Hi there,
From my institution, I was provided with some Microsoft softwares that I am allowed to test on my own test beds for educational use only. I obtained a copy of Windows 2003 Server and I am interested to test it out in a real network situation. As I can tell, I need CALs for the client PCs. This is my first time doing server/network related stuff and if anyone could tell me what CAL is really for? Say if I purchase the 5 CAL pack for Windows 2003 Server from my local stores, do I just buy it for the sake of legally using the software or where do I have to enter the CALs (obviously I?ve never bought CALs before?)?
On the 2 test beds I did, I performed a fresh install of W2K3 Server on one desktop and joined the domain on the other desktop. However, I wasn?t supplied with any CALs with this key I installed Win2k3 with so I am not sure even if I have to buy CAL, where would I enter the numbers?
Haha I am a little confused =\ Thanks for replying.
From my institution, I was provided with some Microsoft softwares that I am allowed to test on my own test beds for educational use only. I obtained a copy of Windows 2003 Server and I am interested to test it out in a real network situation. As I can tell, I need CALs for the client PCs. This is my first time doing server/network related stuff and if anyone could tell me what CAL is really for? Say if I purchase the 5 CAL pack for Windows 2003 Server from my local stores, do I just buy it for the sake of legally using the software or where do I have to enter the CALs (obviously I?ve never bought CALs before?)?
On the 2 test beds I did, I performed a fresh install of W2K3 Server on one desktop and joined the domain on the other desktop. However, I wasn?t supplied with any CALs with this key I installed Win2k3 with so I am not sure even if I have to buy CAL, where would I enter the numbers?
Haha I am a little confused =\ Thanks for replying.