robjay <> wrote:
> Hi All like anyone else I am strugling to understand what license are
> needed for a terminal server environment.
>
> Strugling to find real workd case studies / examples.
>
> Example:
>
> Windows server 2003 r2 with AD and has 20 users (also does it matter
> if there is no AD - just plain old local user accounts)
No, doesn't matter.
>
> 15 of these are non employees and log in via RDP remotely to their
> desktops and work. - what licenses do I need here?
None, because those are not TS.
>
> 5 of these users are employees that also log in via rdp to oversee and
> manage work activities - what licenses do I need here.
Log into what?
>
> I've been reading Brian Maddens online book on this which has cleared
> up a few things but it has also confused me :
>
> what is and when do you need to use a
>
> Windows Server 2003 Client Access License.
Anyone or anything (user or device) that accesses resources on a server
(files, printers, etc) needs a CAL.
> Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server Client Access License.
If you have a W2003 Terminal Services box you need one of these for each
human or each device/computer that will access it.
>
> This is confusing because if this is needed do you need it in addition
> to the Per User Cal, or per Device, or Unlimited exteranal license.
Yes, if you have TS you have to buy TS CALs in addition to regular Windows
CALs.
>
> Am I just not up to speed or is this realy confusing, can anyone point
> me to some resources with easy to understand examples.?
No, you're right, it's completely confusing. Call microsoft directly for all
licensing questions. And note, even they get confused!
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