Windows Server 2016 Remote Registry Service

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Last updated on February 27th, 2020

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This article contains step by step instructions on how to install and configure the Remote Desktop Services on a Windows Server 2016 or 2012. In Windows Server 2016 & 2012 the Terminal Services role has been replaced by the Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) role service and is part of Remote Desktop Services (RDS). A Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) server, provides to remote users the ability to access the applications on the RDS host server and the company resources from anywhere by using an RDP client.

In this tutorial you 'll learn how to setup and configure a Windows Server 2016 or 2012 as a Remote Desktop Session Host (Terminal) server, in order to provide remote desktop sessions, based on the number of Remote Desktop Services client access licenses (RDS CALs) installed on the RDSH server.

How to Setup and Configure a Windows Server 2016/2012 as a Remote Desktop Session Host Server (Terminal Server).

Notes:
1. The mentioned steps below, can be applied either on a Domain Controller or in a standalone server 2016/2012.
2. If the Terminal services are installed on a server that will act as a Domain Controller also, then first install the Active Directory Domain Service (AD DS) role service and promote the Server to a Domain Controller, before installing the Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH) role service (Terminal Service).
3. Keep in mind that the below configuration does provide access to RemoteApp programs or the RDWeb site, because the Remote Desktop Connection Broker role service will not be installed.

Step 1. Install Remote Desktop Services on Server 2016/2012.
Step 2. Activate the Remote Desktop License Server.
Step 3. Install Licenses on the Remote Desktop License Server.
Step 4. Configure RD Session Host role to use the local Remote Desktop Licensing server & Set the Remote Desktop licensing mode.
Step 5. Add RD Clients (Users) to the Remote Desktop Users Group.
Step 6. Allow the log on through remote desktop Services.
Step 1. Install Remote Desktop Licensing and Remote Desktop Session Host role services.

1. Open 'Server Manager' and click on Add Roles and Features.

2. At the first screen of 'Add Roles and Features wizard' leave the Role-based or feature-based installation option and click Next.

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3. At the next screen, leave the default option 'Select server from the server pool' and click Next.

4. Select the Remote Desktop Services and click Next.

5. Leave the default settings and click Next at Features and Remote Desktop Services screens.
6. At Role Services screen, select the Remote Desktop Licensing role service and then click Add Features.

7. Then select the Remote Desktop Session Host role service and click Add Features again.

8. When done, click Next to continue.

9. Finally click Install to install the Remote Desktop Services: Remote Desktop Licensing and Remote Desktop Session Host.

10. When the installation is completed close the 'Add Roles and Features Wizard' and restart your server.

Step 2. Activate the Remote Desktop License Server.

1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. Type licmgr.exe and press Enter to open the RD Licensing Manager *

* Note: Alternately, you can launch the RD Licensing Manager, from Control Panel –> Administrative Tools –> Remote Desktop Services –> Remote Desktop Licensing Manager.

3. At the right pane, right click on the server name and select Activate Server.

4. Click Next at the Welcome screen and then click Next again at Connection method options.

5. At 'Company Information' window, fill the required fields and click Next twice to activate your License Server.

6. When the activation is completed, leave checked the 'Start Install Licenses Wizard' checkbox and click Next.

7. Continue to next step.

Step 3. Install Licenses on the Remote Desktop License Server.

1. At 'Welcome to the install licenses wizard', click Next

2. On the License Program page, select the appropriate program through which you purchased your RDS CALs, and then click Next.

3. According the License Program you selected on the previous page, type either the license code or the agreement number provided when you purchased your RDS CALs and then click Next.

4. On the Product Version and License Type page, select the appropriate product version, license type, and the quantity of the RDS CALs based on your RDS CAL purchase agreement, and then click Next.

5. When the RDS CALs installed on the server, click Finish. *

TIP: If you cannot activate the RDS Server automatically, then try to activate it using the Web Browser or via Telephone. To do that:

a. Right-click on the Server's name and select Properties.
b. Change the Connection Method to Web Browser or to Telephone.When done, click OK.
c. Finally, right click on the server name, select Activate Server and follow the onscreen instructions to completed the activation.

Step 4. Configure RD Session Host role to use the local Remote Desktop Licensing server & Set the Remote Desktop licensing mode.

