There is a Windows Server 2003 R2 x64. SBS 2011 is pretty good too. It's about 760 with 5 User CALs.
Sandeep, make sure you explain the difference between user cals and computer cals. Also, if you can talk about Windows Foundation Server as an alternative. If not, I can.
Well first let me correct my statement ha. SBS 2011 Standard comes with 5 CALs, you can either choose to designate these as User CALS or Device CALs. There is no CAL enforcement built into SBS 2008 or 2011, so you could add as many users/computers as you want. However, if you were to be audited and you are unable to supply evidence of the CALs, you can face some hefty fines.
User CALs
With the User CAL, you purchase a CAL for every user who accesses the server to use services such as file storage or printing, regardless of the number of devices they use for that access. Purchasing a User CAL might make more sense if your company employees need to have roaming access to the corporate network using multiple devices, or from unknown devices, or simply have more devices than users in your organization.
Device CALs
With a Device CAL, you purchase a CAL for every device that accesses your server, regardless of the number of users who use that device to access the server. Device CALs may make more economic and administrative sense if your company has workers who share devices, for example, on different work shifts.
Use User CALs if you have more computers than employees. If you have more employees than computers, use Device CALs. You can also mix and match as long as you keep track and document any changes. Also, after you use those 5 CALs, you can purchase additional User CALs or Device CALs. These can only be changed once if you have Software Assurance and contact MS.
I bought mine here. Price went up 40/50 bucks.
http://www.softwaremedia.com/micros...erver-2011-standard-with-5-cals-oem.htmlI don't have much experience with the Foundation Server because I avoided it due to its limitations.
*8GB of RAM maximum (main reason, I love my RAM!)
*No virutalization
*15 Users max
*1 Processor
Bear in mind, this can be upgraded to the Server 2008 Standard should you need more than 15 users (no CALs required for the Foundation Server). I would recommend SBS 2011 Essentials over this because it's more user friendly and requires less "IT experience". SBS 2011 Essentials also has a 25 User limit (no CALS either!). SBS 2011 Essentials also backs up all clients, has remote web access, multi processor support, etc.
Feel free to add any comments, Bert
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