small Windows SBS 2008 Standard licensing question

[webmastir]

I'm running a server w/ Windows SBS (small business server) 2008 standard on it. I'm getting the typical "grace period is about to end in so many days" reminder/popup. So, of course, i'ts asking me to supply TS Licenses.

The Retail copy of SBS came w/ the typical 5 user CALs. The server hosts a healthcare program & sql server, yes both due to financial reasons. Anyway, there are 2 people who RD DIRECTLY into the server b/c of other misc reasons, and 2 other users who are on the domain & utilize the shares for the program on their workstiations. Here's my questions. Yes, as of right now, only 2 max *active* RDP connections are allowed. If i were to let this TS/RDS period run out, would Windows really shutdown the entire RD protocol functionality? I mean, the server doesn't fully utilize anywhere near what 2008 has to offer, in terms of remote abilities.
The only remote feature that gets used is people actually RDing into it & running a program straight off the server.

I cannot seem to get a straight flipping answer from anyone. I've talked to 3 MS reps, and they just say "to my knowledge services will halt". I straight up ask them for a yes or no if I cannot RD directly into the server once this grace period runs up, and I get that answer pretty much every time. Does anyone here, which I'm sure there is

, know for sure what will happen when time period is over.

Thanks

(p.s. to my knowledge, won't 2 concurrent connections always be allowed thru RDP, whether grace period runs up or not?1?)

 

[RebateMonger]

SBS 2008, like SBS 2003, doesn't support Terminal Services. It's considered a security hazard. If you need a Terminal Server, you'll want a second Server 2008 box.

http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2008/09/26/can-i-use-terminal-services-in-sbs-2008.aspx

 

[webmastir]

thanks. good info. but yes or no if I can RD directly into the server once this grace period runs up

so the terminal services is what's allowing RDP to work like it is so far right? so if time is up, i CANNOT remote directly into the server anymore i'm understanding this correctly?

 

[RebateMonger]

SBS 2008, like all recent versions of Windows Server, allows two simultaneous Administrative Remote Desktop logins, plus one from the console (local keyboard). These do not require Terminal Services to be installed. Terminal Services should be uninstalled.

 

[webmastir]

SBS 2008, like all recent versions of Windows Server, allows two simultaneous Administrative Remote Desktop logins, plus one from the console (local keyboard). These do not require Terminal Services to be installed. Terminal Services should be uninstalled.

HAH! That's what I thought. Thank you very much. I'll try that asap!
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