Updated: July 13, 2020 (January 13, 2003)

Terminal Server CAL Changes in Windows Server 2003

This table outlines the various scenarios for accessing Windows .NET Terminal Server with Terminal Server Client Access Licenses (TS CALs) and how these scenarios have changed from Windows 2000 Terminal Server. Note that under Windows .NET Terminal Server, TS CALs can be applied to either users or devices.

Scenario	Client Type	Windows 2000 Terminal Server	Windows .NET Terminal Server
Employees accessing applications via terminal services	Windows XP Professional without upgrade rights, purchased before Windows Server 2003 ships	No TS CAL purchase required.		TS CAL must be obtained (at no charge) from Microsoft for each device or user.
	Windows XP Professional without upgrade rights, purchased after Windows Server 2003 ships			TS CAL must be purchased for each device or each user.
	Windows desktop covered by an Enterprise Agreement, Software Assurance, or Upgrade Advantage before Windows Server 2003 ships			TS CAL must be obtained (at no

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