This article describes how to change license editions in XenDesktop 5.

To change the license editions in XenDesktop 5, use the following PowerShell commands:

Set-brokersite -DesktopLicenseEdition %option%

This command changes the license edition to be used for XenDesktop session brokering.
Available options:

-STD: Express or VDI edition
-ENT: Enterprise edition
-PLT: Platinum edition

Set-brokersite -AppLicenseEdition %option%

This command changes the license edition to be used for Application session brokering.
Default value = $null (indicates that the Application license edition is derived from the XenDesktop license edition.
Available options:

-STD: XenApp “Standard” edition
-ADV: XenApp “Advanced” edition
-ENT: XenApp “Enterprise” edition
-PLT: XenApp “Platinum” edition

Note: A license matching the preceding specified editions must be available within the site’s license server.
To verify that license editions have been set correctly, use the get-brokersite cmdlet:

Problem Cause

The ProductEdition.exe utility that was shipped with XenDesktop 4 and which allowed an administrator to change the XenDesktop Farm edition to match the available license file is no longer available in XenDesktop 5.

CTX128328 – FAQ: XenDesktop 5.x