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תשובה Reusing Decomissioned Windows Server 2003 licenses (and Termina Server)

  • Monday, July 16, 2012 1:00 PM
     
     
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    Hello,

    We are planning to acquire a new hardware box to run Windows Server 2003 on it. Currently we have a Windows Server 2003 machine running with some CALs and TS. The question is... can we legally reuse all the involved licenses for the new machine taking into account that the old box will be decomissioned?. Should we inform shomehow to Microsoft about the move?. 

    Also, is there any problem (regarding licenses) on running such Windows 2003 virtualized?. 

    Thanks in advance,

    Jose.

     

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  • Monday, July 16, 2012 1:07 PM
     
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    Jello,

    to reuse the TS CALs and the TS CAL server you have to contact Microsoft clearinghouse again for activation. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953918

    More details you should ask in http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/winserverTS/threads

    Best regards

    Meinolf Weber
    MVP, MCP, MCTS
    Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
    My Blog: http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/

    Disclaimer: This posting is provided AS IS with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights.

    • Marked As Answer by JoseRoman Monday, July 16, 2012 1:43 PM
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  • Monday, July 16, 2012 1:07 PM
     
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    Hiya,

    As with most licensing question it really depends on alot of things. The easiest and is always recommended is to contact Microsoft licensing directly:
    http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/

    The "Contact Us" tab will give you the phonenumber that suits your region.

    • Marked As Answer by JoseRoman Monday, July 16, 2012 1:43 PM
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  • Monday, July 16, 2012 1:12 PM
     
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    Hi,

    You can reuse the licenses if your old server is decommissioned, if it asks for reactivation you can call the Microsoft activation helpline and explain your scenario to them and they will reactivate the license for that server.

    Thanks and Regards, Mukesh. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Please VOTE as HELPFUL if the post helps you and remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

    • Marked As Answer by JoseRoman Monday, July 16, 2012 1:43 PM
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  • Monday, July 16, 2012 1:43 PM
     
     
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    Thanks you all for your responses !!. 

    Best regards,

    Jose.