Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

James — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:23:49 GMT

I built a Windows Server 2008 R2 system with the intent of having a few people access it through remote desktop (max 4). I purchased CALs but apparently I purchased 2008 TS CALs. It sounds like from the opening paragraph that I can still use them but doesn't say how to install them. First, can I use them like RDS CALs? Or do I have to purchase RDS CALs for what I want to do? Thanks.

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re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

Nicky — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:50:02 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I can purchase 10 RDS User Cals for Microsoft Server 2008? I contacted Microsoft originally and they sent me Windows Small Business Server 2008 Cals Suite which didn't work. Our server was set up with the 120 day trial bases and has expired so I need to purchase licenses. When I called Microsoft for an exchange they told me the RDS user Cals that I originally wanted are out of stock and I have to purchase them from a reseller. Problem is, due to Microsoft's mistake I've lost a day of shipping and I need the Cals overnighted. Any suggestions??

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

Rich — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:36:31 GMT

If we only have 10 users out 15 connected at the same time, we dont need 5 more cals, do we? We have a 10 user cal already installed on the terminal server. We never have more than 10 domain users connected at the same time to the terminal server.

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

R. Janssen — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:44:20 GMT

Is it correct that i can only see the hotfix being for Vista ?

I have a 2008 SBS premium with 2008 STD installed on a VM to run TS.

I cannot add the RDS User CAL's as i cannot get the RD License Service to work.

Only have the TS license service.

After searching i came here, to my surprise i only see that it applies to vista ?

Can u confirm to that its correct and working for 2008 or did i receive the wrong hotfix ?

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

John A. Davis — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:26:12 GMT

All this is truly mind numbing. Who thought all this up? It is now looking like a full time occupation to set up TS where it used to take only a couple minutes. I can't believe you guys.

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

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re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

Jadeonpax — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:17:48 GMT

Hi,

We have a win 2k3 terminal server which we using for a long time, now we set up a new RDS license and planning to let win2k3 ts to get license from Win 2008 R2 RDS license server. Is that possible? Can a win2k3 ts use a win2008 rds cal from wind 2008 R2 RDS license server?

Thanks..

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

Confusing is right! — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:38:45 GMT

From what I gather, you need to purchase 10 RDS CALS and another 5 user CALS.

I think the RDS CALS are the ones that are required to log in via RDS but the user CALS are not entered anywhere and are more so you comply with the licensing agreement. If you dont have them, everything will still work but you will be breaking the EULA.

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

License Confusion — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:34:42 GMT

Is there a separation between RDS and the CALs that come with the Server OS? if a server OS comes with 5 CALs are and I want 10 RDS CALS, do I need to purchase 5 Windows CALs in addition to the 5 that came with the server purchse to match the 10 RDS CALs? Thanks.

re: Windows Server 2008 RDS and Windows Server 2008 TS CAL Compatibility

Silvia Doomra [MSFT] — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:01:15 GMT

@John: In all you need 10 RDS CALs. If you already have 5 RDS CALs then you just need to purchase 5 more. But if you have 5 lower version CALs then either you need to get these 5 upgraded and purchase 5 higher version ones or purchase 10 RDS CALs.