Re: Software Assurance - 64 Bit

Thanks. We're not pushing the upper limits . . . but I wonder what MS apps will require that might force us to move up (i.e. they'll eliminate support for SBS). We're currently running Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and Microsoft CRM. This is where MS is weak . . . they expect us to make decisions like this without knowing what their own apps will be supporting.

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Brandon


"kj" <kj@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:ujoyuhzkHHA.2272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Brandon wrote:
We're currently running 32 bit SBS and our Software Assurance is up
for renewal. I suppose it makes sense to renew with longhorn due out
next year, but does anyone know if we would be entitled to 64 bit SBS
(longhorn) if we buy SA right now for our 32 bit SBS?

Currenlty there will only be a 64 Bit version of the next SBS product, so renewing SA would have value.

However, if you are or expect to be pushing the upper limits of SBS you might want to think about whether an upgrade to the new Mid Sized product (Centro) would be a better fit for you. In that case using the SA funds for an upgrade instead may make better sense. Centro will need at least 3 64bit serves, also a budgetary consideration.

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/kj


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