Microsoft have produced a number of learning bite webcasts – this one is focused on the licensing of SBS 2011 specifically the way you assign and use the licenses. Licensing for SBS is always something misunderstood and this learning bite does a good job of helping people understand it. They also talk about SBS 2011 Premium Add on which includes the licensing for … [Read more...]
How to view and change the product license key on Windows XP
I was helping a client setup some Windows XP machines (yes I know…. I know… old stuff) and we entered in one machines key against another machine by mistake. Now I’m a stickler for detail and really wanted things to line up right. There’s a Microsoft KB that tells you how to do it, but it involves regedits and scripts – surely there is a better way. I did a … [Read more...]
Do I need to buy additional CALs for a Windows Foundation Server 2008 ?
Windows Foundation Server 2008 comes preinstalled with 15 Client Access Licenses. These licenses allow up to 15 users to access the server as a file and print server, or a remote access server. You cannot purchase any additional Client Access Licenses for Windows Foundation Server 2008 as it is limited to 15 users in total. … [Read more...]
How many Terminal Server users can I have on Windows Foundation Server 2008 ?
Windows Foundation Server 2008 does not come with any inbuilt Terminal Server users. You may purchase Terminal Services Client Access Licenses (TS CALS) for up to 15 users to access your Windows Foundation Server as a Terminal Server. Attempting to install more than 15 TS CALs on your Windows Foundation Server is a violation of the licensing agreement. … [Read more...]
How many users can I have on Windows Foundation Server 2008 ?
Windows Foundation Server 2008 comes preinstalled with 15 Client Access Licenses. These licenses allow up to 15 users to access the server as a file and print server, or a remote access server. You cannot purchase any additional Client Access Licenses for Windows Foundation Server 2008 as it is limited to 15 users in total. … [Read more...]