VMware P2V Converter OS license

[Collin09]

I am using a P2V converter and I have a question about the operating software licensing when converted. For example, if I convert Server1 (physical) into a Server2(virtual), do I need to get another Windows Server license to activate and license the Server2 (virtual machine) eventhough it is a copy of Server1(physical)? I am planning to keep Server1 online. I am a little confuse about the licensing part and do not want to hunt be back later.

Any input or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Collin

[LucasAlbers]

Ms licensing can be complex.

In this this case if you are going to run two production windows servers, then you need two licenses.

[savantsingh · Accepted solution]

If both servers would be active then you definately need two licences.

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[TobiasKracht]

Some editions allow to run virtual copies of OS - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/r2-compare-specs.aspx

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[Collin09]

Thank you.

[Collin09]

Thank you.

[Collin09]

thank you.

[TobiasKracht]

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