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Thread: Dedicated Windows XP sever?
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12-27-2006, 07:11 PM #1Junior Guru Wannabe
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Dedicated Windows XP sever?
Where can I find a dedicated XP server? 2003 isn't an option for the applications I need.
Thanks
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12-27-2006, 07:20 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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Windows XP isn't licensed to be used in Dedicated servers that way I'm afraid so you will have some trouble
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12-27-2006, 08:22 PM #3WHT Addict
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It would not surprise me if some dedicated server providers allowed the client to provide their own Windows XP cd-key / license in order to get around this restriction.
On the other hand, which application are you attempting to host? It may be possible to run this application on Windows 2000/2003.Caro.net :: Engineered Hosting
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12-27-2006, 09:01 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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BestofData does it, but you'll need to ask them when they will provide servers again.
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12-27-2006, 09:01 PM #5Disabled
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Have you looked into running a VM of XP on W2K3?
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12-27-2006, 11:25 PM #6Randy
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AFAIK, XP in a hosting/dedicated server environment is not allowed per SPLA. I recommend doing XP on a colo server to save the provider the risk of losing their SPLA license.
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