Server 2008 licensing info?

[Guest Lee337]

I am currently planning a budget for the next five years and part of this

budget is going to include a domain upgrade to Active Directory 2008 as well

as all the appropriate licenses. I am having a difficult time finding any

initial licensing info on the 2008 product line. I was hoping someone could

give their two cents on the following questions. All input is appreciated.

Thanks.

 

 

-Has Microsoft released any updated information on 2008 licensing structure

and how it relates to Server 2003?

 

-If we already have an environment with Server 2003 DCs and 2000/XP client

licenses, will we need to upgrade all CALs when we move to 2008?

 

-It is my understanding that other than the cost of the Server OS’s for the

DCs and the client CALs, there is no additional cost to upgrade Active

Directory. Is this correct?

 

-Has Microsoft announced any CAL inclusion promotions with purchases of

other MS products? For example, Microsoft included a complementary Terminal

Service CAL if you bought XP Pro before April 2003.

 

-Currenlty you can virtualize Server 2003 EE 4 times per license purchased.

Any word on 2008 and virtualization?

 

Thanks!