Terminal Services on Windows 2000 Server

[IguanaGrrl]

Hi all! I'm hoping you can help me!

I'm working on buying a new server to work with our current Small Business Server 2003 Standard server. It will act as a Terminal Server for about 25 users.

I've read that Windows 2000 Server does not require Terminal Services client licenses when you use an XP computer to connect. Obviously, I'm trying to save some money on the licensing if I can and would like to avoid using Windows 2003 Server if at all possible, since that will require nearly $2000 in CALs.

Would I be able to use 2000 Server as a Terminal Server for an application server/database server running SBS2003?

[chilifrei64]

There should be no reason why you cannot do that.. with the way you have it explained, it is perfectly fine.

[cluberti]

Just be careful, as there are some inherent limitations of TS on Windows 2000 as compared to Windows 2003 (registry limits, paged pool size limitations just to start). As long as you don't plan on using the 2000 server for a large # of users, it should be fine. Otherwise, keep an eye on performance and add new (Windows 2000) servers as necessary.