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One of the most common questions we hear when discussing server-based computing is this: How will it change the licensing requirements of an organization's applications? The answer is simple: It won't—but it will make it easier to manage, track, and add/delete licenses. Most application manufacturers license their applications either on a concurrent user basis, a per-computer basis, or a per-user basis. By having the applications and any application metering software centralized, managing and reporting of application software is dramatically simplified. Although neither Windows Server 2003 nor Citrix MetaFrame XP inherently track application usage or access, MetaFrame Resource Manager (included with MetaFrame XPe) provides a variety of tools and reports regarding user and application usage. Additionally, tools from RES, Softricity, triCerat, and AppSense provide robust application usage, metering, and reporting.
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