M
Fri Feb 04 21:20:59 CST 2005
I believe that if you have W2K3 Server you can "downgrade" to W2K Server for
only the cost of media. someone else here may know the licensing cost
MM
"Joe Letter" <nojunk@nojunk.com> wrote in message
news:uvatq4vCFHA.3536@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Thanks for the very helpful information!
>
> The database we are using that is designed in access is a
> predesinged app for non-profit organizations to track the clients they
> provide aid to. The product is in use by similar non-profit organizations
> and so I feel somewhat confident that we won't experience any major
> problems, and unfortunately we already have a vested interest ($) in the
> product. I don't believe the company that designed and maintains the
> database would not be willing to convert the app to a sql based app.
>
> Thanks for the suggestion w/using TS2k, however we have very
> inexpensive copies of TS2k3 available to us through a microsoft non-profit
> donation program. With this program w2k ts in not available. So how
does
> licensing work with ts2k3?
>
> Lastly.. Does anyone know how I should go about spec'ing a server
> for this configuration?
>
> Thanks again!
> Joe Letter
>
>
>
> "M.M." <nosend2me@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Ouv5MjMBFHA.1404@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >I used an Access application with a similar set-up 3 or 4 years ago.
> > Depending on how "active" the use is and how large the mdb file you may
> > run
> > into corruption problems. Toward the end (before upgrading to sql) we
had
> > to
> > repair the mdb file at least once a day. If the mdb file is small and
> > there
> > is not alot of activity you will be able to use it as you plan but
beware,
> > you may have trouble.
> >
> > A W2K3 TServer requires access licences for each user, W2K TServer
> > includes
> > unlimited access licences for XPPro and W2K Clients. For this reason, I
> > installed W2K Server for our separate TServer.
> >
> > The big thing with TServer is locking down and securing the box so that
> > your
> > users don't acidentaly shut it down, delete system files, etc. This
> > process
> > is somewhat confusing for people llike me that are new to Group Policy.
> > There is good step by step instructions at:
> >
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=278295
> >
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;260370
> >
> > Using various group policy settings you can prohibit chnages to the
> > desktop,
> > set a standard strat menu, hide drives and much much more.
> >
> > There are also programs available to help you lock down TServers:
> >
> >
http://www.tricerat.com/?page=desktop2k1
> >
> > Do alot of reading beofre you move... and protect the TServer box.
Without
> > the correct settings your users can basically trash the Server. You can
> > even set-up the TServer to only run a single app for select users and
when
> > they close it they are logged off.
> >
> > Best of luck...
> > MM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Joe Letter" <nojunk@nojunk.com> wrote in message
> > news:eiyLuJABFHA.4072@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> >> I will be setting up a terminal server to allow for Access
based
> >> database to be run over vpn at tolerable speeds, but would like to draw
> >> on
> >> the advice of the group for this implemenation if at all possible. I
> >> really would appreciate any feedback that could help smooth the
process.
> >>
> >> Here is my scenario:
> >>
> >> A sbs2k server w/50 client access licenses
> >> a large database built on ms-access
> >> 15 local users
> >> 3 remote workers with potentially 5 remote workers in the near future.
> >>
> >> My goal is to:
> >>
> >> Install a separate Windows 2003 server that can act as a terminal
server
> >> allow remote users to use our existing vpn to connect to the terminal
> > server
> >> to run the access db.
> >>
> >>
> >> My current questions are:
> >>
> >> #1 I need to purchase win 2k3 server, but do I need to purchase CALs
> >> for
> >> server access? I am of the understanding that a member server does not
> > need
> >> separate cals to be purchased for it as long as it is in the sbs2k
> >> domain.
> >> Is this true, _and_ does this hold true with a win2k3 server on a sbs2k
> >> domain being 2k3 is newer than the domain OS?
> >>
> >> #2 What do I need to purchase for access licenses for TS? Do I use
> > user
> >> or device licenses? What critieria should I use to decide which method
> >> to
> >> use?
> >>
> >> #3 Is there a good walkthrough guide on setting up a terminal
server?
> >> Where can I get instructions to help me do this process properly?
> >>
> >> #4 Where can I go to get hardware recomendations for a server for
this
> >> 3-5 user terminal server?
> >>
> >>
> >> What I do know:
> >>
> >> I do not want to run terminal services on the sbs2k server - for
> >> compatibility and hardware requirement reasons - I have already
> >> determined
> >> this is an option I should not do.
> >>
> >> Thanks so much in advanced for any wisdom as I go through this install.
> > You
> >> guys are great!
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Joe
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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