Microsoft Server Licensing???

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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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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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thanks you so much for the clarification.

Reply to dasgoat

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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