Re: Removing CALs from Old SBS Server

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On Feb 14, 7:55 pm, v-ja...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ("Jacky Luo [MSFT]")
wrote:
Hi ccholai,

Thanks for posting here.

From the description, I understand the issue is that the CAL number of your
old server is still 10 after the transfer operation. If I am off base,
please don't hesitate to let me know.

In this case, you had better to remove the CALs on the old server, to do so:

1.backup up licenses on server management.

2.go to %systemroot\system32\%, Rename the existing licstr.cpa, and then
refresh the licensing snap-in. A new store will be created, and the snap-in
will indicate the number of installed licenses as 5.

I appreciate your time. I am happy to be of assistance and look forward to
your reply.

Best regards,

Jacky Luo (MSFT)
Microsoft CSS Online Newsgroup Support

Hey Jacky,

Thanks alot - It worked!!

My other question is now -

Can I do a rebuild of that server using the original CD - Will
Activation be a problem?

Thanks heaps for your help,

ccholai


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