Thin Client - Licensing Question

[Guest]

I am considering rolling out a thin client network but am unsure of the
licensing implications.

What I want to do is to offer remote desktops via Citrix to Winterms. Do I
need TS Cals for the WinTerms? Does this cover me for use of the Windows 2000
OS?

I also want to provide Microsoft Office. Some users need Professional and
some only Standard. Do I need a license for each client or by concurrent
connections - also any implications for the different versions?

Many thanks

Dave

 

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

Yes, you need a TS CAL for every connecting client - not concurrent
Yes, you need an Office license for every client which is used to
run Office - not concurrent

Windows 2000 Terminal Services Licensing FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/howtobuy/pricing/tsfaq.
asp

Licensing Microsoft Office in a Windows Terminal Server Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/howtobuy/pricing/licens
office.asp

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