Server Essentials in a Multi-Server environment

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hello all,

i run sbs 2008 domain controller.  previous sbs 2003 computer demoted , runs server 2003.  no cals needed this.  1 of sbs versions , maybe 2008 included server software second server.  been long remember.  i'm doing similar upgrade.

i wish migrate server essentials 2012 r2 on new machine.  repurpose existing sbs 2008 machine member server.  yes know can't exist in new domain after grace period expires migration.  know need install new server software on old machine.  i'm trying figure out version of server need purchase. 

i thought have purchase 2012 r2 standard, i'm wondering if can purchase server essentials 2012 (not r2).  @ dn486837 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn486837.aspx

it's confusing article, suggests can add server essentials 2012 server essentials 2012 r2 domain.

can confirm this?  microsoft sales phone number takes me volume licensing , read script.  purchase correct product , license properly.  if can't use essentials 2012 member server , need purchase 2012 standard, hope don't need purchase cals.  used in sbs environment, did not need purchase cals second server. 

any appreciated.

many thanks, 

jp

essentials has specific restrictions.  in fact, has many differences windows server has own forum located here - https://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windowsserver/en-us/home?forum=winserveressentials 

you find more people familiar capabilities , restrictions in forum in forum.

. : | : . : | : . tim



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