Using both Enterprise and Standard CALs for one server
I have an Enterprise Exchange 2007 server. I also have enterprise and standard CALs. Not all mailboxes we have need the enterprise features. I've read that it is possible for a mailbox with a standard CAL to communicate with an enterprise server. So I was wanting to know if I can assign standard or enterprise CALs to different mailboxes. Also how would I do that?
October 21st, 2011 1:31pm

You dont "assign" them, you simply need to keep track of them. If you have x amount of devices/users that require Enterprise CALs, then you simply need to purchase that amount. There is no relation to the client CAL type and the server version ( Enterprise vs. Standard)
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October 21st, 2011 1:35pm

So there would be no way for me to use my standard CALs?
October 21st, 2011 2:27pm

You would just need to purchase to number of standard CALs required plus the number of Enterprise CALs ( They are additive). You then have a record of those CALs. That is all you need to be in compliance.
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October 21st, 2011 2:31pm

So I already own 30 standard CALs and 30 enterprise CALs. It shows that I used up my enterprise CALs. Can I not use the standard CALs I already own?
October 21st, 2011 4:36pm

CALs are additive- meaining you do not have a license for 60 devices, you have a license for 30 Enterprise CALs ( which include the Standard) I would highly urge you to ask your licensing rep for details to ensure you are compliance. More info: http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/en-us/default.aspx
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October 21st, 2011 6:22pm

Hi Derrick, Above gave some good information, any other issue, please feel free let us know. Regards! Gavin TechNet Subscriber Support in forum If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com Please remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
October 24th, 2011 5:41am

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