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The Windows Server 2008 R2 licensing model consists of a server operating system license and incremental Client Access Licenses (CALs). Microsoft offers several flexible licensing options to allow for complete scalability of your cost in relation to your usage, including various CAL types to suit your specific needs.

The table below provides guidance on estimated retail pricing for U.S. and Canadian editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:

Server Operating System License

U.S. Price*

Description

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard

$1029

Available in 64-bit only. Includes 5 CALs (User or Device, chosen after purchase)

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard

$1,209

Available in 64-bit only. Includes 10 CALs (User or Device, chosen after purchase)

Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

$3,999

Available in 64-bit only. Includes 25 CALs (User or Device, chosen after purchase)

Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition

$2,999

Available in 64-bit only, CALs not included. Licensed on per-CPU basis. Datacenter is only available for purchase in the OEM or VL channels.

Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems

$2,999

Available only in Itanium version and only via the OEM and VL channels.

Windows Web Server 2008 R2

$469

Web Server-only product**, no CALs required. Available in 64-bit only.

Client Access Licenses

U.S. Price*

Description

Windows Server 2008, Client Access License 5-pack

$199

Five additional Windows Server 2008 CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase)

Windows Server 2008, Client Access License 20-pack

$799

Twenty additional Windows Server 2008 CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase)

Windows Server 2008 , RDS Client Access License 1-pack

$149

One additional Windows Server 2008 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase)

Windows Server 2008, RDS Client Access License 5-pack

$749

Five additional Windows Server 2008 Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase)

Windows Server 2008, RDS Client Access License 20-pack

$2,979

Twenty additional Windows Server 2008 Remote Desktop Services CALs (User or Device, chosen at time of purchase)

Connectors

U.S. Price*

Description

Windows Server 2008, External Connector License

$1,999***

Optional additional server license for External Users accessing Windows Server 2008 software

Windows Server 2008, Remote Desktop Services External Connector License

$7,999***

Optional additional server license for External Users accessing Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Services

* 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.

** Designed exclusively for development and deployment of Internet-facing Web sites and services.

*** This product is only available through volume licensing programs. Contact your local reseller for more information on how to purchase, or review your Volume Licensing options.

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