Re: SBS on two systems

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so it is not possible for me to preform what i want? Having a test LAN to
test new software, updates, etc. I have the cds for Win SBS, so couldn't i
just reinstall it, if my machine goes down?

"Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" wrote:

Well the fact that its OEM, makes it even more restrictive
OEM is only licensed to be sold with a new server and "usually" comes pre-installed.
If a major component of the server, ie processor, hard drive, etc fails and is not under warranty from the folks who did the pre-install, means you get to buy another copy of SBS .

OEM is licensed only for the server it came with.

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"Subhas" <Subhas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:545EBF48-DB85-48A5-8259-30AFCFB972E9@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I only have one copy of WIN SBS which came preinstalled on our server by
Dell. I guess you can call it our production copy. So i cannot install this
copy on another machine and without activating it?


"Cris Hanna (SBS-MVP)" wrote:

> The most common method Microsoft has for enforcing this reports from disgruntled employee's who in turn report their ex-employer to the Business Software alliance who in turn can file legal action. I worked for a company who underwent an audit prior to me getting there and I believe it cost them nearly 500,000 in fee's and licenses.
>
> if you did use your production copy, you only have 14 day's to use it without activation and you'll have problems since its already activated.
>
> As alan suggested, get yourself a 180 trial copy
>
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> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
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> Please do not respond directly to me, but only post in the newsgroup so all can take advantage
> "Subhas" <Subhas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:D0851C6F-A2B4-4F77-AE77-0ACD6A405C5B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> That is exactly what I want to do, I plan to setup a test LAN with 3-4
> machines to just test changes before I apply them to our production LAN. I
> would just like to know if i am violating any agreement. The data being held
> on the test LAN is not a replica of what is on the production LAN therefore i
> am not treating it as a "warm spare", but just for curiosity, how does
> microsoft enforce this? like how do they know?
>
> "ALeghart" wrote:
>
> > OK Cris, take breath before jerking knee. You are partially correct,
> > but haven't fully answered the question. (Not everyone is a crook!)
> >
> > For test installtions,IIRC, the set limit of the demo version is 180
> > days and 5 CALs. And, not for production use. Best to test alternate
> > configurations before you go live. Some have recommended 2-3 test
> > installations before your final "live" install.
> >
> > For cold spares, check with your licensing coordinator. If you
> > maintain your Software Assurance for this product, you should be able
> > to install a cold spare without additional licensing or purchases. The
> > cold spare can be brought online for software installs, patches,
> > configuration, etc. Not for data synchronization/replication...this
> > would be a "warm spare" and requires additional licensing.
> >
> > **Your second SBS machine should not be installed on the same LAN as
> > your existing SBS server. The non-technical explanation: there can be
> > only one SBS server on your LAN and on the domain.
> >
> > For either the cold spare or testing scenarios, you may consider
> > running SBS as a Virtual Machine. Hardware expenditures and rebooting
> > are reduced. Also, you will be able to isolate the SBS on its own LAN
> > without having to string new cabling and hardware. Don't forget to
> > properly license the host operating systems.
> >
> > Hope that helps.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Alan Leghart
> >
> >
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