Where to put the TS license server 1

[rjs]

I seem to remember seeing threads and other info about where to install the TS licensing server service, but can't seem to find them again.

Can anyone tell me or point me to info on where to BEST install TS license server?

We wiil have: 3 load balanced MF 3.0/FR3 servers.

Have: Windows 2003 domain with 2 existing DC and 2 other member servers.

Thanks.

R.Sobelman

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[mitchero]

http://www.brianmadden.com/content/content.asp?id=154

"The TS licensing service is separate from the actual Terminal Server components that allow users to run remote sessions.

In Windows 2003 Terminal Server environments, the TS licensing service must be installed on a Windows 2003 server. That server can be any server in your environment, and it doesn’t have to be a server that’s running Terminal Server. Most companies install the TS licensing service on a standard Windows 2003 file and print server.

The TS licensing service can be installed on any Windows 2003 server. It does not have to be in-stalled on a domain controller. Furthermore, this installation can be done at the time of the OS installation or at any time after that via the Control Panel (Control Panel | Add Remove Pro-grams | Windows Components | Terminal Services Licensing Service).

There is no need to build a dedicated licensing server. The TS licensing service can run on any Windows 2003 server without adversely affecting performance. It adds very little CPU or memory overhead, and its hard disk requirements are negligible. The average memory usage is less than 10MB when active, and the license database will grow in increments of only 5 MB for every 6,000 license tokens issued. The license server does not require Internet access."

 

[patrickrouse]

http://www.workthin.com/tsls2k3.htm

http://www.workthin.com/tsls2k.htm

Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server

http://www.workthin.com

 

[ascotta]

Agree with Mitchero, however if you are going to use Windows 2000 then TS Licensing MUST be installed on a DC.

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Cheers
Scott

 

[rjs]

Thanks. That is just what I needed. Must have been leftover memories of the W2000 TS that had me wondering.

R.Sobelman

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