Windows Vista Client Access License?

Hi Everyone!

I've recently been asked to support an office of approximately 7 people
(and growing). They are trying to use Windows XP Home edition as a
file/print server and are experiencing issues after hiring two new
people (bringing the office from 5 to 7 employees). Home edition has
done well until this time, now they are receiving "not available"
messages after the first five people have signed on (maxing out the 5
client access licenses).

Anyways, we are looking at a few other opportunities. Linux was my
first choice for a simple file/print server, however, they have other
applications which require a "server edition" to be installed on the
acting server. Unfortunately, they do not have a Linux version.

So, I'm looking at a few options and needed to get feedback.

The office is currently a peer-to-peer type of setup. Security is set
on the individual machines, each employee has their own computer (nobody
has to share machines).

I've kicked around the idea of going to Windows XP Professional for
these simple tasks, however, I'm afraid once they grow past 10
employees, we will be back at this search once again.

Now, the options are Windows Server 2003 or possibly Windows Vista.

It seems that Server 2003 is sold in bundles of 5-client access
licenses. The $500 price tag for the 5-CALs is a bit steep for this
office in addition to the license purchases for more employees... So,
I'm kicking the Vista idea around... However, I can't seem to find the
number of CALs for each "version" of Vista.

Does anyone happen to know the number of client connections available to
Vista boxes?

Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic

.

Hello Troy,

The limits for simultaneous peer-to-peer network connections in Vista are as
follows: Vista Home Basic is 5; all other versions are 10.

Cheers,
Chem

----- Original Message -----
From: "Troy" < troyw3412%40gmail.com">troyw3412gmail.com>
To: < Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com>;
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 5:27 PM
Subject: [CHAD] Windows Vista Client Access License?

> Hi Everyone!
>
&gt; I've recently been asked to support an office of approximately 7 people
&gt; (and growing). They are trying to use Windows XP Home edition as a
> file/print server and are experiencing issues after hiring two new
> people (bringing the office from 5 to 7 employees). Home edition has
> done well until this time, now they are receiving "not available&quot;
>; messages after the first five people have signed on (maxing out the 5
> client access licenses).
>
&gt; Anyways, we are looking at a few other opportunities. Linux was my
> first choice for a simple file/print server, however, they have other
&gt; applications which require a "server edition&quot; to be installed on the
> acting server. Unfortunately, they do not have a Linux version.
>
>; So, I'm looking at a few options and needed to get feedback.
>
&gt; The office is currently a peer-to-peer type of setup. Security is set
> on the individual machines, each employee has their own computer (nobody
> has to share machines).
>
&gt; I've kicked around the idea of going to Windows XP Professional for
> these simple tasks, however, I'm afraid once they grow past 10
> employees, we will be back at this search once again.
&gt;
> Now, the options are Windows Server 2003 or possibly Windows Vista.
&gt;
> It seems that Server 2003 is sold in bundles of 5-client access
&gt; licenses. The $500 price tag for the 5-CALs is a bit steep for this
>; office in addition to the license purchases for more employees... So,
> I'm kicking the Vista idea around... However, I can't seem to find the
> number of CALs for each "version" of Vista.
&gt;
> Does anyone happen to know the number of client connections available to
> Vista boxes?
&gt;

Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic

.

If the office is likely to grow past ten, you're right, it's not
worth setting it up for a limitation - particularly if that growth is
likely to occur in a time frame of three years or less. Windows is
going to be limited as a peer to peer network and for many computers
peer to peer is going to be cumbersome no matter what you use.
You'll need a server and if it has to be Windows, Server 2003 is
probably going to be the best you can do right now.

If you think it will be a longer timeframe, say three to five years,
you may want to get XP Pro in the meantime and hope you don't grow
past ten until you can have a better plan in place.

