Troubleshooting Terminal Server Licensing Problems

Applies To: Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Terminal Server Licensing issues can result in client connection failures, license server activation failures, and license issuance and upgrade problems. The following topics provide troubleshooting steps to resolve these problems. Additionally, important updates for Terminal Server Licensing in Windows Server 2003 are described, including updates for Service Pack 1. Understanding these updates can help you prevent or minimize problems with Terminal Server Licensing.

In this section

• Understanding Windows Server 2003 updates for Terminal Server Licensing

• Understanding Troubleshooting Considerations for Specific Terminal Server Licensing Environments

• Fixing Client Connectivity Problems

• Fixing CAL Issuance and Upgrade Problems

• Fixing License Server Activation Problems and Other Licensing Problems