AllenWadsworth
Mon Nov 27 07:51:01 CST 2006
Thanks for you help. I will give it a try again this morning.
Thanks,
Allen
"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" wrote:
> Maybe some help here Allen...
>
> Transfer SBS2000 license to a new server
>
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs/browse_thread/thread/5f1dc462d1227081/797c090f330c29fb?lnk=st&q=sbs+2000+transfer+cal+to+new+server&rnum=5&hl=en#797c090f330c29fb
>
> Chapter 24 - Small Business Server Licensing and Upgrades
>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sbs/2000/reskit/sbrk0024.mspx?mfr=true
>
> "Upgrading the Server Computer
> If you are upgrading your server computer and reinstalling Small Business
> Server software along with the CALs, you will be asked for a password. A
> System ID number appears in a message, which asks you to call Microsoft
> Technical Support for a new password. The new password is required to unlock
> the floppy disk and to add the full number of licenses. "
>
>
> What you need to tell MS is that you need a reactivation code (password) for
> the CAL pack(s). The CALs are tied to the Mac address of the NIC when they
> are first installed, so MS needs to give you a code (password) to break this
> and allow the CAL pak to be reinstalled again. This should be a free call.
> Be persistent.
>
> --
> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> ============================
>
> "Allen Wadsworth" <AllenWadsworth@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:0181079D-B9CA-41A1-B5AE-3769CBF2F60F@microsoft.com...
> >I have just purchased SBS 2003 and am looking to install in the next couple
> > of days. In the mean time, I have an extra Dell PowerEdge server that I
> > want
> > to install my current SBS 2000 on so I will have as little downtime as
> > possible. I will install SBS 2003 on my new server as the other works for
> > now. Problem is I am not allowed to add my cals without calling Microsoft
> > and getting a password. I am doing exactly what the technical support
> > file
> > on the CAL disk says to do. I just called Microsoft and the lady I taked
> > to
> > says I have to pay for the technical support. All I need is the password
> > for
> > the reinstall of the CAL's. I have a 20 CAL disk and a 5 CAL disk. Am I
> > calling the wrong group or can I do it online. Any help would be great.
> > Allen
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