CAL questions

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1) if I already have say 50 CALs for windows 2000 and I am about to setup a
new windows server 2003 machine (within the same domain), do I need to get
new CALs?

2) similar to number 1, if I already have 50 Exchange 2000 CALs and I am
about to upgrade that to Exchange 2003 do I have to get new exch 2003 CALs?

3) I remember for 2k these could be applied either 'per server' or 'per
seat'. Now I see 'per device' or 'per user'? Just new names for the same
thing? a brief explanation of these would be very much appreciated, if
anyone is feeling so inclined to be so kind.

haven't bought new licenses in a while... confused.
 
Licensing questions are best answered by your software vendor.

Having said that:
- A Device CAL permits one device (used by any number of users) to access or
use the server software. A User CAL permits one user using any device to
gain access to or use the server software. Many Exchange Server users prefer
the User CAL because it allows access to the server running Exchange Server
from multiple devices, including computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
Device CALs can be used in kiosks or shared computer environments where
multiple employees use the same computer to access their e-mail and calendar
information. For example, in a manufacturing environment where 100 factory
floor workers each shift can use any of the 10 shared computers on the
floor, the factory only needs to purchase 10 Device CALs.
http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/howtobuy/licensingFAQ.mspx

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1. Yes, to access a Windows 2003 Server you will need a 2003 CAL.

2. Yes.

3. Per user is as it states, a CAL for each user. Per Device is a CAL for
a device such as computer, handheld, etc. Device CALS are good if you have
multiple users sharing one Device, you only need one Device CAL if you they
all use this machine.

If you need any further help in Licensing, you can contact a Microsoft
Certified Partner like myself, or contact a national vendor such as CDW,
Dell, etc. which have qualified licensing experts to help you out. Licesing
can be confusing, so asking an expert can get you the correct licenses,
program and pricing.
 
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