Purchasing Options

Windows Essential Business Server 2008 licenses are available for purchase in a multiple of ways; Microsoft partners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system builders—as well as online through Microsoft Store and Solutions Pathway. Find the information you need here to make the best decision on how to purchase Windows Essential Business Server 2008.

Purchasing Method	Recommended For	Benefit	Purchase Now
Microsoft partners	Midsize businesses with limited IT resources	Microsoft partners are independent companies trained to help select and install software and optimize your business’ productivity	Find a list of Microsoft partners on the Midsize Business Center. Find a Small Business Specialist or Certified Partner near you.
Pre-installed on a server	Businesses with server experience or Microsoft partner	EBS 2008 is preinstalled on new servers that have been built by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).	HP Continue to check back for additional OEM availability
Online	Businesses with server experience or IT consultants	You can purchase the software online directly from Microsoft Store.	Continue to check back for availability
Online via Solutions Pathway	Businesses running Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition or Windows Server 2008 Standard	You can upgrade or migrate your current software on Solutions Pathway.	Solutions Pathway

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