SBS 2011 Licensing – Can I downgrade?
J.J. Antequino
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Although we think your customers are going to love Exchange 2010 in SBS 2011…. we do understand that there may some instances where you will need to downgrade. For a high level look at SBS Licensing please head over to: https://www.microsoft.com/sbs/en/us/licensing.aspx
There you will see:
Downgrade Rights
Microsoft grants the rights to use the prior version of Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard, if using the Small Business Server 2011 Standard product only. Regardless of which channel was used to acquire the license. Here are the following downgrade options available.
Product | Downgrade |
SBS 2011 Essentials |
No downgrade available. |
SBS 2011 Standard |
FPP/OEM Customers:
Volume Licensing Customers:
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SBS 2011 Premium Add-on |
FPP/OEM Customers:
Volume Licensing Customers:
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Notice that there is currently not a path to downgrade to SBS 2008 Premium because there is no SBS 2011 Premium product.
If you are a glutton for punishment like me, download the SBS Licensing FAQ here: Licensing FAQ