How do I use my own Microsoft RDS CALs with WorkSpaces Applications?

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If you have Microsoft Software Assurance with License Mobility, then you might be able to bring your own Microsoft RDS CALs and use them with WorkSpaces Applications. You don't incur the monthly user fees for users who are covered by your Microsoft RDS CAL. For more information, see License Mobility.

First, sign up and complete the Microsoft license verification form to confirm that you have eligible licenses with Software Assurance. For more information, see License Mobility through Software Assurance on the Microsoft website. In the License Mobility Verification form, provide the following information about the Authorized Mobility Partner:

• For Email Address use microsoft@amazon.com
• For Partner Name use Amazon Web Services
• For Partner Website use aws.amazon.com

After you submit the form, Microsoft provides confirmation to you and to AWS that you completed the verification process. After you complete the verification process, submit the AWS License Mobility Agreement verification form. Then, create a case in the AWS Support Center.

Complete the following steps:

1. Open the AWS Support Center console.
2. Choose Create case.
3. Choose Account and billing support.
   For Type, choose Billing.
   For Category, choose Other Billing Questions.
4. For Description, enter the following template, and include your details for each line:
   I want to use my RDS CAL with WorkSpaces Applications. Please inform the WorkSpaces Applications team that our License Mobility Agreement verification form is submitted. The WorkSpaces Applications team requested the following information:
   AWS account ID:
   Number of licenses ported:
   AWS Region in which we will use the ported license:
   Microsoft agreement #:
   Date and time zone when the Microsoft agreement expires:

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