Error 18458

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Error 18458

Severity Level 14

Message Text

Login failed. The maximum simultaneous user count of %d licenses for this server has been exceeded. Additional licenses should be obtained and registered through the Licensing application in the Windows NT Control Panel.

Explanation

This error occurs when the server is set for Per Server licensing and the number of attempted client connections exceeds the number of Client Access Licenses for this server.

Action

Obtain additional Client Access Licenses or reduce the number of simultaneous client connection attempts.

See Also

Errors 18000 - 18999