Adding Windows 2003 and terminal Server to SBS 2003 domain

Here is a how to.
Make sure you use the add server wizard.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/5/0/85090e21-a7b6-4d03-a972-001adc4fbf89/TermServ.doc
Hope that helps,
Olaf

Just add the machine to the domain as usual just as you would with a workstation- it will then be a member server. You can then install Terminal Server on it.

just adding the server using KCTS's way is not the recomended way for an SBS network. The best way is to add the server using the wizard in the SBS MMC, then go to the http://<your server>/connectcomputer on the TS box. this will setup the server the correct way for SBS (as recomended by http://www.smbnation.com/)

how would windows 2003 cals work

adding to an existing sbs 2003 domain with 15calx

i will ahve to buy windows 2003 with 5 cals

then have to buy 5x ts cals

how does windows cals deal with all of this if it is a member server?

thanks

R

your TS box needs 1x SBS CALto access the network  then any users connecting to the server need a TS CAL.

ok .. i thought so....

i guess ihave to take the minimum 5x cal purchase with the windows 2003

i take it i cannot just buy the media

R

so when you are building the windows 2003 box then what do you put into licensing ?

As in on i buy the media .... then i build the box.. but i need license keys and what then at the licensing prompt in mid build

thanks

R

Per user. SBS will change it anyway.
You will need license key for server 2003 and yes you are paying for 5 cals you won't use.
If you are running this as a TS you will still need to purchase seperate TS licenses.
Olaf

Ok

So I'm right

purchase Media
purchase 5x cals (wont use them but got to as part of licensing agreement)
purchase ts 5 cals

Add as a member server and kiss goodbye to 5 windows cals

thanks

R

Have a look at purchasing a Microsoft Action Pack.
Olaf

OK Thanks All for your feedback

R

Just on a point of information and to help me clarify things in my own mind what is the difference between adding a member server to a SBS domain and adding a workstation to a domain, in what way is the process different ?

Hi KCTS,

Following an idea of what the wizard does. The server wizard is similar except for setting up the authentication side for you and adding a permanent IP if you so choose.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/bradley/archive/2006/04/08/89925.aspx
Hope that helps,
Olaf

Thanks - for that. I'm not as familiar with SBS as I should be.

i cant add users as per the above document...

"the required organisational units do not exist and are required by the wizard. run Small Business Server Setup again, and reisntall the administrative component."

And when I try to add server computer i get:

"You must be a member of the Small Business Server Administrators or Power Users group to create computer accounts. Contact your administrator"

I am logged on as the administrator..

this is dell preinstall SBS.

BTW - i dont get any ous when i run the server computer wizard ?!?!?!

please help

R

The client did NOT GET ANY discs with this??

R

DONT RENAME THE MYBUSINESS ORGANISATIONAL UNIT FROM MYBUSINESS TO ANYTHING ELSE


It does not like it :(

OK... working now

Thanks

R

All is now good HOWEVER

What about terminal server licensing... The doc does not cover that..

I guess I do what I always do and add it from add/remove ... and enter cal licenses once i have a key from the terminal server activation team

is that right... nothing in the doc ???

please help

R

Add TS licenses on the TS server. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/issues/2007/05/TerminalServices/default.aspx
General info: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/ts2003.mspx
Olaf

Thanks for TS licensing info

To get Office 2007 Pro to work on Terminal Services.

I guess this just a normal retail 2007 pro?

Thanks

R

Should be.
Olaf

no.... i get the following:

"This copy of microsoft office word cannot be used on terminal server. please contact your local authorized microsoft retailer for more information."

This is a retail version of office 2007 pro.

I gues it willbe a VL key.. but i thought retail would work

Any ideas please. I am onsite.

R

This is when you try to install onthe TS server logged on a the admin account you created for TS (As per article)?
Olaf

yes.. created tsadmin user

install..

finish

click TS end of install button.

reboot

Try ANY app and i get that message.

looks like maybe only VLK will work.. but thats a big spend.

any ideas

R

I only installed an OEM version of Office yesterday without issues.
You did activate the TS?
 (Have a look in the TS help file).
Olaf

Also make sure your second server is an "Application server"
Olaf

When you say you installed an oem version .. it was office 2007 ..

I have tried OEM and Retail Office 2007

Just been on the phone to distributor and then on phone to Microsoft and they say I need Pro Plus (bc i want access) and ONLY the VL version will work on the TS box??

Iwill look again... was yours 2007..

because i know retail 2003 office pro worked...

R

You mean SERVER ROLE.. as application server

R

Mine was 2003 .
Yes server role.
Olaf

Have a look at this for 2007:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/311241
Olaf

Yes I have done it many times for office 2003

Office 2007 seems a different kettle of fish

R

VL ONLY.. I am told direct from MS mouths...

which i guess in this instance is true.

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Office/en-us/library/7e816caa-7c1c-4d78-ac28-693aa4ea58d81033.mspx?mfr=true

Says only VLK can do it.

Bugger. They sure know how to chase the $.
Sorry I didn't know.
Olaf

OK NP..

Client has ordered Office 2007 Pro Plus Volume License single copy (no minimum of 5 as I am adding to another MOLP no).

WIll advise when I receive for all to know.

Thanks for your help olafdc

R

Any time.

Helped first part. Hence award of points... done partial bc office 2007 pro license error still occurred

MANY thanks to all help