Step by Step guide on Deploying Remote Desktop Licensing The goal of RD Licensing is to manage the Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (RDS CALs) that are required for each device or user to connect to an RD Session Host server. You use RD Licensing to install, issue, and track the availability of RDS CALs on a Remote Desktop license server. These steps explain deploying Remote Desktop Licensing in great detail. Step 1: Setting Up the Contoso Domain Step 2: Activating the Remote Desktop License Server Step 3: Installing Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licenses (RDS CALs) on the Remote Desktop License Server Step 4: Configuring the RD Session Host Server to Support RD Licensing Step 5: Configuring the RD Connection Broker Server to Support RD Licensing Step 6: Verifying RD Licensing Functionality Appendix A: Rebuild the RD Licensing Database
Migrating CAL's : On a Windows Server 2008 R2 RD Licensing Server, you can migrate / move RD CAL's from one server to another server. Full instructions at : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd851844.aspx
Best article that indicates when VDA as well as RDS CAL is required (if running a Server SKU as a VM based VDI desktop) is here
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