How to Buy Exchange Server 2007
Locate pricing information for the different types of licenses available for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange Hosted Services.
Note: If you are outside of the United States and Canada, you can get pricing information from your local Microsoft office. Find contact information for your Microsoft office on the Microsoft Worldwide Information site.
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 | Product and Services Purchase Options |
| Exchange Server 2007 Licensing |
| Exchange Server 2007 Pricing |
| Next Steps |
| Other Recommended Microsoft Products |
Product and Services Purchase Options
Exchange Server 2007 can be run in-house or provided through a hosted Exchange Server partner. Whether you run Exchange Server in-house or outsource your e-mail to a service provider, you can use Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services to better protect your messaging environment, while reducing IT cost and complexity."
| • | Running Exchange Server In-house |
| • | Exchange Hosted E-mail |
| • | Exchange Hosted Services |
Exchange Server 2007 Licensing
Licensing Modes
Exchange Server is licensed in the Server / Client Access License (CAL) model. Under this model, an Exchange Server license is required for each operating system environment running Exchange Server. A CAL is required for each user or device accessing Exchange Server.
Server and Client Access License Editions
Exchange Server 2007 is offered in two server editions:
| • | Standard Edition |
| • | Enterprise Edition |
Exchange Server 2007 is also offered in two CAL editions:
| • | Standard CAL |
| • | Enterprise CAL |
Either version of the CAL may be run against either version of the server.
To learn more about the server and CAL editions, see Exchange Server 2007 Editions and Client Access Licenses.
The Exchange Server Standard and Exchange Server Enterprise CAL licenses are also included in the Enterprise CAL Suite.
Note: The External Connector license (EC) is an optional additional server license for external users that enables access to your servers running Exchange Server 2007. With this license, you do not need to buy individual Exchange Server CALs. The EC license is purchased for every copy of Exchange Server 2007 that can be accessed by the external user. An example of an external user is a person who is not an employee or similar personnel of the company or its affiliates. This license allows access to the Exchange server by an unlimited number of external users that can include, but is not limited to, business partners, suppliers, customers, retirees, and alumni. It is licensed per server.
Upgrading Exchange Server 2007 Evaluation Software to Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition
You can upgrade your server running Exchange Server 2007 evaluation software to Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition at the end of the 120 day evaluation period with your product key. For more information about obtaining a product key, see Volume License and Online Services Keys. For more information about upgrading Exchange Server 2007 evaluation software, see Enter Product Key Wizard > Enter Product Key Page.
Exchange Server 2007 Pricing
Note: All prices reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and are in U.S. dollars. The prices listed are estimated prices; reseller pricing can vary.
| Products | Prices | Features |
| Server License Offerings | ||
Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition | $699 US | Enables creation of up to 5 storage groups, with a maximum of 5 databases per Mailbox server role. |
Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition | $3,999 | Enables creating up to 50 storage groups, with a maximum of 50 databases per Mailbox server role. |
| CAL License Offerings | ||
Exchange Server 2007 Standard CAL | $67 US | The Exchange Server 2007 user/device CAL is required for each user/device gaining access to the server, and entitles access rights to both editions of Exchange Server. |
Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise CAL License and Software Assurance (L&SA)* | $35 US | The Exchange Enterprise CAL provides access to Unified Messaging and advanced compliance, as well as Forefront Security for Exchange Server and Exchange Hosted Filtering for onsite and hosted antivirus and anti-spam protection. |
| Other License Offerings | ||
External Connector** | Varies | Grants access to the Exchange server by an unlimited number of external users that can include, but is not limited to, business partners, suppliers, customers, retirees, and alumni. It is licensed per server. |
US * The Exchange Enterprise CAL is not sold in retail. The price referenced is an annual price for a Select ERP 3 year L/SA commitment. The Exchange Enterprise CAL is also available without services in volume licensing by purchasing the license-only stock-keeping unit (SKU).
** The External Connector is only available through volume licensing programs. Contact your local reseller for more information about how to purchase or review your volume licensing options. The EC license cannot be used for commercial hosting services.
Next Steps
1. | Review the Exchange Server 2007 Licensing FAQ. | ||||||||
2. | Learn more about our licensing channels:
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3. | Find a Microsoft reseller.
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