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You can no longer purchase native "2012" RDS CALs directly from Microsoft or most mainstream retailers. Because the product is past its primary lifecycle, Microsoft has shifted its focus to newer versions like Windows Server 2022 and 2025. The Solution: Use "Downgrade Rights"
For legitimate licensing, you should look for authorized Microsoft Licensing Partners or reputable resellers: Windows Server 2012 R2 - Microsoft Lifecycle
RDS CALs are forward-compatible, meaning a 2022 or 2025 license has the legal right to cover an older 2012 R2 server.
Navigating the Modern Challenges of Buying RDS CALs for Windows Server 2012
Buy Windows Server 2022 or 2025 RDS CALs.
The most reliable way to license a Windows Server 2012 terminal server today is to purchase the of RDS CALs and use downgrade rights .