Ars Technica

RDS licensing. Am I stuck setting up LB?

First off, Server 2012 R2 across the board. Fresh installs across the board. So I have an environment where I want 2 RDS servers, but don't particularly want them load balanced. I've got 1 CAL with 25 ...
Ars Technica

RDS Licensing and CAL's for Server 2012

OK I think I have this figured out.... We currently have a network with 75 users on a 2008 R2 Domain Controller with nearly a 100 CALS (we lost a few folks in the recession). I just purchased a few ...
Redmond Magazine

Tips for Getting Windows Server 2012 R2 on the 'Cheap'

A report released last month by Directions on Microsoft offers a few suggestions on how to buy Microsoft's newest server, when it becomes available. Prices will not be changing for the Standard ...
MCPmag

Windows Server 2012 R2 Licensing Price Rising 28 Percent

When released, Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition will cost 28 percent more than the comparable edition on Windows Server 2012. It will cost $6,155 for Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter edition ...