Licenses (CAL's) for additional Microsoft Windows Server 2008
I have one Windows Server 2003 with 35 CAL for users in local network. There is a Microsoft domain on server (Domain Controller) and server is also a file server. I'm purchasing a new Windows Standard 2008 R2 Server. New server will be also DC and file server for those same 35 users. Do I have to by 35 CAL's for new server or not ?
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No I don't think you require additional licenses.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserverManagement/thread/c0a040b2-a740-4788-a9bd-e12065052ec8
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserverManagement/thread/c0a040b2-a740-4788-a9bd-e12065052ec8
In other words, yes, as you are installing a HIGHER version than the CALs you have now, you need to replace all your CALs, and these will cover both servers.
clinker83: New CALs are required because the server versions are different. The article you refer to involves two servers of the same version, and as such, servers of the same version are covered by the same CALs.
infos-split has 2003 CALs at the moment, but is installing Server 2008 R2, therefore 2008 R2 Cals are required.
infos-split has 2003 CALs at the moment, but is installing Server 2008 R2, therefore 2008 R2 Cals are required.
Ah yes, thanks CSIPComputing
https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40014697
You can also call Microsoft and speak to the licensing team:
https://emea.microsoftstore.com/UK/en-GB/Contact-Us