Re: Upgrading from SBS 2000 with second windows 2000 server for TS

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In my customers case, they have software assurance which as you know,
entitles them to a free upgrade of SBS 2003, but how would they go about
obtaining the premium edition and I imagine there would be some cost involved?

AM

"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks" wrote:

> Oh ..sir.. you do have a need for SQL server and besides since you are a
> SBS 2000'er you can get the premium just as cheap
>
> The Search box in Sharepoint is why you need that Premium.
>
> AM wrote:
>
> >Yes we are doing an inplace upgrade, right on the box.
> >
> >No we are not upgrading to premium as they have no need for ISA or SQL server.
> >
> >The versions installed currently are not the latest although the customer
> >has them, I think uninstalling is the best option.
> >
> >If the TS cals will be affected how will that affect TS usage? Is it
> >imperative I have a clear understanding as to how TS usage may or may not be
> >affected after the upgrade as it is if paramount imporatnce to business
> >operation for the customer.
> >
> >AM
> >
> >"Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >>So do we understand correctly that you are doing an "inplace" upgrade??
> >>
> >>Are you upgrading to Premium (we hope"
> >>
> >>If it were me I would uninstall the AV...and make sure that the version you have is compatible with Windows Server 2003 and Exchange 2003
> >>
> >>While SBS 2003 cannot have TS running in Application Mode...it still must act as the TS licensing component
> >>
> >>Someone may correct me here, but I don't think the TS Cals will be affected.
> >>
> >>You will not need cals for your additional server
> >>
> >>--
> >>Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> >>-------------------------------------------------
> >>Please do not email me directly for assistance. Reply only in the Newsgroups for the benefit of everyone
> >> "AM" <AM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:BA6B1756-EA6A-423D-94ED-0D8D8A6FC19A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> The environment consists of two servers, one SBS 2000 server and a second
> >> windows 2000 server (not a DC) used stictly for TS. Right now the licensing
> >> portion of TS resides on the SBS server. I realize that TS is not available
> >> on SBS 2003, so the licensing portion will have to me moved to the windows
> >> 2000 server, will there be any problems doing this? As far as licensing goes,
> >> the customer has 5 TS licenses, which I understand will be upgraded to
> >> windows 2003 or am I mistaken? Will I have to purchase windows 2000 cals to
> >> accomodate each user who connects to the windows 2000 server as a TS user? It
> >> is a good idea to completely uninstall any AV software on the SBS 2000 server
> >> prior to doing the upgrade, in this case it would be symantec mail security
> >> for exchange and symantec antivirus corporate edition?
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> AM
> >>
> >>
>
> --
> An open letter to the Security Community::
> http://msmvps.com/bradley/archive/2004/12/12/23540.aspx
>
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