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U.S. Partners – Big Easy online and offline calculators now updated with SBS 2008 and EBS 2008
Good news! Based on the questions I saw earlier on when SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 would be fully...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/19/2008
Yes, the SBS 2008 single CALs are available in Open License too, not just Open Value.
Shortly after my Can I buy SBS 2008 single CALs or do I have to buy them in 5 and 20 packs? post...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/18/2008
Is it true that the second Windows Server license in SBS 2008 Premium can only be used for Terminal Services or SQL Server?
Here’s a question that was raised at a licensing bootcamp recently that I thought I would...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/17/2008
Do we get SBS 2008 Premium in our Action Pack subscription?
A question I have seen floating around lately has been in regards to SBS 2008 and what is included...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/17/2008
Can I buy SBS 2008 single CALs or do I have to buy them in 5 and 20 packs?
Yes, SBS 2008 CALs are available in single CALs now through the Volume Licensing Programs, so you do...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/12/2008
Solutions Pathway - SBS and EBS upgrades - FAQ For Partners
With the Windows Essential Server Solution launch coming up on Wednesday, helping customers get into...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/10/2008
Looking to get into Mobility? Attend the Microsoft® Mobile Communications Partner Summit 2008 to get started
As you are aware, mobility is a HUGE interest area and one with strong potential for a long time to...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/07/2008
What are the SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 media kit part #s through Volume Licensing?
A question I have been seeing and receiving from Partners is, “What are the SBS and EBS media...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/06/2008
Issue with Product ID keys for Windows Home Server in October Action Pack – Corrective steps included below
Attention Microsoft Action Pack subscribers…We have identified an issue in the October Action...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/05/2008
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.2 Now Available
Many of you have probably used the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit in the past in...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/05/2008
Don’t forget about the Australian SBSC Blogs as well
I have had the pleasure of working with Robbie Upcroft here at Microsoft for many years now, and for...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/30/2008
View the Windows Essential Server Solution Launch Webcast Live and invite your clients
We are quickly closing in on the LIVE Launch Webcast for the Windows Essential Server Solutions, and...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/30/2008
Can I split the 5 CALs that came with one SBS server off to use with another SBS server?
As you know, Small Business Server (SBS) comes with 5 Client Access Licenses (CALs) when you...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/30/2008
Yes, the same solution exists for SBS 2003 R2 CALs until December 31st
I have been seeing and receiving several questions in regards to my, “How do I still get SBS...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/29/2008
Microsoft UK Small Business Specialist Blog
Last week I posted about the SBSC Canada Blog that is now live. Now for those of you in the UK, I am...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/27/2008
What is a Microsoft MVP and how do I find out who they are?
Yesterday a Partner asked how they could find the Microsoft MVPs for one of our products and for...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/24/2008
Critical Out of Cycle Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Update today
Today Microsoft released an out of cycle Security Bulletin and Microsoft recommends customers apply...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/23/2008
SMB Nation Europe, coming in December
Just a few weeks ago we were here in Seattle with Harry and the gang at SMB Nation in the U.S.. Now,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/23/2008
SBSC Canada Blog is now live
Great news for all of the SBSC Partners in Canada! The brand new SBSC Canada Blog is now online and...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/22/2008
What if I have a question on my SBS deployment rebate?
I received an inquiry from a Partner today stating that they had read my “How do I still get SBS...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/21/2008
Get a double shot through the expanded “Second-shot” certification offer
As you probably know by now, back on August 5th we launched the “Second shot” promotion...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/21/2008
No, SBS 2008 media is not going to be downloadable through Volume Licensing in November
As you are aware, SBS 2003 media and keys were distributed on physical media for all Volume...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/20/2008
Not able to make an in-person Licensing Bootcamp? Attend a virtual one from anywhere!
Here on the Blog, I have posted about the In-person Licensing Bootcamps that we are doing across the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/20/2008
SBS 2003 is still SBS 2003, even with SBS 2008 being released. Addressing downgrade questions.
