My client is located across a number of States. We have two server set up in
one State that is not having any issues with performance, except when Project
Managers are opening files, saving files and using Build Team from Enterprise
from other States - that is the performance issues relate to network speed.
I have read in many places that Microsoft recommends using Terminal Services
to address this issue.
We were ready to trial Citrix when I was warned that you need to be careful
of licensing when implementing Terminal Services. I called a MS rep and they
said that I would need to license all staff in the organisation with MS
Project Professional if I was to implement this solution (over 3000 people).
Is this correct? We are happy to purchase licenses for those who use MS
Project Pro. Any suggestions how to set things up so that we comply with MS
licensing requirements?
Regards,
Adam
That's incorrect Adam.
Here is the License Terms for Project 2003 Professional and Standard
Editions
A. Standard License Terms. You have the rights below for each license
you acquire.
I) Installation and Use Rights.
a) Licensed Device. The licensed device is the device on which
you use the software. You may install and use one copy of
the software, any component product of the software, and any
prior Microsoft version of the software on the licensed
device. Except in the case of remote assistance, only one
user at a time may use these copies.
b) Portable Device. You may install another copy on a portable
device for use by the single primary user of the licensed
device.
c) Network Device. You may also install one copy on a network
device. You may only use that copy as described in the
Remote Access section below.
II) Additional Licensing Requirements and/or Use Rights.
a) Remote Access. You may access and use the software remotely
from another device as described below.
* Primary user. The single primary user of the device
hosting the remote desktop session may access and use
the software remotely from any other device. No other
person may use the software under the same license at
the same time except to provide support services.
* Non-primary users. Any user may access and use the
software remotely from a separately licensed device.
* Remote assistance. You may allow other devices to
access the software to provide you with support
services. You do not need additional licenses for this
access.
You can download the Microsoft Licensing Product Use Rights document at:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/5/f/a5fc3270-2fe6-4536-b228-
6b333ab8569d/PUR_Oct2005.doc
OR
http://tinyurl.com/cq254
Here's some additional licensing info on Terminal Server you'll need to
know:
There are two types of Terminal Server Client Access Licenses are
available: TS Device CAL or TS User CAL.
From the FAQ About Terminal Services:
Q. What license do I need for non–Microsoft products such as Citrix
MetaFrame?
A. You need a Terminal Services CAL for each device; in addition, each
server must have a Windows CAL for each connection. Because
non–Microsoft products run on top of Terminal Services, you need the
same licensing as always, plus any additional licensing for the third-
party software.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/community/centers/terminal/te
rminal_faq.mspx#ERF
OR
http://tinyurl.com/66ef7
Here's a list of Microsoft links that describe the licensing issues with
Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server:
Licensing Terminal Server in Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/ts2003.msp
x
OR
http://tinyurl.com/feu4
Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server Licensing (Whitepaper)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/termservlic
..mspx
OR
http://tinyurl.com/npz4
Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server licensing issues and requirements
for deployment (Good KB Article)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;823313
Good Luck
--
Rolly Perreaux, PMP
Project Server Trainer/Consultant
IT Summit Series
Advanced Microsoft Technology Training
http://www.itsummitseries.com