Windows Small Business Server 2008 offers a Standard Edition and a Premium Edition. Their licensing models are similar in that they consist of a server license and incremental Client Access Licenses (CALs). You purchase CALs—SBS 2008 CAL Suite or SBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices—for each user or device that is accessing the SBS network.
Microsoft offers several flexible licensing options to allow for complete scalability of your cost in relation to your usage, including various CAL quantities to suit your specific needs as well as the ability to purchase SBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices for only those users or devices accessing the “premium” features.
The table below provides guidance on estimated retail pricing for U.S. and Canadian editions of Windows Small Business Server 2008, scheduled to become available in the second half of 2008.
Server Licenses | U.S. Price* | Description |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard | $1,089 | Includes Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition. Price also includes 5-pack of Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite (User or Device, chosen after purchase) |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium | $1,899 | Includes Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition. Price also includes 5-pack of Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices (User or Device, chosen after purchase) |
Client Access Licenses | U.S. Price* | Description |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite 1-pack | $77 | One additional SBS 2008 CAL (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase) for accessing a SBS network |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite 5-pack | $385 | Five additional SBS 2008 CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase) for accessing a SBS network |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite 20-pack | $1,540 | Twenty additional SBS 2008 CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase) for accessing a SBS network |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices 1-pack | $189 | One additional SBS 2008 CAL (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase) for those users or devices accessing Premium Edition |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices 5-pack | $945 | Five additional SBS 2008 CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase) for those users or devices accessing Premium Edition |
Windows Small Business Server 2008 CAL Suite for Premium Users or Devices 20-pack | $3,780 | 20 additional SBS 2008 CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase) for those users or devices accessing Premium Edition |
* Prices on this page are stated in U.S. dollars and reflect pricing for purchases within the United States and Canada. The prices listed are estimated prices; reseller pricing may vary. To find the Microsoft Web site for your country/region, visit the worldwide sites page.