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License Server for Terminal Services

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by nuebee

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I am running Terminal Services on Advanced Server. Do I need a License Server if all my TS clients are W2K Pro?

Your input is appreciated.

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by timwalsh

Everything I've found (Microsoft-generated and otherwise) points to Yes. Once you install Terminal Services in the Application Server mode, you have 90 days to implement (and activate) a License server, or else -- ?? (nowhere can I find what happens if you don't). The fact that your clients are Win2k appears to only alleviate the need of buying TS Client Access Licenses (which are built in). All documentation I've read only shows how TS License Server works with non-Win2k clients. Nothing shows how it works (or is even necessary) in a pure WinK environment. Your question might be best asked to Microsoft directly to obtain a definitive answer.

Good Luck.

by nuebee

Thank you. That's what my undertanding as well. After 90 days, Terminal Server will supposedly cease to function. To clarify things, we asked Microsoft. Waiting for a response now.

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