How to Buy Information for SMS 2003 R2
Systems Management Server 2003 R2 Pricing and Licensing
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Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 R2 requires a Server License for each management server and a Configuration Management License (CMLs) for each managed device.
An alternative for acquiring the CML for server management is the System Center Server Management License (SML) suite available in volume licensing. The System Center Standard SML includes the CML for Systems Management Server, and additionally the standard management licenses for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 and Data Protection Manager 2006. The SML offers a simple, convenient and cost effective way to acquire the value of System Center server management for your Windows file servers. For more licensing information, see the Microsoft Licensing Web site.
With the release of SMS 2003 R2, existing customers will need to update both their SMS Server licenses and SMS Configuration Management Licenses to deploy the new version. Customers with active Software Assurance coverage on their SMS licenses will receive the corresponding SMS 2003 R2 licenses at no charge. Without active Software Assurance coverage, customers would need to purchase new SMS 2003 R2 licenses to deploy the new version. A promotion is available until November 30, 2006 to assist customers who need to purchase new SMS 2003 R2 licenses. For more details on this promotion, please see www.microsoftincentives.com.
Note: The terms outlined here apply to customers in the United States only. If you are outside the United States, you can get pricing information from your local Microsoft office. For contact information, see the Systems Management Server Worldwide page.
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 | Server and Configuration Management Licenses |
| Trial Software |
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Server and Configuration Management Licenses
| SMS 2003 R2 Server Licenses* | ||
| License | Estimated retail price | Description |
SMS 2003 R2 with 10 device CMLs | $1,219 US | This offering of a server license and 10 SMS 2003 R2 device CMLs is available only in retail outlets. |
SMS 2003 R2 with Microsoft SQL Server™ 2005 Technology | Prices vary | This offering is only for customers in the volume licensing programs open to enterprise customers and academic institutions. Retail customers must purchase licenses for SMS 2003 R2 and SQL Server separately. |
| Configuration Management Licenses* | ||
| License | Estimated retail price | Description |
SMS 2003 R2 device CML (single) | Not available | The SMS 2003 R2 CML is required for each device running the SMS client components that are managed by SMS. A device can be a single server, single personal computer, workstation, terminal, handheld computer, pager, telephone, personal digital assistant, or other electronic device. In retail channels, single SMS 2003 device CMLs are not available or priced individually; per-unit pricing is offered only in the volume licensing programs open to enterprise customers and academic institutions. |
Microsoft Licensing Pack with 5 device CMLs | $279 US | 5 SMS 2003 R2 device CMLs |
| Required Software | ||
| License | Estimated retail price | Description |
Windows 2000 Server or later | Prices vary | To order licenses for Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003, contact your local reseller or visit the Windows 2003 Server Pricing and Licensing page. |
Windows 2000 Server CAL or later | Prices vary | You must purchase a Microsoft Windows CAL (device or user) for each authenticated user. For details, see the pricing and licensing pages for Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server. To find out more, consult a Microsoft sales representative or official reseller. |
SQL Server version 7.0 or later | Prices vary | All SMS servers running as primary site servers require a server running SQL Server to store SMS management data. If performance permits, you may have multiple SMS primary site servers share a single instance of SQL Server. To order SQL Server, see your local reseller or visit the SQL Server Web site. |
* All prices reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and are in U.S. dollars. The prices listed are estimated retail prices; reseller pricing may vary.
Trial Software
Download the SMS 2003 R2 Trial Software
If you want to evaluate SMS 2003 R2, download the 120-day trial software. The trial software offers the full functionality of the release version.
Next Steps
While it is possible to obtain licenses online from shop.microsoft.com, most customers license SMS 2003 R2 through a Microsoft volume licensing program.
For more information on how to obtain SMS 2003 R2, contact one of the following groups:
Microsoft U.S. Sales Offices
Microsoft U.S. Resellers
Microsoft Worldwide Sales Offices