Included VM Image - Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop - licenses and pricing?

Question

Hello,

i have seen a image in sku selection "Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Session Host 2016".

I don't find a good description what this image includes.

1. Is there a license within in the image automaticaly and if yes what costs it?
2. Or is this just a simple image and there is a remote desktop session preinstalled without licenses?

Best greetings

Fabrice

Answer 1

The Remote Desktop Services license server issues client access licenses (CALs) to users and devices when they access the RD Session Host. You can activate the license server by using the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. This applies to: Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
The steps are described here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds-activate-license-server

Also, please refer to the Remote Desktop Services questions section under Virtual Machines licensing FAQ here.