1. Open Group Policy Editor. To do that:

1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

2. In Group Policy Editor navigate to:

  • Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsRemote Desktop ServicesRemote Desktop Session Host Licensing

3. At the right pane, double click at Use the specified Remote License Servers.

4. Click Enabled, and then at 'License server to use' field, type the RDS license server name and click OK.

5. Then open the Set the Remote Desktop licensing mode setting.

6. Click Enabled and then specify the licensing mode (Per User or Per Device) for the RDS host server and then click OK again.

7.Close Group Policy Editor.
8. Verify the RD Licensing configuration, by going to: Windows Control Panel –> Administrative Tools –> Remote Desktop Services –> RD Licensing Diagnoser.

Step 5. Add RD Clients (Users) to the Remote Desktop Users Group.

1. Open Server Manager.
2. From Tools menu, select Active Directory Users and Computers. *

* Note: If the RD Session Host Service is not installed on the Domain Controller, use the 'Local Users and Groups' snap-in or the 'Remote' tab in the 'System Properties' on the RDS host server, to add the remote desktop users.

3. Double click at your domain on the left and then select Builtin.
4. Open Remote Desktop Users on the right pane.

5. At Members tab, click Add.

6. Type the name(s) of the users that you want to give Remote access to the RDS Server and click OK.

7. After selecting the remote desktop users, click OK again to close the window.

8. Continue to step-6 below.

Step 6. Allow the log on through remote desktop Services.

1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor. To do that:

1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

2. In Group Policy Editor navigate to: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment.

3. At the right Pane: double click at Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services.

4. Click Add User or Group.

5. Click Object Types, check all the available objects (Users, Groups, & Built-in security principals) and then click OK.

6. Type remote desktop users and then click OK.

7. Finally click OK again and close Group Policy Editor.

8. Now you 're ready to connect to the Remote Desktop Session Host Server 2016/2012 from any Remote desktop client.

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Remote management of Windows Server 2016 is enabled by default, but Remote Desktop, on the other hand, is disabled. So, you have to turn it on in order to access a Windows Server remotely.

Depending on the case, we can enable the Remote Desktop directly using the graphical user interface, PowerShell or by implementing the appropriate policies through Group Policy.

Note: In Windows Server 2016 Essentials, Remote Desktop is enabled by default.

Enable Remote Desktop using the GUI

Open Server Manager and click Local Server from the left pane. Here, click Disable in the Remote Desktop field.

In the window that appears, enable the Allow remote connections to this computer setting. At this point, you can choose whether to allow NLA connections by enabling the corresponding setting but also to select which additional users or groups to connect other than administrators.

Once you’ve enabled the above setting, you’ll see a message to enable the corresponding Windows Firewall rule that will allow Remote Desktop Connection from any source address.

That’s it! Once you upgrade to Server Manager, you will see that the Remote Desktop setting has changed to Enabled.

Enable Remote Desktop using PowerShell

To enable Remote Desktop through PowerShell, you will need to add two keys to the registry and a rule in the Windows Firewall. Commands should run in a PowerShell window with administrator privileges.

By running the following command, the Remote Desktop will be enabled, allowing connections via Terminal Services.

By running the following command, the predefined Windows Firewall rules will be activated for the Remote Desktop on all profiles.

Finally, the following command enables Network Level Authentication (NLA) for Remote Desktop connections.

Enable Remote Desktop using Group Policy

To enable Remote Desktop Connection, follow the path below and set the Allow users to connect remotely using Remote Desktop Services to Enabled.

Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesRemote Desktop ServicesRemote Desktop Session HostConnections

To enable user authentication through Network Level Authentication (NLA), follow the path below and set the Require Network User Authentication policy to Enabled.

Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesRemote Desktop ServicesRemote Desktop Session HostSecurity

To enable the rules in the Windows Firewall, follow the path below and set the policy Windows Firewall: Allow inbound Remote Desktop exceptions to Enabled.

Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesNetworkNetwork ConnectionsWindows FirewallDomain Profile

These were the three basic methods to enable Remote Desktop connections in Windows Server 2016. Of course, depending on your business security level, you may need to go ahead with further settings for who can access and from where.

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