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What is Windows Essential Business Server 2008 and its features? |
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EBS is an integrated, multi-server solution designed for midsize businesses with larger numbers of up to 300 users or more complex IT needs. It combines management, messaging, and security software into one integrated server solution that can dramatically reduce IT complexity and improve business efficiency. Windows EBS 2008 is pre-configured to best practices and can offer substantial discounts compared to licensing the included products individually. It will be available in two editions, Standard and Premium
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Why should I choose Windows Essential Business Server 2008? |
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EBS is designed and priced for Midsize Businesses. It combines full version software for the operating system, management, messaging and security into an "all in one" integrated solution- delivering out-of-the-box value for midsize businesses. EBS 2008 provides an approx. 30% discount compared to buying the individual components separately. Also, the flexibility to mix standard and premium Client Access Licenses (CALs) helps bring down the cost of ownership for midsize companies. Simplified setup, integrated security with a centralized administration console, EBS provides the tools to allow you to save time and money.
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Will downgrade rights be available for Windows Essential Business Server 2008? |
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No. Components of the EBS solution cannot be separated. Downgrade rights apply to the solution - that is, if EBS 2008 had an earlier version, then the components that make up that version could be downgraded. However, since EBS 2008 is the first version, there are no applicable downgrade rights. For more details see: Windows Essential Business Server Downgrade Rights
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What are Windows Essential Business Server client access licenses (CAL)? |
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In a networked environment, clients that require access to the server for functions such as file and print, require a license to that server. The license grants the user, a device or a terminal the right to access that server. For the different types of access, Microsoft provides a user CAL, and device CAL for EBS 2008. In addition there are two types of CALs per edition, one for Standard Edition and another for Premium Edition. For more details, visit: Windows Essential Business Server Licensing Overview.
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What is Software Assurance and what does it provide me? |
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Microsoft Software Assurance is a maintenance offering available for various OS and application products. One primary benefit for Software Assurance is it grants you new version access rights to the next release of the operating system, as long as it was released within the period for which you acquired Software Assurance. HP SLMS sells software assurance - visit Software Licensing & Management.
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| Complimentary Products |
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What ProLiant products are supported under Windows Essential Business Server 2008? |
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ProLiant server products that are tested on, certified and sold with ProLiant servers are listed at the Windows Essential Server Solutions OS Matrix page. Please review the white paper available on our product page to learn more about Implementing Windows Essential Business Server 2008 on ProLiant products.
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What version of SmartStart will support deployment of Windows Essential Business Server 2008? |
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SmartStart version 8.1 is the first version that will support deployment of Windows Server 2008. SS 8.1 is available for download.
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| Software |
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How can I purchase Windows Essential Business Server 2008 from HP? |
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HP sells OEM licenses for Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium Edition for ProLiant servers in English and in Q109 various languages worldwide. The OEM license must be purchased with the ProLiant server. Review the quickspecs for the complete product offering.
- OEM licenses are available directly from HP as Drop-in-the-Box option with your server purchase. Click the Buy Online on this product page to learn more.
- OEM licenses, known as HP Reseller Option Kits (ROK) are also available from your local authorized reseller. Visit the US Partner Locator (http://hp.via.infonow.net/locator/us_partner/)page to find a U.S. or worldwide reseller near you. ROK products are subject to OEM license activation. Read below for more information.
- Microsoft OS and application volume licenses are also available for purchase from HP via Software Licensing and Management Solutions.
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What is included in an OEM license? |
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Windows Essential Business Server 2008 from HP includes DVD media x64 products, with Premium additional DVD media for both 32-bit and x64 products and SQL Server 2008, documentation on CD, end-user license agreement, COA - or certificate of authenticity affixed to your server, and 5 client-access licenses.
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Can I buy additional client access licenses? |
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Yes. You can buy user or device client licenses either during the time of after your ProLiant server purchase. CALs are also sold for either Standard or Premium edition.
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What support, services and warranty do I receive with my OEM purchase? |
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Windows Essential Business Server 2008 from HP receives the following support, services and warranty.
- Technical support for installation, setup and configuration is available 90-days from date of purchase of the software.
- Warranty is available for defective/lost/missing media for 90-days from date of purchase. If replacement media is required beyond the 90-days, please call customer support to learn more about purchasing replacement media.
- Additional service offerings are available for purchase. For a list of orderable part numbers, visit Server Services.
- Since EBS which requires 3 or 4 servers, HP will support the software support for installation, setup and configuration on the additional servers if they meet the following criteria: a server on the Windows Cert Matrix for Windows Server 2008 x64 and meets minimum hardware specifications on the EBS website. If it is determined the support issue on the additional servers (HP(not under warranty) or other) is not a software
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If I buy EBS Premium edition from HP, does that mean I have to buy 2 new servers from HP as well? |
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No, you are not required to buy new servers beyond the first one with the HP OEM EBS 2008 license purchase. If you currently have a server that meets Windows Certification logo requirements for Windows Server 2008 x64 edition and meets the minimum hardware specifications listed on the Microsoft site, you should feel confident you can re-purpose your server for EBS 2008.
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