Download Pricing & Licensing Guides: Windows Server, SBS

You can purchase Windows Server 2008 R2 licenses through multiple channels, providing you with optimum flexibility and choice to acquire the software. Use the resources below to learn more about the specifics of licensing Windows Server.

The Windows Server, System Center, and Forefront Pricing and Licensing Guide is a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the abovementioned brands. Download and print the Guide for specific product level pricing and licensing information.

Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software is only available when preloaded on a Server. The hardware vendor provides product support. In most cases, Windows Server OEM software is pre-loaded on the Server that you purchase. Check to make sure it is a Microsoft Genuine product and be sure to ask your Microsoft Business Partner which software products can be pre-loaded to your Computer or Server.

Use the resources below to learn more about the specifics of licensing System Center.

System Center products can be licensed in suites or individually, allowing you to choose the licensing option that works best for your management and operational needs.


Suites Overview:

Configuration Manager management licenses are also available as part of the Core CAL Suite.

We've also provided to you below additional detail to help guide you into the channel that best meets your needs.

The Windows Server, System Center, and Forefront Pricing and Licensing Guide is a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the abovementioned brands. Download and print the Guide for specific product level pricing and licensing information.

Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.

Use the resources below to learn more about the specifics of licensing System Center.

The Windows Server, System Center, and Forefront Pricing and Licensing Guide is a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the abovementioned brands.
Download and print the Guide for specific product level pricing and licensing information.

Have questions about licensing Microsoft Forefront products?

Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.

Creating a solution requires that you license multiple products. Each can be licensed individually or together to get the full benefit and best price for your solution.

The Enrollment for Core Infrastructure (ECI) helps you easily acquire the foundation for a protected, well-managed IT infrastructure. ECI offers a cost-efficient way to license the Windows Server operating system, Microsoft System Center server management, and Microsoft Forefront Client Security together in a simple per-processor license.ECI is a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) enrollment for customers who want to simplify licensing, help reduce costs, and manage their core infrastructure more efficiently.

The Windows Server, System Center, and Forefront Pricing and Licensing Guide is a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the abovementioned brands. Download and print the Guide for specific product level pricing and licensing information.