However, I do not like this Note that you still need to obtain separate licenses to take advantage of Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Active Directory Rights Management Service (ADRMS).
Why would Microsoft do that?
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For RDS, I'm not sure, but they might still be tied up with Citrix in some regard on that product, hence the separate licensing.
As "simplified" as Microsoft tries to become, just the licensing alone is confusing! What with the Software Assurance vs. the Non-Software Assurance, what WILL be covered from what WON'T be covered? It's still a mystery as to what an admin is supposed to do. Continue on with the version you have and miss out on updates and service packs? Try to upgrade to one of these versions and possible "break" something that was once working fine? I have been working with a company now for upwards of 3 years, and you know what THEIR solution was? Ubuntu Server...Apache Server...Open-XChange Server (for e-mail) And there's no licensing fees, no tiered structure regarding fees or anythingt else of that nature. I think Microsoft is grasping at straws, trying to hold on to a dwindling market, as CTO's / CIO's Network Admins, Architects, and anyone else involved in the day-to-day maintenance, and upkeep of an orgnization's server backend, are discovering that the Open Source community is finally "ready"....they've finally risen to become on par with the Microsoft products and they're exceeding the benchmark in almost ALL categories! But at least I gotta give 'em credit, they've never been one for quitting! SO let's see just how much longer they can maintain their hold on the server market...good luck to 'em!
I see that your article talks about physical sockets on server hardware. How does this apply to Virtualised instances of servers on a host? How many vProcessors? vProcessors are in reality Cores and not sockets - so what is the story here? These questions are not addressed and this is always the sticking point when talking about licensing per processor - as soon as you virtualise a server it all gets messy and is not clear at all.
If you buy Datacenter, it's very clear. You license per pair of host physical processors. If you install Windows-based VMs, those fall under the Datacenter's license and don't need to be licensed separately.
If by Open Source you are referring to any flavor of Linux then I'm sorry but they are FAR from 'Ready'. They are no where near on par with Microsoft products and cannot even see the benchmark on any enterprise category. I laughed out loud when I read your comment!
following the leads by Open Source?
Perhaps "Essentials" is the new SBS?
SBS was great, but without Remote Desktop it was a problem for me.
SBS was great, but without Remote Desktop it was a problem for me.
You are so right, Scott.
I have installed and maintained different versions of SBS for years, and each one gets better --- am using SBS 2011 Std since it came out.
I like the integration, and ease of maintenace, and am shocked that they are ending this line!
I know that the Server and Exchange licenses will carryover to Windows Server 2012 Std and Exchange, but what about services like RWW, for instance? And further, I am supposing that Exchange will have to be installed separately, as will others not included in core Server 2012.
I don't get it, Microsoft.
I have installed and maintained different versions of SBS for years, and each one gets better --- am using SBS 2011 Std since it came out.
I like the integration, and ease of maintenace, and am shocked that they are ending this line!
I know that the Server and Exchange licenses will carryover to Windows Server 2012 Std and Exchange, but what about services like RWW, for instance? And further, I am supposing that Exchange will have to be installed separately, as will others not included in core Server 2012.
I don't get it, Microsoft.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if52s9wH_U0
Microsoft need to get out of Redmond and go smell the Ethernet - the lack of it!
I support businesses in the rural area that don't have high seed internet.
When SBS standard disappears from my wholesalers - my allegiance with MS goes with it!
It is just a money grabbing exercise!
Microsoft need to get out of Redmond and go smell the Ethernet - the lack of it!
I support businesses in the rural area that don't have high seed internet.
When SBS standard disappears from my wholesalers - my allegiance with MS goes with it!
It is just a money grabbing exercise!
Now why would i waste my time typing a command for almost 3 minutes to run an installer when i can just double click the installer.
seriously Microsoft If you want to compete with linux ( who is turning to GUI anyway) offer your server free.
Now system administrator have to manage network while learning Programing and remembering command lines.
I like Power shell to run automated script but don't expect me to manage the network using command line.
seriously whoever is recommending these changes at Microsoft have never managed a network in his life.
seriously Microsoft If you want to compete with linux ( who is turning to GUI anyway) offer your server free.
Now system administrator have to manage network while learning Programing and remembering command lines.
I like Power shell to run automated script but don't expect me to manage the network using command line.
seriously whoever is recommending these changes at Microsoft have never managed a network in his life.
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