Windows Server 2012 or 2016 R2 purchase

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emilm18
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Windows Server 2012 or 2016 R2 purchase

Post by emilm18 » Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:03 pm

Hi All,

Looking to install open dental in a new office that we just purchased and go digital. I have a Dell Server with no OS I can use but am looking to purchase a copy of Windows Server 2012 R2 standard at a discount if possible. I hear the ebay ones for ~$100-200 are fake but can someone advise where I can buy a legitimate license for a decent price and how much it should be?

Thanks.

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Re: Windows Server 2012 or 2016 R2 purchase

Post by enamelrod » Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:50 am

If you are asking to buy it on eBay you are asking for trouble. And do you understand the user vs device cals? can you use 2012 essentials or foundation 2016 or 2012? there are a million fakes. buy the real deal from an authorized place and make sure you understand the difference. But 500-1500 is normal but that depends on how many computers and or users you have. I bought mine at newegg.com

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Re: Windows Server 2012 or 2016 R2 purchase

Post by Arna » Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:14 am

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What Rod said. Your server OS is really not the place to try and pinch pennies. There are many other low hanging fruits that you can attack to reduce overhead. If you can find someone that will sell you an OEM copy, you may save a few $$. Newegg is a solid recommendation.
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Re: Windows Server 2012 or 2016 R2 purchase

Post by emilm18 » Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:21 am

Thanks All. Was not looking to buy on ebay but wondering if there was something a bit less expensive than an authorized dealer like newegg. Will probably stick to newegg after thinking about it.

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