How to Replace a Terminal Server
Replacing the terminal server requires careful planning because of the critical role it plays in a networked environment. Licensed by Microsoft, terminal servers operate as central repositories for programs and other resources used by client computers. Clients connect to the terminal server to run programs, print documents, save files and to use any other resources hosted by the server. To reduce the impact to clients, terminal server replacement is normally conducted after hours, when network traffic is lowest.
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Instructions
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Configure the New Terminal Server
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Click the "Start" button. From the start menu, click "Control Panel." Click "System and Maintenance" for Windows Server 2008 or "System Security" for Windows Server 2008R2, then click "Administrative Tools." In the pop-out menu, click "Server Management" to launch the "Server Manager" window.
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Click "Roles," located in the left panel of the "Server Manager" window. In the "Roles" panel, click "Add Roles." In the "Before You Begin" page, click "Next."
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Check "Terminal Services" on the "Select Server Roles" page. Click "Next," then, click "Next on the "Terminal Services" page.
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Check the "Terminal Server" and "TS Licensing" check box. Click "Next," then click "Next" on the "Uninstall and Reinstall Applications for Compatibility" window. On the "Specify Authentication Method for Terminal Server," click "Require Network Level Authentication." Click "Next," then click "Configure later" on the "Specify Licensing Mode."
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Click "Add" in the Select User Groups Allowed Access to This Terminal Server" window to select the user groups or individuals who will have access to the terminal server. Click "OK," then "Next."
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Select "This domain" to allow other servers sharing the same domain to see the terminal server. Click "Next." Review the selections made, then click "Install." Once complete, click "Yes" to restart the server to complete the installation. Install the programs that will run from the terminal server.
Activate the New Terminal Server
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Click the "Start" button. From the start menu, click "Administrative Tools." From the pop-out menu, click "Terminal Services," then "Terminal Server Licensing Manager." The "Terminal Server Licensing" window appears.
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Right-click the server that needs to be activated; click "Activate Server" from the drop-down menu to start the "Activate Server Wizard." Click "Next."
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Choose "Telephone" from the drop-down menu located under "Activation method." Click "Next" and choose your country or region. Click "Next" to see the telephone number to the Microsoft Clearinghouse to activate the "Terminal Server License." Copy down the "Product ID" displayed on the screen and call the telephone number provided. Type the license number provided by Microsoft Clearinghouse in the blank and click "Next" to complete the process.
Deactivate the Old Terminal Server
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Click the "Start" button. From the start menu, click "Administrative Tools." From the pop-out menu click "Terminal Services," then "Terminal Server Licensing Manager." The "Terminal Server Licensing" window appears.
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Right-click the server that needs to be deactivated; click "Deactivate Server" from the drop-down menu to start the "Deactivate Server Wizard." Click "Next" to launch the wizard. Click "Next" on the "Welcome Page" and copy down the telephone number provided.
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Call the telephone number and provide the representative with the license server ID from your screen. Type the confirmation code provided by the Clearinghouse into the "License Server Deactivation" window; click "Next" to deactivate the server.
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Tips & Warnings
Previously activated server licenses can be deactivated and then reactivated for the new server only by calling the Microsoft Clearinghouse.
Servers must have valid, activated licenses installed before being operated as terminal servers.
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