TS CAL

[Willie Vigil Jr.]

Can a TS CAL purchased for TS on 2003 be used on TS for
W2K?

 

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

Yes, you can use your downgrade rights.

Windows Server 2003 Pricing and Licensing FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/priclic
faq.mspx

Q. Can I downgrade a Windows CAL for use on a Windows 2000 server?

A. Yes. Both Windows Server 2003 User and Device CALs can be
downgraded to access a Windows 2000 server.

 

[Charles]

Yes, but be sure to buy the correct CAL you want, because
in nWindows 2003 Terminal server, there is 2 kind of TS
CAL, Device CAL and User CAL and they cannot be changed.
So if you are planning to upgrade your Windows 2000 to
Windows 2003 Server in the next months, you CAL will be
the same as you decide today so it is a good thing to
verify first your planning.


Charles