Solutions Pathway

Solutions Pathway is a program that helps customers to upgrade their current product to a different Microsoft product solution.

You can protect your technology investment with Solutions Pathway and move seamlessly into Windows Small Business Server 2008, Windows Essential Business Server 2008—designed for midsize business—or the full line of Microsoft server products.

Solutions Pathway offers a simplified method of upgrading, and provides a tiered discount as you migrate from your current product.

MigrationPercentage Discount

Into the Windows Essential Server Solutions family of products

20%

Within the Windows Essential Server Solutions family of products

30%

Out of the Windows Essential Server Solutions family of products

20%

For more details about Solutions Pathway:

Migration Options

For Windows Small Business Server, the migration options are below:

You are currently running:You can upgrade to:

Windows Small Business Server 2003 (R2) Standard

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard

Windows Small Business Server 2003 (R2) Premium

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium

Windows Small Business Server 2003 (R2) Standard

Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard

Windows Small Business Server 2003 (R2) Premium

Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium

Windows Small Business Server 2000 *

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium

* This will be available starting 12/15/2008

If you are running an older version of Windows Small Business Server that isn’t listed above, or the migration option you desire isn’t listed, then the migration is not supported through the Solutions Pathway program. In this case, we recommend that you work with your partner or Microsoft Small Business Specialist to discuss your purchasing options.

If you are currently running Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 with Software Assurance, you can upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2008 for nominal shipping and handling fees. Talk to your partner or Microsoft Small Business Specialist to begin planning your migration.

Next Steps to Migrate

To make your product changes, you will need your current Product Key.
Note: One transaction per Product Key

The next step will be to accept the terms and conditions of Solutions Pathway.

Security Guidance Center for Small Businesses
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