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Problem with Max Connections on Small Business Server 2000

Right now we have 15 PCs all accessing shared folders on our windows 2000 small business server. When you boot up PC # 16 and try and access the shared folders it says the maximum number of connections has been reached. How can I fix this? Thanks

plug1

You need to purchase more CALS for your server, Im guessing you only have 15 at the moment.

elusivedisc

ASKER

Can we purchase more CALS for Small business Server 2000? How can I tell how many I have?

plug1

If you go to start menu and administrative tools then Licensing you can see there how many you have, and yes you can buy more cals.

elusivedisc

ASKER

When you try to access that that it says for licensing please refer to small business console

plug1

You can use the Server Management application in that case, should be on your start menu.

elusivedisc

ASKER

Here is a screenshot of our start menu, thanks for your help by the way. My understanding of Microsoft licensing is extremely lacking.

http://ed2.elusivedisc.net/startmenu.jpg

plug1

You want "Small Business Server Administrator Console"

Lee W, MVP

elusivedisc - you do realize you can upload files here?

As for your screen shot... you need to listen to what plug1 said and use the Small Business Server Administrator Console for licensing.

Also, this may help you in buying CALs:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/javier/archive/2005/03/29/40057.aspx

elusivedisc

ASKER

Right now it says we have 5 Client Licenses

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elusivedisc

ASKER

Thanks plug1 and leew, so I just need to goto the link that leew provided call MS order 15 licenses on a floppy disk and then install them when they arrive?

plug1

Yes matey, thats about the size of it.

Lee W, MVP

I thought my link helped you understand what you have to do?

elusivedisc

ASKER

Just curious what kind of cost are we looking at?

plug1

Ive no idea mate tbh. and Im not in the office to check our prices.

elusivedisc

ASKER

leew, sorry I'm not sure how to give both of you guys points.