There have been a few questions since my, “If you downgrade your SBS 2008 Premium to SBS 2003...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/16/2008
How do I still get SBS 2003 R2 + Software Assurance in October since it was removed from the Volume License pricelists? Final Solution.
A topic of many conversations since the beginning of October, as well as over the SMB Nation weekend...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/16/2008
If you downgrade your SBS 2008 Premium to SBS 2003 R2, do you still get the second Windows Server license right?
A Partner submitted the following question to me regarding downgrading SBS 2008 Premium, so I...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/15/2008
Hey, US Partners, you can’t get rid of me that easily…
Since my, “Parting is such sweet sorrow… Again. (It is time to move on),” post, I have been...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/15/2008
What CAL rights do I have using downgrade rights if I purchase SBS 2008 CALs?
Now that we have moved to Standard and Premium CALs in SBS 2008 from just a single CAL model that we...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/14/2008
Attention SBSC Partners - Connect LIVE with customers online during the Small Business Summit!
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about a bunch of resources for you as SBSC Partners to use for the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/13/2008
What version of SQL can I use if I buy SBS 2008 Premium?
Last weekend at SMB Nation, one of the most asked questions was, “If my clients buy SBS 2008...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/13/2008
Have you seen the Big Easy 2.0 Video? Want it on your web site?
I know you’ve seen the Blog posts about the Big Easy and the savings it can provide for your...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/10/2008
Are you a PC? Show us…
In last week’s Quarterly Partner Briefing here in Bellevue, WA, we showed one of the new, “I’m a...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/07/2008
Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 - price decrease
Get SBS 2008 for less than SBS 2003? Yes, you can. There has been some discussion about the new SBS...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/02/2008
SBS 2008 Part Numbers for Open Value and Open Value Subscription
After yesterday’s post, I received a few questions asking, “So where do I get the SBS...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/01/2008
When do customers with Software Assurance on their SBS servers get their SBS 2008 media?
A Partner asked me this question yesterday on behalf of one of their clients who has SBS 2003 with...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/30/2008
Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express information, resources, and seminar
Remember me telling you awhile back about how to Get Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express for Free?...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/29/2008
Get 50% off Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) Hands-on labs workshops near you
At Worldwide Partner Conference, we announced the introduction of the Microsoft Business...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/29/2008
$19 per user Promo on Dynamics CRM Online Professional Plus for SBSC, Certified, and Gold Certified Partners
Here is a Partner promotional offer I want to be sure you are all aware of. All Certified, Gold, and...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/26/2008
Big Question – How Can Microsoft Better Support You, Your Way?
At Microsoft, the relationship we have with our Partners is a top priority for us. I publish this...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/23/2008
Enter to win a 2007 Harley-Davidson Road King Motorcycle autographed by Bill Gates!
I just had a conversation with a group here from at Microsoft that focuses on our Custom Development...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/22/2008
The Microsoft Small Business Summit is coming October 14-16th. Are you ready?
Over the past few years, the Microsoft Small Business Summit has continued to grow and receive rave...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/22/2008
Replay of “5W/50 Series - More Money through Higher-Value Transactions with SMB Customers” available online
A couple of weeks ago, I presented one of the 5W/50 series of webcasts along with John Nicolau of...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/22/2008
West Region in-person licensing bootcamps coming soon. Register today.
Shortly after my In-person licensing bootcamps coming to the East Region post last week, I started...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/19/2008
Big news! “Build Your Own Platform” option coming in October!
That’s right! Once again, we have taken your input and feedback and put it to use in updating how we...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/15/2008
No, you do not need to purchase Microsoft Office Enterprise Edition to get OneNote
Last week in my Announcing Microsoft Office Enterprise, coming to Open Value Subscription on October...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/12/2008
In-person licensing bootcamps coming to the East Region. Register today!
We have run in-person licensing bootcamps across the US in the past and the feedback has continued...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/11/2008