What You Need to Know Before You Buy Terminal Server 2008 CAL
You may be looking to connect several computers to a central location. Perhaps you want to find a way for all the computers on your network to share resources. You will be happy to know that eBay has the Terminal Server 2008 CAL you are looking for, and here is what you need to know before you make your purchase.
What are the licensing options for Terminal Server 2008 CAL?Your purchase of Terminal Server 2008 CAL on eBay will give you many options for its use. The Client Access License (CAL) can be purchased in increments of five, up to 50 instances. These are retail, rather than OEM, licenses and can be used in production environments. When you purchase a CAL package, you receive a product code that you will use to register the computers on which you have installed Terminal Server. Registration ensures that product upgrades are automatically made available for download to your network computers.
Which client functions can Terminal Server 2008 CAL support?Terminal Server can simultaneously support up to 50 clients, each of which will likely be supporting its own group of connected devices. Any computers that are connected to a particular client are able to share all the resources that Terminal Server deploys to that client. While network resources are available to all client computers, programs and services run only on the server, creating cost savings and minimizing the amount of time needed to administer the network.
Applications and services that are hosted on Terminal Server can be selectively deployed to specific client computers, making it possible for each client to run its own set of services and programs. It is thus possible for one client computer to support network printers while another client supports media streaming operations. Because Terminal Server is installed on individual clients, each of which can connect to a multitude of separate devices, the number and type of applications it can support is nearly unlimited.
What are the specifications for Terminal Server 2008 CAL?Your purchase of Terminal Server 2008 will include a set of client access licenses for installation on a single platform. Some of the services and applications that can be deployed to client computers are determined by the underlying platform that you will be using to support your installation of Terminal Server. Check the product information and manufacturer's manual to confirm that your proposed installation will provide the infrastructure you need. The following list summarizes additional characteristics of Terminal Server 2008 CAL.
- Operating System:Windows Server 2008 Standard, Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise, Windows Server 2008 Datacenter, Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter, Windows Web Server 2008, and Windows Web Server R2 2008
- Licensing Options:Retail version; sold in groups of five, up to 50 Client Access Licenses
- Installation Method:CD, DVD, product downloads, and subscriptions