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Microsoft Server 2008 R2 Academic vs Standard

I know I need to speak to a Microsoft Rep for 100% clarity, but I figure I'd ask here first.

As far as I can tell, there is no difference in product between Server 2008 R2 Standard Academic vs Standard... other than the Academic version being 25% of the price and requiring a minimum of 5 CALs. The server being built is going to be used in a school with 40 CALs minimum.

Am I completely off-mark, or are they exactly the same except pricing? Ie- every role works the same, policies and everything else 100% the same?
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That is correct there is not difference in functionality but licensing is critical. You should not use academic unless you are licensed too
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This is the kind of information I like finding out and confirming. I am assuming that CALs work the same for both as well with the only difference being pricing?

ie- buy CALs and state at the time of order whether User or Device.

I know about number of CALs vs users/devices. I'm still getting to grips with Servers in education though.
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