SBS 2003 and TS

[milesy]

We currently run a single server with SBS2003 STD on it. We are openning a new office in another town. The new office will have a slow DSL connection (due to its location 512 Kbits down and 256Kbits up)

Our main application that we run works fine on a Terminal server (say the software provider) the other thing that the remote office will need from the small business servers is access to the our intr-net site.

The SBS2003 is also configured for VPN.

My question.

Can we just buy another server, install Server 2003 configured as a Terminal Server. On the TS box I just make sure there are is a short cut to our main application.

I have some question about licences but that can wait until I know my initial proposal is correct.

Cheers

Craig Miles, CCNA

 

[58sniper]

Yes, you can install another server, make it a Terminal Server, and grant access to your application.

Pat Richard, MCSE(2) MCSA:Messaging, CNA(2)

 

[ShackDaddy]

Or use an XP workstation with WinConnect (thinsoftinc.com) on it and save some money, if all you want to do is host that application. You may not need server-level hardware for what you are doing (application serving). I recently deployed a QuickBooks solution this way for 4 remote accounting employees to use, and it works great.

ShackDaddy

 

[milesy]

Ok licenses. This is a night mare. I have looked and read but I am no closer to my answer so I'll ask here.

We have 10 cals for the SBS server only 7 are ever used. We need 3 users at site "B" via a terminal server. Do I just need a copy of server 2003 with its 5 cals and 3 Terminal server Licenses.

We are also thinking of installing Office onto the TS box. Do I need a License for each user or can I install it as usual and dose the TS License cover it.....

Very confused and open to help.


Craig Miles, CCNA

 

[markdmac]

You will get the 5 server cals with the new server but will need to purchase 5 TS CALs as well as 5 Office CALs.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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