How many RDP sessions without Terminal Server/RDS license?

How many RDP sessions without Terminal Server/RDS license?

How many users can I RDP into a windows server without having to purchase RDS/Terminal Server licenses?




Microsoft limits it to 2. If you need to allow 2 connections from the same user you will need to change the configuration. 

You can configure the number of simultaneous remote connections that are allowed for a connection. Restricting the number of simultaneous remote connections can improve performance of the computer because fewer sessions are demanding system resources. 

NOTE: If the RD Session Host role service is not installed on the computer, a connection can only allow a maximum of two simultaneous remote connections to the computer. (if you need information about installing the RD Session Host Role - then check here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc742813.aspx) 

Use the following procedure to configure the number of simultaneous remote connections allowed for a connection. 

Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, on the RD Session Host server that you plan to configure, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. Review details about using the appropriate accounts and group memberships athttp://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=83477. 
To configure the number of simultaneous remote connections allowed for a connection 

On the RD Session Host server, open Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration. To open Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration, click Start, point to Administrative Tools, point to Remote Desktop Services, and then click Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration. 

Under Connections, right-click the name of the connection, and then click Properties. 

In the Properties dialog box for the connection, on the Network Adapter tab, click Maximum connections, enter the number of simultaneous remote connections that you want to allow for the connection, and then click OK. 

If the Maximum connections option is selected and dimmed, the Limit number of connections Group Policy setting has been enabled and has been applied to the RD Session Host server. 

You can also set the maximum number of simultaneous connections allowed for an RD Session Host server by applying the Limit number of connections Group Policy setting. This Group Policy setting is located in Computer Configuration\\Policies\\Administrative Templates\\Windows Components\\Remote Desktop Services\\Remote Desktop Session Host\\Connections and can be configured by using either the Local Group Policy Editor or the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). Note that the Group Policy setting will take precedence over the setting configured in Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration. 



External Links on topic : 
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753380.aspx

    Can't find the KB

    Unable to find the KB to address your issue ?  

      • Recent Articles

      • Lenovo Unified Workspace End-of-Life Questions and Answers

        Will the shutdown of LUW servers and access to downloads affect my server licensing? No, the shutdown of the customer servers and access to the product and licensing downloads will not affect your server licensing. This license is downloaded and ...
      • How do I determine my Unified Workspace license expiration date?

        The best method for determining the licensing information including the expiration date of your Unified Workspace license: Login to your 8090 management console on each server This may take remoting into each LUW server and relay, opening a browser, ...
      • Lenovo Unified Workspace 7.0.2.13 Released

        Highlights of Unified Workspace 7.0.2.13 Before you install: Please view the installation notes here. 7.0.2.13 requires a 7.0 license file. Below is a list of enhancements and fixes released in Unified Workspace 7.0.2.13 Fixed external storage ...
      • LanSchool Documentation Guides

        LanSchool Classic Teacher Console The LanSchool Teacher Console is the interface teachers will use to manage their classroom and students. It contains all the tools necessary for a teacher to effectively interact with students and create a ...
      • Lenovo Unified Workspace 7.0.1.41 Released

        Highlights of Unified Workspace 7.0.1.41 Before you install: Please view the installation notes here. 7.0.1.41 requires a 7.0 license file. Below is a list of enhancements and fixes for Unified Workspace 7.0.1.41 Updated Log4j Updated Java Updated ...
      • Related Articles

      • Explanation of Microsoft Terminal Server (RDS) Features

        Is there a place that explains each of the options in the Microsoft Terminal Server (Remote Desktop Services) manager? The following information came from ...
      • Terminal Server (Remote Desktop Services) licensing.

        When Remote Desktop Services role is installed you will be given 3 options.  Configure Later - You can postpone your decision and simply select Configure Later. You'll have a grace period of 120 days to configure licensing and select a licensing ...
      • Terminal Server sizing

        Are there recommendations for Terminal Server sizing? Terminal server sizing is one of those loaded questions and typically gets the answer of "it depends"  There are many factors in sizing a Microsoft terminal server. A quick Google search and you ...
      • Terminal Server 2000 information

        Windows 2000 terminal server settings From Microsoft site : http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:OPeT_a8tzEEJ:www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/win2kts/maintain/optimize/secw2kts.mspx+terminal+server+active+session+limit&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1 ...
      • The Terminal Server has exceeded the maximum number of allowed connections

        Customer is getting the message: The terminal server has exceeded the maximum number of allowed connections. This is from your Microsoft Terminal Server / RDS Server and not from webNetwork. However, some things that you can check.  You can get this ...