Pricing & Licensing

You can purchase Windows Server 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 Pricing and Licensing datasheet is a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the Windows Server brand. Download and print 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.

The System Center Pricing and Licensing datasheets are a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the System Center brand. Download and print 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.

The Client Access License (CAL) Suites deliver more secure and well-managed infrastructure to PC, phone and browser. CAL suites are the most cost-effective way to supercharge your investment in Microsoft Desktop and Server technologies.

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

The Forefront Pricing and Licensing datasheets are a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the Forefront brand. Download and print 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. 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.

 

The Core Infrastructure Server (CIS) Suites are the simplest and most cost effective way to purchase a solution like a Microsoft private cloud. The CIS Suites are offered in two editions (Datacenter and Standard). Microsoft offers two ways to purchase the CIS Suites:

 

Download the Private Cloud Licensing Datasheet for a comprehensive overview of licensing programs to best meet your needs.

 

For sales questions, contact a Microsoft representative at (800) 426-9400 in the United States or (877) 568-2495 in Canada.