Migration of a TS server

[Guest]

I have a server running W2K SBS and a 2nd W2K member server. The SBS server
is a TS Licensing, and the member is the TS server. Due to growth, I am
planning a parrallel migration from SBS to Full 2003 products. Accounts /
Mailboxes will transfered using ADMT2, etc...

How can I migrate the TS server from the existing domain to the new one ?

As it is a member server, can I just drop it into a workgroup and then join
the new domain ? - If so, how does the licensing work ?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Tia,

 

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

Are you going to upgrade your TS to 2003 as well?
Just join the new domain, I don't think that you have to go through
a workgroup stage at all.
You'll have to install and activate a 2003 TS Licensing Server in
the domain. A 2003 LS can handle both W2K and 2003 TS CALs.

If you upgrade your TS to 2003, you will have to buy and install a
2003 TS CAL for every connecting client or users (no "free" TS CALs
for W2K Pro or XP Pro clients).

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

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your response...

I was planning on leaving the server as W2K, as the server / TS sessions are
running a specialist program that would need 3rd party interaction.

Would I need to contact MS Licensing to re-register the TS CAL's ?
Or is there a way to tranfer the licenses without contacting MS ?

Thnx again !

 

[Guest]

Don't forget that you'll have to address the migration of user profiles, as
users logging onto a new domain with new accounts will receive a new user
profile, generated from the Default User Profile.

--
Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com

 

[Vera Noest [MVP]]

You will have to phone the Clearinghouse to get your licenses re-
issued for installment on the new Licensing Server.

Check:
Microsofts Terminal Services FAQ at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/community/centers/termin
al/terminal_faq.asp

Q. How do I move my licenses from one licensing server to another?

291795 - HOW TO: Locate a Phone Number for the Microsoft
Clearinghouse
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=291795

--
Vera Noest
MCSE, CCEA, Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://hem.fyristorg.com/vera/IT
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