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Are my Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 CALs valid to use to access my Windows Small Business Server 2008 network?

April 26, 2017CALs R2 server small business valid Windows

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Are my Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 CALs valid to use to access my Windows Small Business Server 2008 network?

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A. No. You must have the CAL version that matches the version of the server software you are running. That is, if you have a Windows Small Business Server 2008 domain, you must have Windows Small Business Server 2008 CALs. Note: If you choose to run an earlier version of the server software (by way of using downgrade rights), you would still be in compliance with your license by acquiring Windows Small Business Server 2008 CALs.