2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

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Will 2008 Terminal Server CALs install and function correctly on a server
running 2003. I don't see the 2003 CALs available any longer from reputable
vendors.
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

If you want to install Windows Server 2008 TS CALs on Windows Server 2003 TS
License Server, then answer is NO.


"Eddie" <Eddie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A789BA76-C704-4262-84FC-5F476211E8A8@microsoft.com...
> Will 2008 Terminal Server CALs install and function correctly on a server
> running 2003. I don't see the 2003 CALs available any longer from
> reputable
> vendors.
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

Can't you use your downgrade rights and install 2008 TS CALs on a
2003 TS LS, to be used as 2003 TS CALs?
That's what you can do when you install 2003 TS CALs on a W2K TS LS.

_________________________________________________________
Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
___ please respond in newsgroup, NOT by private email ___

"Ratnesh Yadav[MSFT]" <ratneshyadav@hotmail.com> wrote on 30 apr
2008 in microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:

> If you want to install Windows Server 2008 TS CALs on Windows
> Server 2003 TS License Server, then answer is NO.
>
>
> "Eddie" <Eddie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A789BA76-C704-4262-84FC-5F476211E8A8@microsoft.com...
>> Will 2008 Terminal Server CALs install and function correctly
>> on a server running 2003. I don't see the 2003 CALs available
>> any longer from reputable
>> vendors.
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

That's exactly what I am trying to clarify before making the purchase. I'd
like to confirm that will work as it did for 03/2k but finding that info
spelled out directly has been a challenge at best. So, trying this route to
gain clarification.

"Vera Noest [MVP]" wrote:

> Can't you use your downgrade rights and install 2008 TS CALs on a
> 2003 TS LS, to be used as 2003 TS CALs?
> That's what you can do when you install 2003 TS CALs on a W2K TS LS.
>
> _________________________________________________________
> Vera Noest
> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
> ___ please respond in newsgroup, NOT by private email ___
>
> "Ratnesh Yadav[MSFT]" <ratneshyadav@hotmail.com> wrote on 30 apr
> 2008 in microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:
>
> > If you want to install Windows Server 2008 TS CALs on Windows
> > Server 2003 TS License Server, then answer is NO.
> >
> >
> > "Eddie" <Eddie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:A789BA76-C704-4262-84FC-5F476211E8A8@microsoft.com...
> >> Will 2008 Terminal Server CALs install and function correctly
> >> on a server running 2003. I don't see the 2003 CALs available
> >> any longer from reputable
> >> vendors.
>
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

Eddie wrote:
> That's exactly what I am trying to clarify before making the purchase. I'd
> like to confirm that will work as it did for 03/2k but finding that info
> spelled out directly has been a challenge at best. So, trying this route to
> gain clarification.

Give this a shot.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-rights.aspx

moncho

>
> "Vera Noest [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Can't you use your downgrade rights and install 2008 TS CALs on a
>> 2003 TS LS, to be used as 2003 TS CALs?
>> That's what you can do when you install 2003 TS CALs on a W2K TS LS.
>>
>> _________________________________________________________
>> Vera Noest
>> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
>> ___ please respond in newsgroup, NOT by private email ___
>>
>> "Ratnesh Yadav[MSFT]" <ratneshyadav@hotmail.com> wrote on 30 apr
>> 2008 in microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:
>>
>>> If you want to install Windows Server 2008 TS CALs on Windows
>>> Server 2003 TS License Server, then answer is NO.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Eddie" <Eddie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:A789BA76-C704-4262-84FC-5F476211E8A8@microsoft.com...
>>>> Will 2008 Terminal Server CALs install and function correctly
>>>> on a server running 2003. I don't see the 2003 CALs available
>>>> any longer from reputable
>>>> vendors.
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

Moncho - Boss! Exactly what I needed. Thanks man!

"moncho" wrote:

> Eddie wrote:
> > That's exactly what I am trying to clarify before making the purchase. I'd
> > like to confirm that will work as it did for 03/2k but finding that info
> > spelled out directly has been a challenge at best. So, trying this route to
> > gain clarification.
>
> Give this a shot.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-rights.aspx
>
> moncho
>
> >
> > "Vera Noest [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Can't you use your downgrade rights and install 2008 TS CALs on a
> >> 2003 TS LS, to be used as 2003 TS CALs?
> >> That's what you can do when you install 2003 TS CALs on a W2K TS LS.
> >>
> >> _________________________________________________________
> >> Vera Noest
> >> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
> >> ___ please respond in newsgroup, NOT by private email ___
> >>
> >> "Ratnesh Yadav[MSFT]" <ratneshyadav@hotmail.com> wrote on 30 apr
> >> 2008 in microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:
> >>
> >>> If you want to install Windows Server 2008 TS CALs on Windows
> >>> Server 2003 TS License Server, then answer is NO.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Eddie" <Eddie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:A789BA76-C704-4262-84FC-5F476211E8A8@microsoft.com...
> >>>> Will 2008 Terminal Server CALs install and function correctly
> >>>> on a server running 2003. I don't see the 2003 CALs available
> >>>> any longer from reputable
> >>>> vendors.
>
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

