I'm not sure on the RDS. I do know the Premium add-on allows you to run 2008 Server R2 and SQL 2008 on a separate VM or physical box. I am using the add-on to run 2008 R2 Hyper-V host (this is what I had excitement with last weekend), and then a 2008 R2 VM and put SQL on THAT, as well as run an SBS 2011 VM on that same physical host.
You *do* need to buy SBS2011 user CAL's. I know Dell's website doesn't let you order the CAL's when ordering a SBS2011 server from their website, you have to order CAL's from them (or somewhere else) separately. Dave From: James Hill [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 10:43 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: SBS 2011 Premium Add-on So I've spent a rainy afternoon studying the SBS 2011 licensing faq (exciting read). http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/5/C/45CD1DC6-9204-44DD-999B-24B50A9144B6/SBS%202011_Licensing_FAQ.pdf It states:- Q. I acquired the Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on and want to run it in an SBS Standard 2008 domain. Am I able do to so? A. Yes, beginning September 15, 2011 the licensing was updated to allow you to use the Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on in SBS 2008 domains. Am I correct in believing that I can purchase the SBS 2011 Premium Add-on (only) and install an instance of Server 2008 R2 in a SBS 2008 domain for use of RDS? I also don't need to purchase SBS 2011 user/device cals? That *seems* to be the case. If I wanted to use SQL I'd need Premium Add-on cals but in this case SQL isn't required. Ahh Microsoft licensing, always such fun. James. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
