Question

New Server Licensing

Windows, Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2007, Licensing

Hi

My company is planning to begin using Exchange Server 2007. We will need to set up a new server running Windows Server 2003 (x64) and Exchange Server 2007.

My question is, will I need 2 sets of CAL's for each user for this server - 1 for Windows Server 2003 & 1 for Exchange Server 2007, or does the Exchange Server CAL cover the use of Windows Server?

Each machine in our network already has a CAL for our existing Windows Server 2003 machine (used as Domain Controller and File Server) - I presume that these CAL's cannot be used again for the new Windows Server?

Thanks

Nick

To be certain, I contacted Microsoft licensing to address your question. According to MS, you do need 2 sets of CAL in general.

There are several types of CAL: per Seat, per Server, per Processor & per Mailbox. Your licensing need depends on the type of CAL already installed. Since you has CALs for another Windows 2003 server, you may or may not need additional CALs for the new server. Please refer to the following link for more information: Microsoft CAL Guide