CALs and Network 2

[kchan98]

I have a few extra CALs. Office domain is running on 2003, 2000 and 08.

If I were to set up a a practice server, install a copy of server 2003 and set it as a new domain, will it screw up the existing network?

I want it to be totally separate, just sharing the current internet connection for MCSE practice exercises.

 

[Roadki11]

It wont hurt anything to run multiple domains on the same subnet. But if you want to have total seperation put your playground behind a router, even a cheap Linksys would do the the trick.

RoadKi11

"This apparent fear reaction is typical, rather than try to solve technical problems technically, policy solutions are often chosen." - Fred Cohen

 

[kchan98]

Can I install it on another computer, say at home for practice with it still validating? Says I have 5 CALs, but we only have one 2003 server while the rest are 2000.

 

[Roadki11]

If I understand what you are thinking of doing, it would violate the license agreement. It will work just fine, but it’s not legal. You should buy a single user TechNet subscription. This will give you access to most MS software to download and use in a nonproduction environment. It’s only around $300 a year. I recommend it if you want to play with and test MS software.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/default.aspx

RoadKi11

"This apparent fear reaction is typical, rather than try to solve technical problems technically, policy solutions are often chosen." - Fred Cohen

 

[kchan98]

NP, thanks. I thought the 5 Cals meant I could install it on five machines as it's only used on one.

 

[Roadki11]

Without seeing the actual license agreement. I am pretty sure you have a 1 server and 5 user access license.

RoadKi11

"This apparent fear reaction is typical, rather than try to solve technical problems technically, policy solutions are often chosen." - Fred Cohen

 

[58sniper]

I would agree. 1 server - 5 users.

You might try downloading the trial versions @

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/try-it.aspx

You can use the trials over and over again.

Hyper-V and Virtual Server work great for MCITP (formerly MCSE) training.

Pat Richard MVP
Plan for performance, and capacity takes care of itself. Plan for capacity, and suffer poor performance.

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