09-30-2008 02:35 PM
A few weeks ago I dowloaded/installed BESR Small Business Server 2003. I liked it and purchased a CD copy. I received it today and first tried entering in the License Key that was in the box into the already installed version. BESR said the key was invalid. I thought maybe it was because the one was downloaded and the key was for a "physical" copy so I uninstalled BESR and, using the DVD, installed it again. Unfortunately, it also will not accept the License Key. How can I get this to be licensed?
10-02-2008 08:40 AM
10-02-2008 09:53 AM
10-02-2008 11:05 AM
No, in order to switch to the Server Edition you will need to uninstall the SBS Edition and install the Server Edition. You will also likely need to get a new set of CD's and license keys since you don't have a Windows SBS.
10-29-2008 03:09 PM
How recent did you purchase the SBS version of BESR?
If within the last 30 days, then I would recommend contacting your reseller to do an RMA/re-order of the correct product.
If it has been more than 30 days, then a license transfer worksheet would need to be filled out by your reseller to determine the cost difference between BESR SBS and BESR Server
I would have to check, but I am about 99% certain that the same installer from File Connect/CD Media is used for SBS/Server/Desktop, it is just a matter of when you input your activation key, the software then checks the computer to see if it matches the requirements coded into the activation key
11-01-2008 06:29 AM