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dasgoat   06-13-2007 at 04:54:01 PM

Ok. so im goona set up a Server 03 box and i want to setup Active Directory. my question is do i need a license for every person that connects to AD?

i tried reading M$ licensing language but it didn't answer my question.

Thanks in advance for the help.

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pkellmey   06-14-2007 at 06:13:23 PM
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Users and workstations are just objects in AD. It's the connections that count, per the MS site for WIN2K3:
"Similar to previous Windows Server licensing models, one server license is required for each copy of the server software installed. In addition, a Windows Server 2003 Client Access License (CAL) is required for each user or device (or combination of both) that accesses or uses the server software."

So, your server needs a license, each workstation needs a license (usually the desktop OS license will suffice) and each user needs a license. Unless if you are running a specialized web connection or virtualizing, you should be covered by the above.

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dasgoat   06-14-2007 at 06:56:55 PM
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thanks you so much for the clarification.

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Riser   06-15-2007 at 09:23:53 PM
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Server I believe comes with 5 CALS anyhow.

Your OEM or store bought license will work also. You just have to update the licensing in Windows to reflect how many licenses you have.

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