Activate Windows Server 2019 CALs on Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2019 CALs will not activate on Windows Server 2012. We&show you how to make it work. When it comes to maintaining old servers, we often find that clients need to expand their licensing after the current version is superceded. In our example, we have a requirement to purchase additional Remote Desktop Server Device CALs to increase the capabilities of a Windows Server 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Server. However, when these CALs are ordered, they invariably arrive as whatever the latest version of the operating system is. In our case, we have a licence pack for Windows Server 2019. Our video shows you step-by-step how to enable telephone activation, and the steps you need to take in order to get your new Windows Server 2019 CALs licence pack activated on Windows Server 2012 R2.