SrinathS
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Microsoft Exchange 2010 CAL Vs Volume License
Hello,
Is there any difference between Microsoft CAL Vs Microsoft Volume License. We are currently using Exchange Server 2003. I don't know what type of license we are using, since it is setup by previous IT guy. We have almost 80 mail boxes.
We would like to upgrade to either 2007 or 2010. But I can't figure out which type of license is suitable for us. We want to spend as low as we can! :)
Any further help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Is there any difference between Microsoft CAL Vs Microsoft Volume License. We are currently using Exchange Server 2003. I don't know what type of license we are using, since it is setup by previous IT guy. We have almost 80 mail boxes.
We would like to upgrade to either 2007 or 2010. But I can't figure out which type of license is suitable for us. We want to spend as low as we can! :)
Any further help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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cclancy45;
"The license is just a piece of paper." I think so, because we are running 80 mailboxes (users) even we have only 62 CALs as per agreement.
I'm planning to buy these:
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Standard Edition - license- http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1911935
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Standard CAL - license - http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1911937
"The license is just a piece of paper." I think so, because we are running 80 mailboxes (users) even we have only 62 CALs as per agreement.
I'm planning to buy these:
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Standard Edition - license- http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1911935
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Standard CAL - license - http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1911937
Looks right. You will need Qty 1 - Exchange Server 2010 and Qty 80 (or however many mailboxes you will have in the new environment) - Exchange Server 2010 Standard CAL's.
Please take note of Standard vs. Enterprise CALs. If you intend on doing any type of Unified Messaging, User-Specific Journaling, etc etc you will need Enterprise CAL's AND Standard CAL's. (they stack)...
Please take note of Standard vs. Enterprise CALs. If you intend on doing any type of Unified Messaging, User-Specific Journaling, etc etc you will need Enterprise CAL's AND Standard CAL's. (they stack)...
I have to disagree with cclancy on this one. I do not believe that a CAL covers how many "mailboxes you have" but rather the users accessing such mailboxes and/or devices that access these mailboxes.
As per my knowledge there are two types of CALs.
1) Per user
2) Per Device
Per user covers each user instance connecting to the exchange server. If I have a per user cal and I have a Windows 7 Active Sync phone and Outlook 2010 Installed on my computer then I am able to to access using ONE USER CAL the exchange server legally from either device.
With a Device CAL, you purchase a CAL for every device that accesses your server, regardless of the number of users who use that device to access the server. Device CALs may make more economic and administrative sense if your company has workers who share devices, for example, on different work shifts.
As per my knowledge there are two types of CALs.
1) Per user
2) Per Device
Per user covers each user instance connecting to the exchange server. If I have a per user cal and I have a Windows 7 Active Sync phone and Outlook 2010 Installed on my computer then I am able to to access using ONE USER CAL the exchange server legally from either device.
With a Device CAL, you purchase a CAL for every device that accesses your server, regardless of the number of users who use that device to access the server. Device CALs may make more economic and administrative sense if your company has workers who share devices, for example, on different work shifts.
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Exchange doesn't offer a per user vs. per device licensing model.
Exchange doesn't offer a per user vs. per device licensing model.
Basically what I am saying above is regardless if you had 1 user mailbox or 1 million the CALS only regulate the devices and/or users accessing them. There for if you have 63 users and each one of them access the Exchange server, then you need to have 63 user CALS regardless of how many physical mailboxes reside on the server.
There by User A can login to MailboxA and MailboxB and this would only require ONE USER or DEVICE CAL.
There by User A can login to MailboxA and MailboxB and this would only require ONE USER or DEVICE CAL.
Splitting hairs, but I see what you are saying. In the context of the original question "I have 80 mailboxes" ... I interpreted as 80 named users, therefore he will definitely need to get 80 CAL's.
In my opinion CALS are all about splitting hairs :).
There is a lot of documentation I would recommend that SrinathS reads to fully understand what his needs are. As you have already suggested and I agree with, it would be best to go back to your reseller and verify exactly what you need with them as they are best apt to help you with these.
For us for instance, we just upgraded are 2003 licenses to 2010 exchange and Dell was instrumental in the process of what we needed based on what we already have. I would suggest anyone new on the process goes through a reputable reseller first to verify their needs as that truely is what will save them time and money in the long run.
There is a lot of documentation I would recommend that SrinathS reads to fully understand what his needs are. As you have already suggested and I agree with, it would be best to go back to your reseller and verify exactly what you need with them as they are best apt to help you with these.
For us for instance, we just upgraded are 2003 licenses to 2010 exchange and Dell was instrumental in the process of what we needed based on what we already have. I would suggest anyone new on the process goes through a reputable reseller first to verify their needs as that truely is what will save them time and money in the long run.
Agreed.
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We have 80 users on Domain Controller and all has e-mail accounts. So I need to get 80 CALs along with Server license. Am I right?
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One of local reseller, quoted me with this:
MS MBL EXCH SRV STD 2010 - 1 = 653.73
MS MBL EXCH STD UCAL 2010 - 1 = 63.65
Do I need to get 80 CALs to run 80 mailboxes (users)?