How much longer will SBS 2003 be available after the launch of SBS 2008?
Hmm... good question.... here's what I've been told from our wonderful friends at Corp...
In Volume Licensing SBS2003 R2 media will be available until the version following SBS 2008 is released, however SBS 2003 (R2) license SKU's for sale will all go away when 2008 hits the price list. Customers have downgrade rights in Volume Licensing, so there’s no need to keep the 2003 license SKU's on the price list.
For FPP, SBS 2003 R2 SKUS will discontinue 60 days after software has RTM’d.
For OEM MNA/ROY it is 12 months after SBS 2008 that SBS 2003 (R2) will be discontinued/EOL on the OEM license. I need to get back to you for the system builder license. It's worth noting that this is the guidance we provide to the OEM's.
Hope that helps
Cheers,
Sonal
