Server 2008 licensing info?

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I am currently planning a budget for the next five years and part of this
budget is going to include a domain upgrade to Active Directory 2008 as well
as all the appropriate licenses. I am having a difficult time finding any
initial licensing info on the 2008 product line. I was hoping someone could
give their two cents on the following questions. All input is appreciated.
Thanks.


-Has Microsoft released any updated information on 2008 licensing structure
and how it relates to Server 2003?

-If we already have an environment with Server 2003 DCs and 2000/XP client
licenses, will we need to upgrade all CALs when we move to 2008?

-It is my understanding that other than the cost of the Server OS’s for the
DCs and the client CALs, there is no additional cost to upgrade Active
Directory. Is this correct?

-Has Microsoft announced any CAL inclusion promotions with purchases of
other MS products? For example, Microsoft included a complementary Terminal
Service CAL if you bought XP Pro before April 2003.

-Currenlty you can virtualize Server 2003 EE 4 times per license purchased.
Any word on 2008 and virtualization?

Thanks!
 
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