Re: Can I use the Trial version???

From: Ray (ray_vachon_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 04/21/04 

Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 09:12:13 -0400

Right now I have the Eval installed on a test server at home for learning
purposes. But what your saying is that if I install the Eval on the real
server this weekend, and get everything running smooth with the client
systems, Exchange, etc., that once I get the FPP I can just reinstall
without it resetting all my settings and having to start over again?

Ray

"Henry Craven" <IUnknown@d.com> wrote in message
news:%23iNSsUnJEHA.3596@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> As the trial version comes with the Max CALs enabled ( or at least 50
> for SBS2003 ) you shan't need to add any.
>
> It -is- different code from the Full Version so -no- you cannot use the
> FPP key with it and consider it the Full Packaged Product.
>
> When you receive the FPP Media and CALs you need to run the Install from
> the FPP CD and it will both Upgrade the Eval Version, and reset the CAL
> count to 5. You can then add the additional CALs you purchased.
>
> MS have ( as with so many companies) outsourced Fulfilment and
> Distribution, and there are issues with their provider that MS are
> painfully aware of. - we can only hope that continued consumer pressure
> will escalate a solution.
>
> --
> Henry Craven. {SBS-MVP}
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> "Ray" <ray_vachon@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ukrflfhJEHA.3412@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > I ordered the 180-day trial version about a month ago to do some
> testing.
> > Now I'm getting it officially with 2x5 CALs.
> >
> > Is there a way I can use the trial media with the official serial
> > number/licenses I'll be getting from the retailler? If so, then I
> don't
> > have to wait for the media to arrive once I get my licenses, which can
> take
> > awhile from what I hear. It took 6 weeks to get the trial media.
> >
> > Ray
> >
> >
>
>

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