SourceForge has released Thinstation, a free Linux distribution that runs on any x86 box that has at least 16MB of RAM. Thinstation supports the following protocols: The software lets you run thin-client sessions on older systems, giving your users access to the latest applications and helping you get a few more years of service out of your machines. Additional information about Thinstation is available at http://sourceforge.net/projects/thinstation .

No. It is not possible to run Terminal Services in Application Server mode on Windows Small Business Server 2003. This is a change from Small Business Server 2000. Running Terminal Services in Application Server mode on a domain controller may present a security risk to your network.

No, Microsoft desktop operating systems (including Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional) do not have a built-in Terminal Services CAL. For Windows 2000 Terminal Servers, the license server issues machines running Windows 2000/Windows XP Professional a "free" Terminal Services CAL from its built-in pool (and its use is permitted under the Windows 2000 Server EULA).

There is a resource kit tool called Driveshare that requires software to be installed in addition to the client software. This tool from the resource kit isn't compatible with Windows XP Remote Desktop or the Terminal Server component of Windows Server 2003; additionally, this software depends on NETBIOS name resolution and hence doesn't work when connecting over the Internet or when there is no trust relationship between client and server.

No, the Windows Server 2003 needs a new version of CALs. You need a Windows Server 2003 License Server, which can serve both Windows 2000 terminal servers and Windows Server 2003 terminal servers.

Before you install the software, log in Microsoft Windows with an Administrator privilege. After you run the install program, you will see a new printer added in your "Control Panel"->"Printers and Faxes " with the name "Nice PDF Creator".

BackOffice Server and its components such as Exchange, SQL will work on Windows 2000 however specific service pack's/fixes are required for the products to enable full functionality. A list of fixes needed are listed at http://www.microsoft.com/backofficeserver/prodinfo/win2000sps.htm.

The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family takes the best of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. For more information, see the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web site. Microsoft has developed independent certification requirements for Windows Server 2003. The certification requirements for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 differ from those for MCSE on Windows 2000.

Yes, Telnet Magic runs on Windows Terminal Server (Windows NT Server 5.0 Terminal Server Edition and Windows 2000 Terminal Services) and on Citrix MetaFame. Telnet Magic configuration is handled in the same manner as when installing Telnet Magic on a network server used by multiple users. See the License Agreement for licensing requirements and review "Using Telnet Magic on an Intranet (Network)" in the "How to..

Windows 2000 is the new name for Windows NT 5.0, the replacement for the current Windows NT 4.0. It employs the same core technologies as NT, but adds many new ones that were not previously available in NT, such as Plug-and-Play, support for USB devices, power management, DirectX 7.x, etc. It is not for consumers, but for businesses.

Terminal Server/Services and Remote Desktop Connection are supported. Some Oracle components will be exceptions to this support. Please check the Oracle Database release notes for your specific version for more details. Oracle certifies against the specific Microsoft operating system and, if applicable, service packs (SPs) stated in the Oracle product documentation. Oracle will support the use of our products on any later SP as soon as that SP becomes generally available.

Which operating system you decide to use should depend on what features you need. For example, if you are already using IIS, ASP, VBScript, Windows Media, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, or Visual InterDev, and you don't have the time to learn Unix-based solutions, you'll have to choose a Windows NT or Windows 2000-based host. Just because your desktop is Windows-based doesn't mean you should use a Windows host.

First the terminal server checks for license servers listed in the registry (see Q279561 How to Override the License Server Discovery Process in Windows Server 2003). If one of these license servers can be contacted, discovery ends. Otherwise, for a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 domain the terminal server will check with Active Directory for any licensing servers in Enterprise mode, found in the same site. If one is found, and can be contacted, discovery ends.

Yes. You can upgrade from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Small Business Server 2003, even if the computer running Windows 2000 Server is a domain controller. For more information, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Windows 2000 Advanced Server is ideal for line-of-business and e- commerce applications where scalability and high availability demands are most critical. It provides integrated system scalability through enhanced symmetric multi-processing (hardware scaling or scaling up). As well, the two Windows Clustering technologies -- Cluster Service and Network Load Balancing -- contribute added availability and multi- system scalability (software scaling or scaling out).

Yes, you can connect to your Virtual Private Server using Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop is a feature built into Windows XP that allows you to connect and manage remote server systems.

ServicePack 2 disabled this feature. You can enable it again by creating the following registry entry on the XP client: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server "AllowRemoteRPC" = REG_DWORD:1 Also make sure that the Windows firewall on the client is configured to allow File and Print sharing, as well as Remote Desktop.

Yes. Track4Win implements real-time monitoring. On the Track4Win Server panel, choose "Active User", then you can see all users' current status.

The Plan Change Tool does not support this type of migration. Do not attempt to process this change as it will result in downtime and technical problems to the site. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Prestwood Support.

Yes - Windows NT Server 4.0 will be available through the standard and volume licensing programs after Windows 2000 ships. If those users that are accessing the applications are "Authenticated Users" and/or are using any other Windows 2000 Server Services, then they would require CALs. If those users are not "Authenticated Users" and/or are not using any other Windows 2000 Server Services, then they do not require a CAL.

I'm unable to upgrade my Windows 2000 evaluation version to the full edition using a Windows 2000 upgrade CD.

In Windows 2000 all domain controllers are equal and through a process known as multi-master replication changes are replicated to all domain controllers in the domain. However in keeping with George Orwell's Animal Farm some Domain Controllers are more equal than others.

Windows 2000 was released into stores February 17, 2000. Some computer manufacturers were selling computers preinstalled with Win 2000 in January, however.

Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server is the server edition of Windows 2000, which is designed to serve small- to mid-sized businesses and workgroups. Server supports up to 4GB of physical RAM and up to 4 processors per computer. Advanced Server supports up to 8GB of RAM and 8 processors per computer. Windows 2000 Datacenter Server is designed for large businesses and computer clusters.

Yes, Service Pack 1, Asteroid, was released July 31, 2000. Visit our Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 Page for more information.

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If you must upgrade today, choose NT5 on two conditions: You should have 32MB of RAM and your hardware, software and peripherals must support NT. Otherwise, choose Win98--particularly for games. If you can delay an upgrade decision until later this year, choose Win2000 on two conditions: You should have 64MB of RAM and a 166MHz processor, and your hardware, software and peripherals must support it. Otherwise, choose Win98.