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JasonGodfrey-5248 asked LeilaKong-MSFT commented

RDS load balancing broker placement

i am deploying a 3 hosts rds cluster (server 2019)
I am just checking for broker placement?
i dont really want to burn a server license just for the broker.
can the broker service be placed on the backup dc?

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LeilaKong-MSFT answered

Hello @JasonGodfrey-5248 ,

Thanks for your query.

  1. A configuration that does not use the RD Connection Broker role service provides desktop sessions to users based on the number of Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (RDS CALs) that are installed on the server.
    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/remote/install-rds-host-role-service-without-connection-broker

2.There are no licensing requirements for the Broker. RDS licensing is handled by the License Server, and that's where your RDS CALs get applied.
https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/2242434-what-licensing-is-required-for-2016-rds-connection-broker-role-service
License your RDS deployment with client access licenses (CALs): https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-client-access-license

3.Cannot connect to RDS because no RD Licensing servers are available: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/remote/cannot-connect-rds-no-license-server


Best regards,
Leila


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JasonGodfrey-5248 answered

Does the broker service require it's own dedicated server?
Can i deploy this on my backup domain controller? (server 2019)
is there any conflicts? What is Best practices?

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LeilaKong-MSFT answered

Hello @JasonGodfrey-5248 ,

1.Does the broker service require it's own dedicated server? No
2.Can i deploy this on my backup domain controller? (server 2019)? No
3.is there any conflicts? What is Best practices?
We don't recommend you install RDCB on backup DC.
RDS 2012 Connection Broker Role not supported on DC: https://ryanmangansitblog.com/2013/04/16/rds-2012-connection-broker-role-not-supported-on-dc/

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JasonGodfrey-5248 answered LeilaKong-MSFT commented

we are using server 2019 you are talking about server 2012 - is it the same ?

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Hello @JasonGodfrey-5248 ,

Yes, it also applies to server 2019. It's not recommended to install RDCB on DC:
https://yemenscholars.com/journal/c9d9d4-remote-desktop-services-failed-to-join-the-connection-broker-on-server

Since your environment is different, you'd better have a test. Thanks for your cooperation!

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