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Installing Office 365 on a Remote Desktop Host!

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By Marc Mylemans 1 min read

Update: We’ve created a more comprehensive guide that not only covers Office 365 installation on Remote Desktop Services but also includes detailed configurations for Group Policy and the Office Deployment Tool (ODT). You can find the latest guide here: A Step-by-Step Guide - Installing and Configuring Office on RemoteAPP/Desktop Services.

Welcome to the fourth installment of our series on Remote Desktop Services for Windows Server 2022. In this tutorial, we’re focusing on installing the Office 365 Suite on a Remote Desktop Host, configured for shared licensing.

Office 365 on RDS: Shared Licensing Configuration

In this video, we cover:

  • Installation Process: A step-by-step guide to installing Office 365 on your RDS host.
  • Shared Licensing Setup: How to configure Office 365 for shared licensing so that users can activate the suite with their individual Office 365 licenses.

Why Shared Licensing on RDS?

  • Cost-Effective: Shared licensing allows multiple users to access Office 365 applications on the Remote Desktop Host without needing separate installations for each user.
  • Flexibility and Accessibility: Users can access the full suite of Office 365 applications from any RDS session, ensuring productivity and collaboration.
  • Simplified Management: Easier administration of Office applications across your network.

Catch Up on the Series

If you’ve missed the earlier parts of this series, check them out here:

Concluding Thoughts

Installing Office 365 with shared licensing on a Remote Desktop Host is a key step in maximizing the potential of your RDS environment. This setup ensures that your users have seamless access to essential productivity tools in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

For more detailed steps and the latest configurations, be sure to check out our new post: A Step-by-Step Guide - Installing and Configuring Office on RemoteAPP/Desktop Services.

We look forward to hearing about your experiences, insights, or challenges after following this tutorial. Your feedback helps us improve our content and support the broader RDS community.

Stay tuned for more in-depth tutorials and tips in this series on Remote Desktop Services!

Windows, Server 2022
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