A question about W/server2003 NFR kit

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Al Dykes

We got a copy of Server2003 Ent Ed with 25 clients from microsoft at a
corporate event. I was specifically told that it was absolutly
standard unrestricted software and the MS guy joked that "he dinb't
want to see it on ebay."


I want to use it for production and I have 2 questions:

When the time comes will the next version of Server recognize this as
a prerequisite ?

Has MS ever put a special or restricted version server software in a
box without identifying the restriction?

This is a 25 client kit. I can't see MS making educational/restricted
version with a 25 seat license. If they wanted to hobble it they just
make it a a 5 client kit.

Here's the identifying info:

The sticker says "WIN SRV ENT 2003 ENG NA NFR CD 25 C"

NFR is obviously Not For Resale.

I'd like to know what NA means

There is a sticker on the box that says "Promotional Sample Not For Resale"


Thanks
 
You'll have to contact Microsoft directly and ask them.
Your question is not related to Windows XP deployment issues.

Windows Server 2003 Support
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=3198

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| We got a copy of Server2003 Ent Ed with 25 clients from microsoft at a
| corporate event. I was specifically told that it was absolutly
| standard unrestricted software and the MS guy joked that "he dinb't
| want to see it on ebay."
|
|
| I want to use it for production and I have 2 questions:
|
| When the time comes will the next version of Server recognize this as
| a prerequisite ?
|
| Has MS ever put a special or restricted version server software in a
| box without identifying the restriction?
|
| This is a 25 client kit. I can't see MS making educational/restricted
| version with a 25 seat license. If they wanted to hobble it they just
| make it a a 5 client kit.
|
| Here's the identifying info:
|
| The sticker says "WIN SRV ENT 2003 ENG NA NFR CD 25 C"
|
| NFR is obviously Not For Resale.
|
| I'd like to know what NA means
|
| There is a sticker on the box that says "Promotional Sample Not For Resale"
|
|
| Thanks
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| a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m
 
Did you ask in the Windows Server newsgroups? As the experts there are more
likely to have an answer, than those of us that monitor the XP newsgroups.

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Al Dykes said:
We got a copy of Server2003 Ent Ed with 25 clients from microsoft at a
corporate event. I was specifically told that it was absolutly
standard unrestricted software and the MS guy joked that "he dinb't
want to see it on ebay."


I want to use it for production and I have 2 questions:

When the time comes will the next version of Server recognize this as
a prerequisite ?

If you mean can you upgrade this product - yes.
Has MS ever put a special or restricted version server software in a
box without identifying the restriction?

Not for FPP (Full Packaged Product - in a retail box).
This is a 25 client kit. I can't see MS making educational/restricted
version with a 25 seat license. If they wanted to hobble it they just
make it a a 5 client kit.

Here's the identifying info:

The sticker says "WIN SRV ENT 2003 ENG NA NFR CD 25 C"

NFR is obviously Not For Resale.

I'd like to know what NA means

North America (English Language)
There is a sticker on the box that says "Promotional Sample Not For
Resale"

Ok - so it is a perfectly normal 25 CAL copy of Windows Server 2003
Enterprise Edition on CD that may not be resold as it is for giving away as
a promotional item and hence is it clearly marked NRF - Not For Resale.

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