RE: [ActiveDir] Terminal server licenses

[Dave Lamberty]

In 2003, Microsoft changed the naming used for Terminal Services. What was 'Terminal Services for Remote Administration' is now 'Remote Desktop.' What was Terminal Services for Application Servers' is now 'Terminal Services.'   Now, if you're talking about managing terminal servers, you've always needed a TS CAL to connect. The difference in 2003 is that those CALs don't come from an unlimited pool--you must purchase TS CALs for the user/devices that connect to 2003 terminal servers.   If you're just connecting to a non-terminal server, you connect via Remote Desktop, which doesn't use a TS CAL (or require a license server, for that matter). In 2000, you had to install the Terminal Services for Remote Administration component in Add/Remove Programs. In 2003, you just enable Remote Desktop connections in the System Properties of the 2003 server. If you've installed Terminal Services through Add/Remove Programs on your 2003 servers, then what you have are the equivalent of 2000 Terminal Services for Application Servers,' which do require CALs. In that case, just remove the component, and turn on Remote Desktop.   --Dave From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Arezina Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 08:44 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Terminal server licenses Yes, I am quite aware of the new licensing in Windows 2003. However, I am more annoyed at the fact that I need to purchase TS licenses just for daily admin stuff. What the heck is the point of offering Terminal services as a tool for admins, I may be better off buying 3rd party software (Remote Admin). I really wish someone from the MVP services would jump in and explain why offer terminal services for admin purposes only to be forced to spend money on a TS license? George     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Lamberty Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 2:24 PM To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Terminal server licenses   Yes, the licensing has changed. In 2003 Terminal Services, you need a CAL for every user or device (depending on the model you choose). The 'unlimited pool' we had in 2000 for 2000/XP clients is no more. Details here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/ts2003.mspx   There is also a CAL transition program for XP machines you purchased before the release of 2003 in April 2003. Details are here: http://licensecode.one.microsoft.com/transition/default.asp   Hope this helps!   --Dave   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Arezina Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 06:59 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: [ActiveDir] Terminal server licenses Hi folks, Can anyone verify that under Windows 2003 TS server, even Windows XP clients need to purchase a TS license? I was under the impression that Windows XP clients did not need to purchase the TS license, but what do you know, they showed up in my temporary license tab in TS Licensing GUI. Thanx   George   Informacija sa Stedionica Opportunity International A.D. Novi Sad putem e-maila je bez garancije. Zakljucivanje pravnih poslova putem ovog medija nije dozvoljeno. Ovaj e-mail moze sadrzati poverljive i/ili povlascene informacije. 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