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[customgt]

Hello, i need 2 clients to connect to server to access its programs.

I think i need Win 2000 server addition, and it would run in application server mode correct?

And I will need additional licensing for these 2 clients correct?

thanks

 

[dberg35]

Yes 2000 server will work and in app mode as well. As for licensing you will need those as well if these clients are not on the same domain. The can however start logging in if needed till you get that licensing.

 

[chipk]

You can make two connections to a Windows Terminal Server without purchasing additional Terminal Service licenses.

 

[customgt]

I cant make 2 remote connections to it on a windows 2000 profession can I? It has to be windows 2000 server correct?

 

[kmcferrin]

Correct, you need the Server edition of the OS in order to run a terminal server that allows multiple users to connect. If you run Windows 2000 Server AND use Terminal Services configured for Remote Administration then you can have up to two users connected simultaneously. If you are using Terminal Services in Application Server mode then you will need to use Terminal Server Client Access Licenses for the number of connections that you want to use.

If the server is Windows 2000 AND the client PCs are Windows 2000 Profesisonal or Windows XP Professional, then you will not have to buy any Terminal Service CALs as the Professional versions of XP and 2000 include one already. However, you will still need to install a Terminal Services Licensing server in order to use the server in Application Server mode.

And for the record, if your Terminal Server is running Windows 2003 in Application Server mode, you will have to buy CALs no matter what OS is running on the clients.

 

[dberg35]

kmcferrin,
As for the CALS my experience has been that is only while on the same network/domain. Any users I had logging in from home got a temp.

 

[kmcferrin]

Interesting. I hadn't considered that sort of arrangement before, I just assumed that if there was a connection it required a CAL unless one is "included". Is there a limit ot the number of temps?

 

[dberg35]

kmcferrin
Not that I am aware of, but the temps last 90 days.

 

[customgt]

Just wanted to update on this.
Running VMware workstation with XP Home virtual machines and the clients connect to the virtual machines via VNC.

This is cheap and works great.