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Rob Pelletier - 20 Dec 2004 02:19 GMT

I have a windows 2000 server that I would like to try Terminal Services
(Application Mode) on. My intent is to demonstrate it, and possibly sell it
to someone I think could make good use of it.

Is there any way to get some "demo" user cals (maybe time-bombed or
something)? Seems a shame to buy some, if I don't know if they're going to
be used. I realize I can show its operation using Remote Management mode,
but woud like to explore the nuances of profiles, locking down the desktop,
etc. first, and wonder how effective using Remote Management is in learning
about such things.

Thanks,

Rob P.

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Vera Noest [MVP] - 20 Dec 2004 22:22 GMT

A Windows 2000 TS has a grace period of 90 days, in which it can
work without a TS Licensing Server at all.
After that, you have to install and activate a TS Licensing Server
(on your Domain Controller). Then all clients will be able to
receive a temporary license from the TS Licensing Server, which is
good for another 90 days.
After that.... time to buy licenses.

Note that Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Pro (but not
Home Edition!) clients will receive a free TS license from the TS
Licensing Server, as soon as you have the LS installed and
activated. So for those clients you don't need to buy any licenses
at all.
Installing and activating the TS Licensing Server is free.

Windows 2000 Terminal Services Licensing FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/howtobuy/pricing/tsfaq
.asp

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"Rob Pelletier" <rpelletier@ody.ca> wrote on 20 dec 2004 in
microsoft.public.windowsnt.terminalserver.setup:

> I have a windows 2000 server that I would like to try Terminal
> Services (Application Mode) on. My intent is to demonstrate it,
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> Rob P.

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Rob Pelletier - 21 Dec 2004 01:25 GMT

Thanks for the input.

The technology is worth the price of licensing, in my opinion.
However, I am glad that I am able to learn on and demonstrate the product
without shelling out for them

I appreciate your quick reply.

Rob P.

>A Windows 2000 TS has a grace period of 90 days, in which it can
> work without a TS Licensing Server at all.
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>> Rob P.

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