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Client licensing and adding a Win 2k server to existing NT 4 Domain

I will be adding a new Win 2000 server to our existing NT 4 domain consisting of 3 - NT 4 servers using per server licensing. I am thinking that I will change over to per seat but before I do I want to make sure I understand how this will work when I add the 2000 server to the domain. I plan on adding it to the domain as a backup domain controller and then promoting it to PDC. Should I change over to per seat before I attempt this or after? I guess I'm just unsure how to get the CAL's to transfer over. My main reason behind all this is to try to save some cash by not having to purchase a new CAL for everyone who will need to access this server (about 30 people). Please advise.

mikecr

Some helpful information.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q151307

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q130631

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Joel Miller

Remember, you can only change the licensing mode ONCE on a server!

GBP

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So what would you suggest for a process of adding this new w2k server and promoting it to PDC? Should I first change our existing domain to per seat and then add the server and promote, should I add the server and then change to per seat or doesn't it matter?

Joel Miller

Change to per seat, add the server, promote it, and then make sure you upgrade your CALs for Windows 2000 Domain and not an NT 4.0 Domain.

GBP

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Upgrading the CALs for Windows 2000? How is that done and is that someting I have to pay for?

Joel Miller

You purchase them from a reseller. You are using CALs for a Windows NT 4.0 Domain. You need ones for a Windows 2000 Domain. Call a reseller like www.cdw.com

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