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Terminal Services Licences

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  • 02-12-2009 2:37pm
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    sparkite
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    We are running a server with server 2003 standard.
    We wish to connect several xp pro desktops to the server via remote desktop.

    Now we actually have (from another business) 20 client access licences for MS windows 2000 terminal services. Is it possible to use these for 2003 or do we need to "upgrade" them?


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    sparkite
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    Any ideas?


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    Sposs
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    Far as i know you'll have to upgrade them , best to confirm it with a microsoft reseller.


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    BaconZombie
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    On 2K you only need user CALS but on 2K3 you need User & Term cals.
    So you will need to buy 35 new cals {15 User (you get 5 free with 2K3) and 20 Term}.
    sparkite wrote: »
    We are running a server with server 2003 standard.
    We wish to connect several xp pro desktops to the server via remote desktop.

    Now we actually have (from another business) 20 client access licences for MS windows 2000 terminal services. Is it possible to use these for 2003 or do we need to "upgrade" them?


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    testicle
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    sparkite wrote: »
    We are running a server with server 2003 standard.
    We wish to connect several xp pro desktops to the server via remote desktop.

    I'm lost. What are you trying to do???


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    roberthurley14
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    BOFH_139 wrote: »
    On 2K you only need user CALS but on 2K3 you need User & Term cals.
    So you will need to buy 35 new cals {15 User (you get 5 free with 2K3) and 20 Term}.

    this is right. had the problem in work a while back.


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    Cluster
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    sparkite wrote: »
    We are running a server with server 2003 standard.
    We wish to connect several xp pro desktops to the server via remote desktop.

    Now we actually have (from another business) 20 client access licences for MS windows 2000 terminal services. Is it possible to use these for 2003 or do we need to "upgrade" them?

    try this

    How do I move my TS licenses to a new TS Licensing Server?
    Last modified: March 7, 2009

    A: Here are the steps to move your TS CALs from one TS Licensing Server to another:

    1. install the Terminal Server Licensing component on the new server
    2. activate the TS Licensing Server on the new server
    3. install your TS CALs on the new server. Since licenses cannot be installed more than once, you will have to call the Microsoft Clearinghouse. They will re-issue your licenses for installation on the new server.
    * make sure that you have all the paperwork for the licenses at hand (purchase contracts, licensing agreements, etc)
    * start the Terminal Services Licensing tool, right-click the server, choose Properties, choose "Telephone" on the "Connection Metod" tab, choose your country or region, click "OK".
    Right-click the server again, choose "Install licenses", click "Next".
    * call the regional Clearinghouse telephone number; they will guide you through the rest of the installation process
    4. verify that your Terminal Server(s) can locate the new TS Licensing Server
    5. deactivate the TS Licensing Server on the old server and uninstall it

    Update: Microsoft has finally described this procedure in a KB article. However, they use the telephone number for the Clearinghouse in the USA. To avoid an international phone call, I recommend to use the regional Clearinghouse, as described above.
    953918 - How to move Terminal Services CALs from one license server to another in Windows Server 2003 or in Windows 2000 Server
    See also: Migrating a Windows Server 2003 TS License Server

    Update: Windows Server 2008 R2 contains a new feature: License Server migration. Right-click the server name, choose "Manage RDS CALs" and then start the "Manage RDS CALs Wizard", which will guide you throught the migration.


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