Purchasing Exchange 2003 licensing question

[havensov]

I have never bought Microsoft license for a company before.

Can someone please explain the volume licensing to me.

I need to give my bosses a brake down for Exchange 2003. We have 25, give or take, users. What would we have to buy for this?

And, where can I find pricing on this?

Thank you

-Allen R

 

[skialta]

I'd start with a reseller of Microsoft products such as CDW, Dell, Insight, etc, etc, etc, etc. They'll be able to answer your all of your questions and then some.

 

[netometer]

You might find the following info helpfull:

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/open/openvalue.mspx

Another interesting info is that there is 30% discount for Exchange 2003 licensing which expires 07/31/2006.

Dean

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[Davetoo]

25 users won't really qualify for any volume licensing. You might be able to get setup with a vendor for Open Business, but that's about it.

I'm Certifiable, not cert-ified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

 

[netometer]

Here is the official Microsoft Volume Licensing site:

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.mspx

If you follow this wizard (actually it’s a very nice flash):

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/decisiontool/

you will find whether Microsoft Volume Licensing is for you and which program fits your needs best.

Dean

http://www.netometer.net/support/

 

[Fatboy0341]

I have always used Softchoice as a preferred vendor for Microsoft licensing - although I have always worked in environments with at least a few hundred users.

 

[markdmac]

At 25 users your most cost effective solution is to purchase SBS 2003 with 20 user CALs (5 come free). CALs are $100 per user and the software will cost you a LOT less. Only problem is you would need to start with a new domain because SBS can not be joined to an existing domain.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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