Microsoft’s justification is that you are getting an XP Professional desktop which is normally $200+. I understand that per Device Licenses are considerably more c$800. My mate ‘Mad’ Mick bought a 5 CAL User pack for $80 on ebay, however I understand the normal price is $400+ for a 5 CAL Terminal Server User pack. You really should pick the sales people’s brains when it comes to Terminal Services Licensing. Microsoft has a habit of changing the licensing rules so do get confirmation of anything that I say from your trusty Microsoft supplier. Incidentally, the per Device licenses are help by the local operating system. I do believe that you can combine both per User and per Device licenses.
Where the per Device option is more economical is if you have kiosks or communal machines. The answer is buy one per user license rather than 4 device licenses, one for each of their ‘toys’. Occasionally the geek even uses Remote Desktop from their workstation. For example, if you have geeks with a laptop, a hand held device and a palm top. If the decision is close then a per User license is cheaper. These licenses are often referred to as CALs (Client Access Licenses). If number of users is less than number of devices, then buy what Microsoft calls ‘per User licenses’, else buy per Device licenses. Count number of users, and then count the number of devices. Have a think about who and what will use Remote Desktops.
(or use Web Connection.) Terminal Server Licensing Strategy – User or Device Install the Remote Desktop software on the clients. Add the licenses to the Terminal Server Licensing interface. Go to Windows Server 2003, install the Terminal Services and also the Terminal Services Licensing. Count the users (or devices) then buy that number of licenses. Terminal Server Licensing – An Outline Plan Installing CALS with the Licensing Wizardĭoes is slightly surprise you that Microsoft give us 120 days to sort out the Per User licensing? Within the grace period you need to iron out your strategy and then contact your supplier to buy the required number of licenses.Windows Server 2003 – Terminal Services.Terminal Server Licensing – An Outline Plan.If at least one aspect of licensing does not surprise you, then I will eat my hat. Every aspect of Terminal Services Licensing has its share of shocks. Licensing reminds me of the old saying, tell me the rules (Microsoft) and I will play your game. Introduction to Terminal Services Licensing SolarWinds’ monitor makes it easy to check the performance of your router or firewall.ĭownload your free Network Device Monitor
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