Re: move license to different machine?

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I don't think there is any such thing as a "site" license. Every server
needs a license, and every user/device. The standard advice is to ask MS
directly about licensing. The thing you should be aware of is that OEM
licenses are not transferrable. That's why they are cheap. Normal licenses
are. So I think the answer is that
a) you will still need a license for the server
b) you can transfer a non-OEM, but not an OEM
Anthony
http://www.airdesk.co.uk




"Gary Karasik" <gkarasik@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

Question: Can an activated W3K3 license be moved to a different server?

Situation: A client with a W2K3 site license has bought a business with a
stand-alone W2K3 server. The want to move the newly-purchased server to
the site with the site license, "de-activate" it, then license it for use
under the site license. They then want to use the "old" license at a
different location not covered by the site license.

Can this be done? And if so, how?

--

GaryK





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