Not tested, but if it works like installing 2003 licenses on a W2K
LS, then you just install the 2008 licenses as if they were 2003 TS
CALs, and you will see a message stating that you will have to
downgrade them to 2003 licenses.
_________________________________________________________
Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
*----------- Please reply in newsgroup -------------*

=?Utf-8?B?TmF6eg==?= <Nazz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote on 08
maj 2008:

> How do one install windows 2008 TS CALS on a WIndows 2003
> server. I heard something about using the windows media kit.
>
> "Hank Arnold (MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Nice link...
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards,
>> Hank Arnold
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Server - Directory Services
>>
>> moncho wrote:
>> > Eddie wrote:
>> >
>> > Give this a shot.
>> >
>> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-rig
>> > hts.aspx
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

The supplier told me that MS dont sell 2003 cals anymore. One will have to
install the 2008 cals using the windows media kit. Where do I find this
Windows media kit? I did not use it before.

"Vera Noest [MVP]" wrote:

> Not tested, but if it works like installing 2003 licenses on a W2K
> LS, then you just install the 2008 licenses as if they were 2003 TS
> CALs, and you will see a message stating that you will have to
> downgrade them to 2003 licenses.
> _________________________________________________________
> Vera Noest
> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
> *----------- Please reply in newsgroup -------------*
>
> =?Utf-8?B?TmF6eg==?= <Nazz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote on 08
> maj 2008:
>
> > How do one install windows 2008 TS CALS on a WIndows 2003
> > server. I heard something about using the windows media kit.
> >
> > "Hank Arnold (MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> Nice link...
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> Hank Arnold
> >> Microsoft MVP
> >> Windows Server - Directory Services
> >>
> >> moncho wrote:
> >> > Eddie wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Give this a shot.
> >> >
> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-rig
> >> > hts.aspx
>
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

Yes, it is correct that you now only can buy 2008 TS CALs, but
those can be installed on both W2K and 2003 TS Licensing Servers.
AFAIK, the only thing you need is the license code which is printed
on your purchased license pack for Terminal Services CALs.

_________________________________________________________
Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
___ please respond in newsgroup, NOT by private email ___

=?Utf-8?B?TmF6eg==?= <Nazz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote on 08
maj 2008 in microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:

> The supplier told me that MS dont sell 2003 cals anymore. One
> will have to install the 2008 cals using the windows media kit.
> Where do I find this Windows media kit? I did not use it before.
>
> "Vera Noest [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Not tested, but if it works like installing 2003 licenses on a
>> W2K LS, then you just install the 2008 licenses as if they were
>> 2003 TS CALs, and you will see a message stating that you will
>> have to downgrade them to 2003 licenses.
>> _________________________________________________________
>> Vera Noest
>> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
>> *----------- Please reply in newsgroup -------------*
>>
>> =?Utf-8?B?TmF6eg==?= <Nazz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote on
>> 08 maj 2008:
>>
>> > How do one install windows 2008 TS CALS on a WIndows 2003
>> > server. I heard something about using the windows media kit.
>> >
>> > "Hank Arnold (MVP)" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Nice link...
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Regards,
>> >> Hank Arnold
>> >> Microsoft MVP
>> >> Windows Server - Directory Services
>> >>
>> >> moncho wrote:
>> >> > Eddie wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > Give this a shot.
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-
>> >> > rig hts.aspx
 
Re: 2008 licenses on 2003 Server?

Thanks for the info. Will see what happens later today.

"Vera Noest [MVP]" wrote:

> Yes, it is correct that you now only can buy 2008 TS CALs, but
> those can be installed on both W2K and 2003 TS Licensing Servers.
> AFAIK, the only thing you need is the license code which is printed
> on your purchased license pack for Terminal Services CALs.
>
> _________________________________________________________
> Vera Noest
> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
> ___ please respond in newsgroup, NOT by private email ___
>
> =?Utf-8?B?TmF6eg==?= <Nazz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote on 08
> maj 2008 in microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:
>
> > The supplier told me that MS dont sell 2003 cals anymore. One
> > will have to install the 2008 cals using the windows media kit.
> > Where do I find this Windows media kit? I did not use it before.
> >
> > "Vera Noest [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Not tested, but if it works like installing 2003 licenses on a
> >> W2K LS, then you just install the 2008 licenses as if they were
> >> 2003 TS CALs, and you will see a message stating that you will
> >> have to downgrade them to 2003 licenses.
> >> _________________________________________________________
> >> Vera Noest
> >> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
> >> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
> >> *----------- Please reply in newsgroup -------------*
> >>
> >> =?Utf-8?B?TmF6eg==?= <Nazz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote on
> >> 08 maj 2008:
> >>
> >> > How do one install windows 2008 TS CALS on a WIndows 2003
> >> > server. I heard something about using the windows media kit.
> >> >
> >> > "Hank Arnold (MVP)" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Nice link...
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >>
> >> >> Regards,
> >> >> Hank Arnold
> >> >> Microsoft MVP
> >> >> Windows Server - Directory Services
> >> >>
> >> >> moncho wrote:
> >> >> > Eddie wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Give this a shot.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/downgrade-
> >> >> > rig hts.aspx
>
 
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