How to Buy Information for SCRM 2006
System Center Reporting Manager 2006 Pricing and Licensing
System Center Reporting Manager (SCRM) 2006 is licensed on a per server basis only, regardless of the number of processors. SCRM 2006 does not require any management licenses or CALs.
SCRM 2006 requires Microsoft SQL Server 2005 to support its data integration and reporting activities. You can buy SQL Server separately.
For more licensing information, see the Microsoft Licensing Web site.
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.
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System Center Reporting Manager Licenses
| SCRM 2006 Licenses* | ||
| License | Estimated retail price | Description |
System Center Reporting Manager 2006 | $2,409 US | System Center Reporting Manager available in retail outlets. |
| Required Software | ||
| License | Estimated retail price | Description |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or later or Windows Server 2003 R2 | Prices vary | To order licenses for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Datacenter Edition, contact your local reseller or visit the Windows 2003 Server Pricing and Licensing page. |
Windows Server 2003 CAL | 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. To find out more, consult a Microsoft sales representative or official reseller. |
SQL Server 2005 | Prices vary | All SCRM servers require a server running SQL Server to store data. 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 SCRM 2006 Trial Software
If you want to evaluate SCRM 2006, download the 180-day trial software. The trial software offers the full functionality of the release version. The trial version must be uninstalled or upgraded to a licensed retail version before the expiration of the 180-day period.
Purchasing Levels
| Level | Description | ||||
Individual | Order single copies of the SCRM 2006 licenses. You can purchase SCRM 2006 from an authorized reseller or online at the Microsoft Product Information Center. If you are buying more than five licenses for SCRM, you can purchase additional licenses through the Microsoft Open License program. | ||||
Small business | If you need a single copy of the SCRM 2006 license, you can order from an authorized reseller. If you need more than one SCRM 2006 license, you can save as much as 22 percent off the retail price by purchasing through the Microsoft Open License program. (For information on SCRM 2006 Open License pricing, contact Microsoft Licensing Program Resellers.) | ||||
Enterprise | Large organizations have a choice of licensing programs:
To sign up for one of these programs, contact Microsoft Licensing Program Resellers in your area, or call (800) 426-9400 (toll-free in the United States) or (877) 568-2495 (toll-free in Canada). | ||||
Academic | Microsoft offers a number of licensing options for academic institutions. Find an Authorized Education Reseller in your area. |
Next Steps
While it is possible to obtain licenses online from shop.microsoft.com, most customers license SCRM 2006 through a Microsoft volume licensing program.
For more information on how to obtain SCRM 2006, contact one of the following groups:
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