"An Add-in is functionality that extends the product to add end user features, admin features or both," he wrote. Leworthy explained the distinction between the two terms in an e-mailed reply. These Add-ins, which are typically devised and offered by either Microsoft or its partners, can extend the functionality of the servers. While the terms may sound confusing, Microsoft has enabled an "Add-in" capability in its Windows SBS products. Leworthy said that Microsoft devised this Add-on to address the costs that small businesses faced with adding an extra server. Organizations can choose the CAL types used with Windows SBS 2011 Standard, either based on the number of users or on the number of devices.īoth Essentials and Standard users have the ability to add a server license and CALs through an offering called "Windows SBS 2011 Premium Add-on," which provides access to SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business. According to Microsoft's explanation of SBS licensing, buyers of Windows SBS 2011 Standard get a license for one server and five CALs. Windows SBS 2011 Essentials does not bear Client Access Licenses (CALs) costs, but Windows SBS 2011 Standard does have those costs, plus a server license cost. Those wanting to expand the use of Windows Home Server to more than 10 PCs have to buy another server, according to a Microsoft forum response dated April 8, 2010. Licensing also varies among the three servers.
Windows SBS 2011 Essentials supports 25 users max, while Windows SBS 2011 Standard provides access for up to 75 users or devices. In terms of organizational size, Windows Home Server supports up to 10 PCs. The three servers can all be used by small organizations, but the choice depends on the number of PCs or users and what network functions are required. Windows SBS 2011 Standard products can be purchased through this page, according to Microsoft. SBS 2011 Standard was released as a trial version last month, and hardware manufacturers got final copies for imaging in December. The RC of Windows Home Server Vail is also available at Microsoft Connect here for those who sign up.Ī third server, Windows SBS 2011 Standard (formerly code-named "7"), is also part of Microsoft's "Colorado" product line of servers for smaller organizations. Meanwhile, users can now get their hands on the RC version of Windows SBS Essentials 2011 at the Microsoft Connect Web portal here (requires Windows Live ID and sign-up).
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