Exchange Server 2010 CALs
We are about to to purchase Exchange Server 2010 and install on a Server 2012 Standard. Which CALs do I need to buy: Microsoft Exchange Server Device CAL - Standard or Microsoft Exchange Server Device CAL - Enterprise I cannot fathom what the difference between them is (going by the descriptions)? We are a very small domain (less than 50 users) with most workstations being used by only one person, but need the flexibility for allowing users to share workstations.
Reply by Steve Constantinou from Emerging IT Pty Ltd on Wednesday, 10 October, 2012 - 15:16
The main difference between Exchange Enterprise and Exchange Standard is the number of mailbox databases that you can have. Standard will allow 5 mailbox databases which is more than enough for your requirements. You only need to purchase Exchange Standard and Exchange Standard CALS. Whether you buy device or user CALS will be dependant on what is more cost effective for your organisation
Reply by Grant Laing from Blended IT Solutions on Wednesday, 10 October, 2012 - 15:28
Hi, Yes, you will only need to purchase the standard cals for the amount of users and mailboxes. This means that if you have 50 users you would need 50 cals. The other thing you might need to think of, is that if this the only windows server in the environment, then you will also need to get some windows server cals as well. The same rules apply for these as with the exchange cals. I would not bother with device cals i would buy user cals only as these are more flexible. If you need more help with this and any other licencing questions, feel free to email us.
Reply by Colin Thompson from TechBrain on Thursday, 11 October, 2012 - 11:38
The Cal's that you buy must be matched to the server product you buy. If you buy Exchnage Standard, then buy Standard Cals (Most Likely the best option). If you buy exchange Enterprise, make sure you buy Enterprise Cal's......otherwise you are wasting your money. The choice between User Cals and Device Cals comes down to the mix of machines to user accounts. If you have significantly more users logging in than PC's (Lots os users sharing a single PC), then use Device Cal's, otherwise User Cal's are the better option. Regards Colin Thompson Blue Networks & Technology http://www.bluenetworks.com.au
Reply by Vittorio Baiocchi from Hi-Performance Technologies Pty Ltd on Thursday, 11 October, 2012 - 13:47
Hi, Have you considered Microsoft's Office 365 - Exchange Online offering? It will negate the need to purchase the Exchange server licensing and Exchange CALs. It will also remove the infrastructure costs, deployment and configuration, maintenance, backup, SPAM filtering and all other associated costs with running your own Exchange server environment. The direct and indirect cost benefit can be significant, as are the risk mitigation benefits. Happy to discuss this further, feel free to contact me. Regards, Adalbert Hutter ahutter@hiperformance.net.au 1300 727 117