Re: Software needed for Terminal Server
Yes, you need to install Ofice on the TS.
But no, you don't need to buy new licenses, since an Office license
is always Per Device, and gives the device the right to run office,
either installed locally or in a remote session.
There's one catch to this rule: the version of Office on the client
and on the TS must match exactly. So if you are running an OEM
version of Office on the clients, you're out of luck, since you
can't install it on the TS.
Documented here:
Licensing of Microsoft Desktop Application Software for Use with
Windows Server Terminal Services
http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/7/7/17745e4a-5d31-4de4-
a416-
07c646336d94/desktop_application_with_windows_server_terminal_servi
ces.doc
FWIW: Office licensing is complicated, because there are so many
possible scenarios. If in doubt, contact your local Microsoft
representative to get an authorative answer.
_________________________________________________________
Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
TS troubleshooting:
http://ts.veranoest.net
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"Bms Jeff" <support@icspos.com> wrote on 20 jun 2008 in
microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:
> Thanks,
> Also, Currently each user has Office 2003 installed on their
> local PC.
> I assume that I need to install Office on the Server in order
> for them to use it with Terminal Services? This would require
> all new licenses correct?
>
>
> "Vera Noest [MVP]" <vera.noest@remove-this.hem.utfors.se> wrote
> in message
> news:Xns9AC38E0667CE4veranoesthemutforsse@207.46.248.16...
>> Windows Server 2003 or 2008, Standard Edition or higher,
>> support Terminal Services.
>> _________________________________________________________
>> Vera Noest
>> MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
>> TS troubleshooting: http://ts.veranoest.net
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>>
>> "Bms Jeff" <support@icspos.com> wrote on 19 jun 2008 in
>> microsoft.public.windows.terminal_services:
>>
>>> I am setting up a Terminal Server to allow 7 remote users to
>>> connect.
>>>
>>> Current Server Configuration is running Windows Backoffice
>>> 2003.
>>>
>>> What OS is needed/recommended on the new hardware in order to
>>> run Terminal Services?