Install CALs automatically

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

You can install client access licenses (CALs) by using one of three methods: the Internet, a Web browser, or telephone. It is recommended that you install CALs by using the Internet, as described in the following procedure.

On computers running one of the Windows Server 2003 operating systems, you can install Per Device and Per User CALs. Per User CALs, however, are not enforced by Terminal Server. On computers running the Windows 2000 operating system, you can install Per Device and Internet Connector CALs.

To install client access licenses automatically

  1. Open Terminal Server Licensing. To open Terminal Server Licensing, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Terminal Server Licensing.

  2. Verify that the installation method for the Terminal Server license server is set to Automatic connection (recommended) by right-clicking the Terminal Server license server for which you want to install CALs, and then clicking Properties. On the Installation Method tab, change the installation method if necessary. You cannot install CALs until your Terminal Server license server is activated.

  3. In the console tree, right-click the Terminal Server license server for which you want to install CALs, click Install Licenses to start the Terminal Server CAL Installation Wizard, and then click Next.

  4. The previous steps are not necessary if the Terminal Server CAL Installation Wizard is already started.

  5. In Program and Client License Information, provide the required information for your licensing program to receive your CALs, and then click Next.

    The Microsoft Clearinghouse processes your request, and installs the encrypted CALs on your Terminal Server license server.

  6. Click Finish to complete the process.

    The Terminal Server license server can now issue licenses to clients.

  7. Note

    • Contact the Microsoft Clearinghouse if you receive an error during the CAL installation process. To find the nearest phone number, you must first navigate to Licensing Wizard Properties, select Telephone as the installation method, and then click OK.