Re: Upgrading from sbs2k to 2003 Premium R2 - questions

Interesting too that they are offering to sell OEM versions standalone.

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/ReportingUs.mspx


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"Justin Brown - SYNACS" <jcbrown@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I discovered another strange offer at that vendor. It's a similar deal,
but they refer to it as "promotional". The part number is T75-01255-pmr
instead of -01255-cdo. $379.91:
http://www.royaldiscount.com/mismbuse20pr2.html

I wonder if that's similar to the 180-day trial licenses I purchase
direct from Microsoft for $6 apiece? What could they be "promoting" in
this case? Anger?

In any event, "Microsoft Software Licensing Glossary from Microsoft
Small Business" mentions COA, OEM, FPP, and other acronyms related to
buying Microsoft, but curiously there's no mention of CDO or
Promotional:
http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/buy/software/glossary.mspx


Cris Hanna[SBS-MVP] wrote:
OMG...cd with no license for 400.00 very expensive coaster!!

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"Justin Brown - SYNACS" <jcbrown@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I wasn't sure either, but a search for the "part number" given revealed
this link:
http://www.viosoftware.com/SBS+2003+Premium+R2/Small+Business+Server+2003+Premium+R2+CD+Only.html?osCsid=1c9f

They are selling a media only (aka CD Only or CDO) kit with no license
or documentation. Sounds like a complete ripoff, especially since Jerry
is part of a minute percentage who ask before they buy (kudos, Jerry).



Cris Hanna[SBS-MVP] wrote:
see some comment's in line

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"Jerry" <jerry@xxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi all, as per subject line have sbs2k thinking about the upgrade to
2003
premium R2. We have 15 usrs soon, to be in two physical locations,
the
seperate office idea doesn't work well with SBS 2k? limited sql use,
IIS
required.

Q's

Is R2 a better choice or should I consider SBS2003 SP1. We're
attacted
to
R2 for the apparent support for remote locations. Anthing else I
need
to
consider?
Are you considering the SBS 2003 R2 Premium Edition, the "Branch
Office"
features which were touted as a part of the Standard Windows Server
2003
R2
are not included in SBS R2.
Thats not to say you can't do remote office with SBS...its not
tough.

R2 had some problems and recalled? are the versions for sale now
'fixed'
or
are there questions I should ask when buying R2
Any copy of SBS R2 out there now be the "post" re-release.

Licencing. It seems SBS2k3 Pre. R2 is around $1299. Ive been pointed
to
resellers with CDO versions, ie T75-01255-cdo for ~$399. I
understand
there's no manuals, support, upgrade rights - but is this still a
licenced
legal copy for commercial use?

Not sure what you mean by CDO version? Are you talking about
Original
Equipement Manufacturer (OEM) version? If so, its only legal if sold
with
a new system.

thanks for any insight

Jerry




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