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Exchange Server 2007

Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Software and CAL Credit

Under this program, any customer who has a perpetual license for Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition software and has acquired corresponding Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition CALs will be given a discount when licensing Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard or Premium software and Windows Essential Business Server 2008 CAL Suite or Windows Essential Business Server 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices through Solutions Pathway. Please see the Terms and Conditions of this program.

Windows Server 2007

Windows Server 2008 Standard CAL Credit

Under this program, any customer who has a perpetual license for Windows Server 2008 Standard software and has acquired corresponding Windows Server 2008 Standard CALs will be given a percent discount when licensing Windows Essential Business Server 2008 CAL Suite through Solutions Pathway. Please see the Terms and Conditions of this program.

Component Compatibility for Maximum Flexibility

When you purchase the premium edition of Windows Essential Business Server 2008, you have a choice to deploy these products:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005
    Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard x86 and x64 platforms are available as an alternative version in place of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard, and are being shipped as part of the premium edition of Windows Essential Business Server 2008 until December 31, 2009.

  • Windows Server 2003 R2
    Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard (both x86 and x64 platforms) will be available as an alternative version in place of Windows Server 2008 Standard that is shipped as part of Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium until December 31, 2009. Look for this downgrade option.