I have a Windows 2003 machine as a license server and two Windows 2000 servers running Terminal Services. For some reason I can't fathom, the license server will only issue temporary licenses.
If I run licmgr.exe, I get the following information:
Product Type Total Available Issued ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Existing Windows 2000 Server - Terminal Services CAL Token (per device) Built-in Unlimited Unlimited 0 Temporary Licenses for Windows 2000 Server - Terminal Services CAL Token (per device) Temporary - - 14 Windows 2000 server - terminal services cal token (per device) Open 10 0 0
I've worked around this problem on the clients (mostly Wyse Winterms, and the occasional PC) by regularly clearing the license store with either SNMP or a remote script.
Any ideas how to fix the underlying problem though, or what may be causing it?
Best Answer
It sounds like you haven't activated your license server. It will only issue temporary licenses valid for 120 days.
This KB explains the activation process. KB325869