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Sbs 2008... already?


How are people managing to run SBS 2008 already, when the official release date is 12th November? Is it through some VL programme or are the editions available simply trial versions?

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TechNet Plus and MSDN subscriptions have had the RTM bits for somewhere around a month now.

Open License should have the bits available around now or this week sometime.

Philip
BTW, we have been running RTM since late August when the bits went live on our TechNet Plus subscription.
Philip
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So really the 'Official Launch' on 12th Nov. is just when the ability to purchase the DVD media goes live?
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Just found an OEM license from my usual supplier - I had never looked because I presumed nothing was available until Nov 12th.

Thanks for the info.
Very welcome. Check our blog: http://blog.mpecsinc.ca for more information on SBS 08 and our experiences too.
The various part numbers have been posted there for SBS 08 and EBS 08 as well.
Philip
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Thanks Lee for the confirmation :)
Good clarification: TechNet and MSDN are licensed for lab use with no time bombs. Thanks for the catch!
Philip