RE: Licensing

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From: DonDinCT (DonDinCT_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/25/04 

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 05:37:01 -0700

Sharron, that link no longer exists. I did read a bit, and I can be more
specific with my question. With SBS, If I choose 'device licenses', suppose
I have a 5 device CAL. Suppose I only have two local computers attached.
Suppose I have 100 users that will authenticate (not anonymous) to my server,
remotely, over the internet. Is each remote user considered a device?? or is
it their connection with PC considered a device. Wtih a 5device CAL, and two
PC's local, will I only be able to authenticate 3 more users remotely?
Another way to ask the question... When using device CALS, what is consuming
a 'device CAL' when a remote user authenticates to my domain via a remote
connection.

Don

"Sharron R. Cox [MSFT]" wrote:

>
> Hi Don,
>
> Thank you for your inquiry.
>
> Go to the SBS 2003 FAQ page about licencing --
> http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsServer2003/sbs/techinfo/overview/licensingfa
> q.mspx
>
> It should provide more detailed answers regarding the "per device" and "per
> user" licensing.
>
> Since SBS 2003 has a user limitation of 75 (provided you have purchased the
> 75 licenses) and the remote users will be authenticating to the server, you
> will be limited to up to 75 users/devices connecting to the server at any
> given time.
>
>
> Thank you for choosing Microsoft.
>
> Sharron R. Cox, MCSE 2000, MCSA
> Microsoft Corporation
> Small Business Server Support
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