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Scott · 07-26-2004, 12:54 PM

I'm setting up a server for a business and I've bought Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, but the software I ordered off the net (I thought I was getting a deal), was just that--only the software. Now I am need of a license(s).

My problem is, I've heard of something like you need a license to install the software then 'client' licenses for each computer that wants to use the server. I don't quite understand that. Does that mean I have 2 different types of licenses I need to buy? If so, how do I tell the difference when I'm ordering them off the net? Or do I get one of these 5-pack license things I've seen and that's one for the server and the others are for workstations on the network.

Another thing, if you do indeed need licenses for each computer on the network, where do you put in that license number to allow that workstation to use programs that are installed on the server?

Anyone knowledgable about this software, I'd very much appreciate the help. Perhaps someone can link to where to buy what licenses I need as well--that'd be wonderful.

Scott

07-26-2004, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scott Tilted	Windows Standard Server 2003 CAL questions I'm setting up a server for a business and I've bought Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, but the software I ordered off the net (I thought I was getting a deal), was just that--only the software. Now I am need of a license(s). My problem is, I've heard of something like you need a license to install the software then 'client' licenses for each computer that wants to use the server. I don't quite understand that. Does that mean I have 2 different types of licenses I need to buy? If so, how do I tell the difference when I'm ordering them off the net? Or do I get one of these 5-pack license things I've seen and that's one for the server and the others are for workstations on the network. Another thing, if you do indeed need licenses for each computer on the network, where do you put in that license number to allow that workstation to use programs that are installed on the server? Anyone knowledgable about this software, I'd very much appreciate the help. Perhaps someone can link to where to buy what licenses I need as well--that'd be wonderful. Scott Last edited by Scott; 07-26-2004 at 12:57 PM..