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Hello all,
I have a simple 10 client network. I recently upgraded our W2000 Server to W2003 Server. Since then, when I try to use Terminal Services to W2003 the system says that I should buy licenses, or it needs to see a Terminal Services Licenser (or something like that).
This W2003 is a standalone server, and is not on the domain (it is not a PDC). When it was the W2000 box it did the job without any queries or TS Licenses. Now it asks for it, and cannot connect.
Any ideas how to solve this. I have 5CALS for the server.
Thanks
I have a simple 10 client network. I recently upgraded our W2000 Server to W2003 Server. Since then, when I try to use Terminal Services to W2003 the system says that I should buy licenses, or it needs to see a Terminal Services Licenser (or something like that).
This W2003 is a standalone server, and is not on the domain (it is not a PDC). When it was the W2000 box it did the job without any queries or TS Licenses. Now it asks for it, and cannot connect.
Any ideas how to solve this. I have 5CALS for the server.
Thanks
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>Before the upgrade you had to run the dcunpromo tool, the upgrade doesn't upgrades the license.
>All the info to install you cals on a windows 2003 server can be found on this link http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/quickstart.mspx
Below some information about upgrading a windows 2000 ts
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Upgrade current Windows 2000 TS license server to Windows Server 2003
When the current Windows 2000 TS license server is upgraded to a Windows Server 2003 TS license server, already purchased and issued licenses are preserved. The license type will >>>>NOT>>>> be upgraded, by this upgrade process. The ability to upgrade already purchased licenses to 2003 TS CALs depends on the license agreement.
The process exists of a dcunpromo of the existing Windows 2000 TS license server to a member server. After dcunpromo, an upgrade of the operating system can be performed. However, it may be necessary to re-activate the License Server after the upgrade has been completed. To re-activate your license server that is upgraded from Windows 2000, start the Terminal Server Licensing tool and choose Re-activate Server from the Action menu while the server is highlighted.
Both Windows 2000 Terminal Services and Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services will request the new Windows Server 2003 TS license server for licenses.
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kind regards karel