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March 27th, 2009, 08:02 AM
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Server 2003 CD Key
This is s simple problem that I can not find the solution for. We have lost all of our Server 2003 Enterprise cd's and ISO's, I have a sheet with our bulk CD Key on it, but no cd to install it with. All I need is an bootable Server 2003 ISO that works with our CD Key (I know that the key is specific to an OS version) as I am rebuilding some servers. Called M$ and they wont talk to us without service contract number which I am sure that we have (I am a Marine and this is a DoD network), just can't get a hold of the people that posses that information. Any other ideas that I can try?
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March 27th, 2009, 09:17 AM
#2
Registered User
You need the service agreement, then you can download the ISO from M$
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March 27th, 2009, 09:44 AM
#3
I know, but that is one of the problems... people not getting back to me with proper information in a timely manner. If that is the only solution, that is fine, I will just have to wait, I just don't see what the problem is with getting a Server CD since they are the same, and the CD Key is what matters.
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March 27th, 2009, 12:59 PM
#4
Registered User
Write a furious email to those in charge, CC your boss and their boss.
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March 27th, 2009, 04:48 PM
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Registered User
What you are asking for is something beyond what anyone here is prepared to supply.
It is just too grey of an area,you need the agreement
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March 27th, 2009, 06:52 PM
#6
Well, they finally got back to me and I now have my ISO, so problem solved; but I guess that sparks another question, why is it a "gray" area? The software is nothing without the Key, why hide it away? Yes I am aware of generators and cracks, but if someone is going to that length, then the image is usually included with the download.
What if I were just an individual or a small company that already bought your product and can't afford the expensive M$ support plan. Now I have to input my CC to speak to someone over the phone to get something that cost no hardware expense to send to me? That, to me, doesn't make a whole lot of since. I thought "there has to be an easier/better way"; which is why I came here, to ask if there was an alternative. I was not looking for someone to image their disk and upload it to me, if that is how it came across then I am sorry. I was simply trying to work smarter, not harder.
Last edited by FastAndFurious; March 27th, 2009 at 06:59 PM.
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March 27th, 2009, 11:15 PM
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Registered User
Originally Posted by FastAndFurious
Well, they finally got back to me and I now have my ISO, so problem solved; but I guess that sparks another question, why is it a "gray" area? The software is nothing without the Key, why hide it away? Yes I am aware of generators and cracks, but if someone is going to that length, then the image is usually included with the download.
What if I were just an individual or a small company that already bought your product and can't afford the expensive M$ support plan. Now I have to input my CC to speak to someone over the phone to get something that cost no hardware expense to send to me? That, to me, doesn't make a whole lot of since. I thought "there has to be an easier/better way"; which is why I came here, to ask if there was an alternative. I was not looking for someone to image their disk and upload it to me, if that is how it came across then I am sorry. I was simply trying to work smarter, not harder.
Dont worry no problem. It's the fact of copying a server OS cd and giving it to someone.
It's very simple, call Microsoft and tell them you want to make a copy of a server OS and give it to someone.
Last edited by Ferrit; March 27th, 2009 at 11:21 PM.
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March 30th, 2009, 08:55 AM
#8
Registered User
Originally Posted by FastAndFurious
What if I were just an individual or a small company that already bought your product and can't afford the expensive M$ support plan. Now I have to input my CC to speak to someone over the phone to get something that cost no hardware expense to send to me?
I can tell you for a fact that you don't need any support plan to d/l the image if you have a volume agreement. For the open licensing you just go to https://eopen.microsoft.com You can buy additional media, but that is a whole different issue.
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April 1st, 2009, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CeeBee
I can tell you for a fact that you don't need any support plan to d/l the image if you have a volume agreement. For the open licensing you just go to https://eopen.microsoft.com You can buy additional media, but that is a whole different issue.
Thank you CeeBee, that is more of what I was looking for.
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