Wyatt M. Portendt
Group Moderator - iMacChat%40yahoogroups.com">iMacChatyahoogroups.com
Group Owner - Computer-Support%40yahoogroups.com">Computer-Supportyahoogroups.com
Group Owner - Computer_Chat_General%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Chat_Generalyahoogroups.com

Mac Pro * 2 (x) 2.66 GHz Intel Xeon Dual Core * OS X 10.4.10 Tiger/
Windows XP Pro
Dell Dimension E520 * Intel Core 2 E6420 Duo Processor 2.13 GHZ *
Ubuntu Linux
Asus (Homebuilt) * AMD XP64 3400+ * Windows XP Pro
20&quot; iMac * Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz * OS X 10.4.10 Tiger

>
>; ----- Original Message -----
&gt; From: "Troy" < troyw3412%40gmail.com">troyw3412gmail.com>
>; To: < Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com>;
> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 5:27 PM
> Subject: [CHAD] Windows Vista Client Access License?
>
>;
>>; Hi Everyone!
>>
>> I've recently been asked to support an office of approximately 7
>>; people
&gt;> (and growing). They are trying to use Windows XP Home edition as a
>&gt; file/print server and are experiencing issues after hiring two new
>> people (bringing the office from 5 to 7 employees). Home edition has
>> done well until this time, now they are receiving "not available&quot;
>;> messages after the first five people have signed on (maxing out the 5
>&gt; client access licenses).
>>
>> Anyways, we are looking at a few other opportunities. Linux was my
>&gt; first choice for a simple file/print server, however, they have other
&gt;> applications which require a "server edition&quot; to be installed on the
>> acting server. Unfortunately, they do not have a Linux version.
>>
>> So, I'm looking at a few options and needed to get feedback.
>>
>> The office is currently a peer-to-peer type of setup. Security is
>>; set
>> on the individual machines, each employee has their own computer
>>; (nobody
>> has to share machines).
>>
>> I've kicked around the idea of going to Windows XP Professional for
>> these simple tasks, however, I'm afraid once they grow past 10
>&gt; employees, we will be back at this search once again.
&gt;>
&gt;> Now, the options are Windows Server 2003 or possibly Windows Vista.
&gt;>
&gt;> It seems that Server 2003 is sold in bundles of 5-client access
&gt;> licenses. The $500 price tag for the 5-CALs is a bit steep for this
>;> office in addition to the license purchases for more employees...
>>; So,
>> I'm kicking the Vista idea around... However, I can't seem to
>>; find the
>> number of CALs for each "version" of Vista.
&gt;>
&gt;> Does anyone happen to know the number of client connections
>>; available to
>&gt; Vista boxes?

Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic

.

Perhaps this helps: "How To Start Your Own Webserver in 1-Step&quot;
http://www.althack.com/category/how-to-guides/

Tomas

--- In Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com, Troy
<;troyw3412...> wrote:
&gt;
> Hi Everyone!
>
> I've recently been asked to support an office of approximately 7 people
> (and growing). They are trying to use Windows XP Home edition as a
> file/print server and are experiencing issues after hiring two new
> people (bringing the office from 5 to 7 employees). Home edition has
> done well until this time, now they are receiving "not available&quot;
> messages after the first five people have signed on (maxing out the 5
> client access licenses).
>
> Anyways, we are looking at a few other opportunities. Linux was my
> first choice for a simple file/print server, however, they have other
> applications which require a "server edition&quot; to be installed on the
> acting server. Unfortunately, they do not have a Linux version.
>
> So, I'm looking at a few options and needed to get feedback.
>
> The office is currently a peer-to-peer type of setup. Security is set
> on the individual machines, each employee has their own computer
(nobody
> has to share machines).
>
> I've kicked around the idea of going to Windows XP Professional for
> these simple tasks, however, I'm afraid once they grow past 10
> employees, we will be back at this search once again.
&gt;
> Now, the options are Windows Server 2003 or possibly Windows Vista.
&gt;
> It seems that Server 2003 is sold in bundles of 5-client access
> licenses. The $500 price tag for the 5-CALs is a bit steep for this
> office in addition to the license purchases for more employees... So,
> I'm kicking the Vista idea around... However, I can't seem to find the
> number of CALs for each "version" of Vista.
&gt;
> Does anyone happen to know the number of client connections
available to
> Vista boxes?
&gt;

Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic

.