Do Windows Server 2008 User TS/RDS CALs expire after 90 days?

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• Wednesday, November 04, 2009 4:14 AMSilvia Doomra [MSFT]MSFT

   
  

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  Yes, User CAL expires in 60 days.
  Also, Device Temp CALs expire in 90 days. For perm, the expiry date is a random number between 52-90.
  
  Hope that helps!
  Thanks
  Silvia
  Remote Desktop Services Team blog: http://www.blogs.msdn.com/rds
  

  • Marked As Answer byJeff Pitsch [MVP]MVP, ModeratorThursday, November 05, 2009 4:32 PM
  • Proposed As Answer bySilvia Doomra [MSFT]MSFTWednesday, November 04, 2009 4:15 AM
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• Wednesday, November 04, 2009 4:17 AMTP []

   
  

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  Hi,
  
  TS/RDS Per User CALs expire after approximately 60 days.  Temporary TS/RDS Per Device CALs expire after 90 days, whereas Permanent TS/RDS Per Device CALs expire after 52-89 days.
  
  Per User CALs are tracked (if the RDSH is part of a domain, and prereqs are met), but not enforced.  The tracking mechanism is for reporting purposes.  For example, if a user's Per User license expires, it is not included in the total In use when a report is generated.
  
  Thanks.
  
  -TP

  • Marked As Answer byLionel Chen - MSFTMSFT, ModeratorFriday, November 06, 2009 9:29 AM
  • Proposed As Answer byTP [] Wednesday, November 04, 2009 4:17 AM
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