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How to virtualize old server? (2003)

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I need to virtualize old terminal server running 2003 with a lot of RDP licences, thus need for virtualization.

How to do it?

As I get it, I need a new machine, which is no problem. Regarding software I am not sure. Before, there was a free VmWare Server, that I run on top of server windows, which Worked fine. But things have changed, and I am not sure what should I do.

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virtualising a Windows 2003 server should not be an issue as VMware has very good support for this guest OS for years.

if your want to upgrade Windows 2012, be aware that you need to also upgrade your RDP licenses, as well as CAL if also applicable.

please don't forget your business is always the first priority, if the whole  environment has no changes including server OS, client OS and applications, network infrastructure (especially for applications running in a closed network), you really have no point to upgrade W2K3. just virtualised it.
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Thanks. That means I don't need Windows installation on that server? How about remote administration? - Is it safe / easy to connect?

What I was thinking is installing VmWare Workstation on top of Server 2012, and run it that way in service mode. - Is that even a good idea?

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you can add hyper v role to server 2012
if 'old terminal server' is OEM version - upgrade train is gone and licence does not permit it to activate in a virtual machine.