If the administrator from a single computer login two servers, does that consume 2 device CALS ?

Q: We are running two Windows 2016 as RD Servers. If the administrator from a single computer login two servers, does that consume 2 device CALS ? When I run the license server report they’re appearing as the same computer name but with different hardware ID so now two administrator users who are administering the server have used up 4 licenses.

A: Generally, each device will only consumed 1 CAL when choosing per Device mode. But there are some factors will impact the Hardware ID of clients and sometimes leads to the issue Multiple per device RDS CALS are issued the same device

Please take your time to check below article and verify those resolutions accordingly:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Ask-The-Performance-Team/Multiple-per-device-RDS-CALS-are-issued-the-same-device-issue/ba-p/375639

Does administrator consume RD CALs?

Q: We have Windows 2016 as RD Server. Does the server assign a device CAL, when an Administrator logs in to the RD server?

A: It is by design. After the RDS environment is deployed, it will consume the CAL when each device or use remotes to terminal server. However, if you use mstsc /admin command to remote into console mode, that won’t consume CAL.

How to reset Windows 10 PC to the factory settings

1. Navigate to Settings
Select “Update & security”
Click Recovery in the left pane.
Click Get started under Reset this PC.
Click either “Keep my files” or “Remove everything,
Select “Just remove my files” or “Remove files and clean the drive”
Click Reset windows when prompted.
Click Continue when prompted.

2. You can also try downloading an ISO file of Windows 10 install. Mount the ISO file in Windows, which will create a new drive letter. Run setup.exe to either upgrade Windows 10, or to repair Windows, if the ISO is the same version as you have now.

You can create an ISO file by running the Media Creation Tool.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

How to set Shoretel/Mitel phone system when out of the office

Situation: the client uses ShoreTel and Mitel phone system. They would like to know how their salesperson uses the phone system when teheyare in the office and out of the office.

Answer is if he is in the office , keeps the settings by checking Desk phone. If he is out of the office, switches to Softphone as shown below. Note: you need to enable Softphone on the system Connect.

How to migrate RDP license between server

This article is based on Windows 2012 R2 servers.

  1. Add Remote Desktop Licensing service by following these screenshots.

2. Installing RDP license. In the Server Manager, go to Tools>Terminal Services> Remote Desktop Licensing Manager. 

3. Right-click the RDP server and select Activate Server.

4. Enter all information. Right click Manage License.

5. Follow the Wizard to complete the migration by entering Action Selection, entering the source license server name or IP address.

6. Now, you should have the RDP license ready.

How to enable SSH and create username on Cisco switch

Core_4503(config)#ip domain-name Chicagotech.net

Core_4503(config)#crypto key generate rsa
                                                               

The name for the keys will be: Core_4503. Chicagotech.net

 Choose the size of the key modulus in the range of 360 to 2048 for your                                                   General Purpose Keys. Choosing a key modulus greater than 512 may take            
a few minutes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                How many bits in the modulus [512]: 1024                                                

                                                                    

% Generating 1024 bit RSA keys …[OK]                                                                                                                                                                                                          Core_4503(config)#username blin secret Pa$$w0rd

Core_4503(config)#line vty 0 15                                                                         

Core_4503(config-line)#transport input ssh                                            

Core_4503(config-line)#login local                                                                                  

Core_4503(config-line)#exit                                                                                                                 

Core_4503(config)#ip ssh version 2                        

Core_4503(config)#end

Core_4503#copy running-config startup-config