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14.2.14 Remote Desktop Protocol: Licensing Extension

The Remote Desktop Protocol: Licensing Extension (as specified in [MS-RDPELE]) allows authorized Remote Desktop Clients or users to connect to a Terminal Server. This protocol involves communication between the Remote Desktop Client, the Terminal Server, and a License Server. The Terminal Server can be configured to be in per device or per user license mode. Client Access Licenses (CALs) are installed on a License Server, and when a Terminal Server requests a license on a client's behalf, the License Server issues a license out of its available pool of licenses.

The Remote Desktop Protocol: Licensing Extension involves the following components:

Remote Desktop Client—Connects to a Terminal Server and provides the user interface through which a user interacts with a remote session.
Terminal Server—Hosts remote desktop sessions.
License Server—Issues licenses to users or devices using remote desktop sessions.
Clearing House—Activates License Servers and provides Client Access Licenses.
Active Directory—Stores licenses issued to users.
License Manager: Administers License Servers.

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