Licensing

[Lee]

I would like to use Win2003 server strictly as a terminal server.
Unfortunately when shopping for the software I cannot find any pricing that
supports this. I know that the TS CAL's are sold seperately, but I can only
find the server software lumped with a 5user min, but I am sure that this is
not for TS users. How can I get what I need without paying for the extra
fluff?

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

Which extra fluff? You need the full OS to be able to run TS, don't
you? Every TS connection requires both a normal CAL and a TS CAL.

Windows Server 2003 Pricing and Licensing FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/priclic
faq.mspx

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Post by Lee
I would like to use Win2003 server strictly as a terminal
server. Unfortunately when shopping for the software I cannot
find any pricing that supports this. I know that the TS CAL's
are sold seperately, but I can only find the server software
lumped with a 5user min, but I am sure that this is not for TS
users. How can I get what I need without paying for the extra
fluff?

[Lee]

I was unaware that it took 2 licenses(regular and TS). I considered the
regualr license as the fluff. What a change from Win2k.

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

Nothing has been changed. These requirements have been the same since
NT 4.0 Terminal Server. A TS session needs a CAL and a TS CAL.

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Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
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Post by Lee
I was unaware that it took 2 licenses(regular and TS). I
considered the regualr license as the fluff. What a change from
Win2k.