Windows Essential Business Server comes in two editions—Standard and Premium.
A single Client Access License (CAL) for all included products simplifies license management. Discover the differences, and determine which version makes the most sense for your business.
1 While Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is not shipped with EBS 2008, a step as part of the setup process is provided to download Windows.
2 One-year Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server subscription included in the product.
3 One-year Web Antimalware Subscription for Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition included in product.
4 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard is available as an alternative version in place of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.
5 Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard is available as an alternative version in place of Windows Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.
To learn more about the product licensing and Client Access License details, visit the Licensing page.
