Hello i need to purchase a licence key for a copy of windows server 2008 . Where and how to i go about buying a licence for it . I dont understand the user cals ect confusing .. I rent a copy of win server 2008 off the company my server is colo with but i am removing the server and my server will need to be formatted as its not my licence, I want to purchase one so i can keep the data on it and it not be formatted ..

Hi, you can contact one of Microsoft Partners in your region and buy the Server License copy. You may ask them if you have any concern regarding the Licensing process. Thamara.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/windows-server/2008-r2-buy.aspx pls refer the linkDarshana Jayathilake

I suggest contact Microsoft Licensing Center for detailed explanation. http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contact-us.aspx For licensing questions, please call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp to find contact information in their locations Thanks

I suggest contact Microsoft Licensing Center for detailed explanation. http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contact-us.aspx For licensing questions, please call 1-800-426-9400 (select option 4), Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (PST) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist. Worldwide customers can use the Guide to Worldwide Microsoft Licensing Sites http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/index/worldwide.asp to find contact information in their locations Thanks