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Questions tagged [licensing]

A probably off-topic question relating to the terms and conditions under which a piece of software is permitted to be used by those others. Per the FAQ, licensing questions are generally off topic on SeverFault.

Licensing, in the context of IT, typically refers to the terms and conditions under which a piece of software is permitted to be used by others. Per the FAQ, typical licensing questions are off topic on SeverFault.

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Windows Server 2008 License Mismatched With Version

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? I'm working with a small business' server that has started displaying messages about their copy of Windows not being genuine. After some investigation, I discovered that…
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Terminal Services License Server will only issue temporary licenses

I have a Windows 2003 machine as a license server and two Windows 2000 servers running Terminal Services. For some reason I can't fathom, the license server will only issue temporary licenses. If I run licmgr.exe, I get the following…
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Can App-V be used to prevent software piracy?

I would like to deploy an expensive proprietary software to users in a Remote Desktop environment (users are only using RDP to connect to our servers). I would like to allow them to run and use the full potential on the software, but only on our…
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Can I activate a Windows Server Trial using an OEM key?

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? I am currently running a trial of SBS 2011 Essentials that has expired. Most of the results I see for SBS 2011 on the internet are for OEM DVDs. Can I use the product key…
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Any reason not to skiprearm when deploying Win7?

If you always intend to deploy within your organization, and license windows with KMS, is there ever a reason not to include skiprearm=1 in your various unattend files? Seems to let me get more use out of my images.
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Legalese: What is a "live operating environment" (EULA)?

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? In the Windows 7 RC EULA, what is meant by "use ... in a live operating environment"? I don't know if I am "in a live operating environment" or not. Has anyone encountered…
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Exceeding the DB size limit on SQL Server Express in READ_ONLY

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? If my database is larger than 10GB and I'm using it in READ_ONLY mode, will I be violating the licensing agreement somehow? It appears that SQL Server Express edition only…
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SQL Server 2005 / 2008 Licensing question

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? I have read up online, and through some threads here like this one. But I'm still confused and need to see if anyone can shed some light. My company is deploying a clickonce…
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SQL Server Costs

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? I`ve been looking on the web for quite a long time to find out the pricing for SQL Server. Microsoft makes you browse for a long time until you find some piece of info.…
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Two SBS 2003 Servers, two domains, one company, Exchange, and Terminal Services

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? Here's the scenario; please let me know if I haven't provided enough info. Business 1 went out of business, and their assets were purchased by Business 2. Business 1 had an…
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Is it possible to get installed Microsoft software and serial number?

I want to have a list of all installed Microsoft software on a machine. I think this will do the job but the problem is that I need to have Serial numbers of the installed Microsoft applications. Is there any OS SDK or third party tool for that?
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From vSphere Essentials Plus Kit to 4 hosts

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? We are thinking about getting the VMware essentials plus kit for 3 hosts, but in far future we would like to manage 4 hosts. Is there some cheaper way how to extend the…
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Location of Windows COA sticker on Dell PowerEdge R710

I'm asking somebody at a remote location to find the Windows Product key / Certificate of Authenticity for a Dell PowerEdge R710 that shipped with Windows Server 2008. Where should I ask them to look? I'm guessing it's a sticker on the server…
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How does Microsoft TechNet Subscription work?

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? I want to use TechNet to download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 to two virtual machines. I am not familiar with TechNet so I am hoping you can guide me in the right…
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Diference in windows 2008 R2 editions MSDN Technet Volume License

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? Are there any differences when downloading a windows 2008 R2 standard edition from different sources like: Volume License Platform Technet MSDN I mean, does the one I…
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