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Just thought I'd share (no points please) We're facing the same thing so I had to research this: &nbsp;You do need a 2016 License server, but that 2016 server can import your old licenses and service them, so you can retire your old ones and just have one server.
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Just thought I'd share (no points please) We're facing the same thing so I had to research this:  You do need a 2016 License server, but that 2016 server can import your old licenses and service them, so you can retire your old ones and just have one server.

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I have a Citrix environment and looking to use Server 2016 for Shared Server desktop (VDA). &nbsp;<br />
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I received the 2016 RDS User Cals but when I go to apply it I don't see a 2016 RDS Option. This license server is 2012 R2. <br />
Am I missing something here..I am having a hard time excepting that I have to run a 2016 server just to apply 2016 RDS CALS<br />
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I have a Citrix environment and looking to use Server 2016 for Shared Server desktop (VDA).  

I received the 2016 RDS User Cals but when I go to apply it I don't see a 2016 RDS Option. This license server is 2012 R2. 
Am I missing something here..I am having a hard time excepting that I have to run a 2016 server just to apply 2016 RDS CALS



Windows RDS License for 2016

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