Exchange Server 2007 Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

Customers can choose to purchase the Microsoft Exchange Enterprise Client Access License (CAL) or the Exchange Standard CAL. The Exchange Enterprise CAL is sold as an add-on to the Exchange Standard CAL. Two server editions will continue to be offered: Exchange Server Enterprise Edition and Exchange Server Standard Edition. Either CAL can be run against either server edition.

The Microsoft Exchange Enterprise Client Access License (CAL) is an add-on to the Exchange Standard CAL. It includes Unified Messaging and advanced compliance. With the Exchange Enterprise CAL software assurance (SA), the customer can get Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server and Microsoft Exchange Hosted Filtering (EHF) for onsite and hosted antivirus and antispam protection. The Exchange Standard CAL delivers advancements that reduce the cost and complexity of the messaging system by giving IT administrators the messaging protection their company demands, the anywhere access their end users want, and the reliability they need.

Yes. An organization can deploy different Client Access Licenses (CALs) for different end-user needs.

No. There will not be a price increase. Pricing for Microsoft Exchange Standard and Enterprise Servers will not change with Exchange Server 2007. Additionally, the Exchange Standard Client Access License (CAL) price will be the same as the current Exchange CAL price. The Exchange Standard Server price is $699, and the Exchange Enterprise Server price is $3,999 (both prices are estimated retail price Open Value). These are estimates only. Costs for customers may vary as reseller prices vary.

Microsoft Open License is a Volume Licensing program for small to mid-sized organizations that have fewer than 250 desktop PCs. The program provides a simple, flexible, and cost-effective way to acquire the latest Microsoft technology to meet your organization's needs and procurement procedures.

There will be no price increase for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard Client Access License (CAL). In fact, the CAL price has not changed since Exchange 2000, and for Exchange Server 2007 it will remain at $67 (estimated retail price Open Value). This is a price estimate only. Costs for customers may vary as reseller prices vary.

The Microsoft Exchange Enterprise Client Access License (CAL) is an add-on to the Exchange Standard CAL. It grants users rights to use Unified Messaging, Journaling, Compliance, and premium antispam/antivirus through Exchange Hosted Services. This CAL will cost an additional $36 and includes the Software Assurance (SA) agreement costs (annualized estimated retail Open Value). This is a price estimate only. Costs for customers may vary as reseller prices vary.

Customers with Software Assurance (SA) agreements on their Client Access Licenses (CALs) will receive the Microsoft Exchange Standard CAL that includes new features and improvements for Exchange Server 2007. Current SA customers can purchase the Exchange Enterprise CAL as an add-on. There is no change in Software Assurance for servers.

Customers with active Software Assurance (SA) agreements on their Client Access Licenses (CALs) will receive the Microsoft Exchange Standard CAL, with all of the new features and improvements for Exchange Server 2007. There is no price change for active SA customers for servers. The Enterprise CAL can be purchased as an add-on for an additional $36 (annualized estimated retail Open Value). Costs for customers may vary as reseller prices vary.

Yes. The Microsoft Exchange Enterprise Client Access License (CAL) can be bought without Software Assurance (SA) and will cost $34 (estimated retail price Open License). This option does not include rights to Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server or Microsoft Exchange Hosted Filtering (EHF). This is a price estimate only. Costs for customers may vary as reseller prices vary.

Yes. Customers will still be required to purchase the Microsoft Exchange Standard Client Access License (CAL) for access to e-mail, shared calendars, and Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access.

Unified Messaging is available in the Microsoft Exchange Enterprise Client Access License (CAL), an add-on license to the Exchange Standard CAL. Customers who take advantage of Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007 may need to purchase a gateway product to work with their existing Private Branch Exchange (PBX) solution, if they have a traditional PBX. In this case, the customer would also have to purchase the add-on license to the Exchange Standard CAL. With the Exchange Enterprise CAL, Unified Messaging is a part of this license and is not available on a stand-alone basis.

Services like Microsoft Exchange Hosted Filtering (EHF) and Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server require ongoing updates to remain beneficial. Antivirus/antispam (AV/AS) solutions are typically sold as an annual service. The ongoing annual cost of the Enterprise Client Access License (CAL) includes the AV/AS service updates as well as the typical Software Assurance (SA) that provides the same benefits that come with our software offerings.

No. If a customer chooses to deploy either onsite or hosted antispam, the customer must purchase rights to Microsoft Exchange Hosted Filtering (EHF) or Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server for everyone in the organization.

Yes. The External Connector will continue to be offered.

The Microsoft Exchange Enterprise Client Access License (CAL) can be purchased through Volume License programs only, and not in retail locations.