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I apologize, but there seems to be a misunderstanding in your question. AWS RDS (Amazon Relational Database Service) does not have a "per call" licensing model for Windows Server 2022. RDS is a managed database service, while Windows Server 2022 is an operating system typically used on EC2 instances.
For Windows Server licensing on EC2 instances, AWS provides a License Included model where the Windows Server license cost is included in the EC2 instance price. There's no need to activate a separate licensing program for this.
If you're referring to Remote Desktop Services (RDS) licensing for Windows Server 2022 running on an EC2 instance, AWS offers user-based subscriptions through AWS License Manager. This allows you to license Remote Desktop Services on a per-user basis. To use this:
- Subscribe to Windows Remote Desktop Services Subscriber Access License (SAL) through AWS Marketplace.
- Set up an Active Directory and register it with AWS License Manager.
- Configure your EC2 instances running Windows Server 2022 as Remote Desktop Session Hosts.
- Set up the Microsoft RDS Licensing Server endpoint on your EC2 instances.
This approach allows you to bypass the default 2-user session limitation for Remote Desktop Services and provides a flexible, consumption-based licensing model for your users accessing the Windows Server 2022 EC2 instance via Remote Desktop.
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How to configure Microsoft Remote Desktop Services using user-based subscription licenses with AWS License Manager | Microsoft Workloads on AWS
Use License Manager user-based subscriptions for supported software products - AWS License Manager
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To proceed with enabling RDS licensing on your Windows Server 2022 EC2 instance, please follow the steps outlined below:
Install the Remote Desktop Licensing Role: • Open Server Manager and use the Add Roles and Features wizard to install the Remote Desktop Licensing role.
Activate the License Server: • Launch the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager (licmgr.exe). • Use the built-in wizard to activate your license server with Microsoft.
Install the RDS CALs: During the CAL installation process, you will be prompted to select the license program. Please choose: • License Program: License Pack (Retail Purchase) • This option is applicable when using license keys purchased directly from Microsoft or through a Microsoft-authorized reseller. • Enter your CAL license key(s) to complete the installation.
Important Considerations: • RDS CALs are a separate licensing requirement and must be purchased in addition to the base Windows Server license. • License Mobility benefits do not apply to RDS CALs. • If your server is joined to an Active Directory domain, it is generally recommended to use Per User CALs, which can be assigned through Group Policy or manually. • For non-domain-joined servers, Per Device CALs may be more suitable depending on your usage scenario.