We have a server running Windows Server 2003 and we are getting a replacement server for it. We have bought 25 licenses for old one. If we are not going to use the old server can we transfer these licenses over to the new sever running windows server 2003? Thanks

Hello,do you talk about TS client access licenses? That's the only ones whereyou have to prepare a new license server. Otherwise MS licenses must be purchased in the correct amount of needed ones. To be sure better call MS support, licensing with MS is always complex.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

We bought the server from dell a few years back and we bought 25 CALS for it. We just need to know if we need to buy new CALS for the new server or if we can transfer them to the new one since we are not going to use the old one anymore. Thanks for your help!

Hello,as said before only Terminal server client access licenses will be controlled with a server. Others you just must have. So with the new 2003 server, with it's own license, you can also use the 25 existing Cals as far as i know.But again, call MS support to be safe.Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

Hi , Please follow meinolf suggestion. further assistance regarding licensing questions, please call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp to find contact information in their locations. Hope it helps.sainath !analyze

I will call them. Thanks you for all your help. I have one question for you all. Can you upgrade Server 2003 User CALS to Server 2008 User CALS or do you have to buy all new ones. Just trying to get some things answered before placing order. Again I really appreciate all your help. Thanks