tackled Remote Desktop Licensing Servers, I felt like I was wrestling a sneaky gadget. I boot up the server you want to use for this. Then I hop into Server Manager and poke around for the Remote Desktop Services role. It takes a bit, but you select the Licensing piece right there. I always double-check the network connections first, makes everything smoother.

Once that's in, you activate the server through the wizard that pops up. I feed it the product key you got from Microsoft. You choose if it's for users or devices, depending on your crowd. I pick temporary mode at first, just to test the waters without committing hard. It syncs up quick, and you see it light up in the tools.

Managing them later? I keep an eye on the licenses dashboard. You add CALs by importing those certificates or keys. I revoke ones for folks who left the team, keeps things tidy. If something glitches, I restart the service and check event logs for clues. You monitor usage reports too, spots who's hogging connections.

Trouble hits sometimes, like when the server loses touch with domain controllers. I rejoin it or fiddle with firewall ports. You set grace periods if licenses lag behind. I automate alerts for low counts, saves me midnight panics. It all hums along once you get the rhythm.

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