SharePoint 2010 Server
Intranet scenarios are charged on a Server/CAL model.
- CALs licensed per user or per device
- CALs must be same (or later) version of server
- Enterprise CALs are additive (standard is prerequisite)
- CALs required based on features used
- Enterprise features activated via server license key but licensed via CALs
SharePoint Server 2010 for Internet Sites Standard
For small and mid-sized organizations looking to create public Internet sites or basic extranets using the Standard features of SharePoint Server 2010. NOTE: This server is limited to hosting a single domain and has an object cache limit of 25MB.
- Licensed per running instance.
- Purchasing SharePoint Server for Internet Sites Enterprise allows use rights for FAST Search for SharePoint outside the firewall.
SharePoint Server 2010 for Internet Sites Enterprise
For organizations looking to create scalable customer-facing Internet Web sites or private secure extranet sites using the full Enterprise capabilities of SharePoint Server 2010.
- Licensed per running instance.
- Purchasing SharePoint Server for Internet Sites Enterprise allows use rights for FAST Search for SharePoint outside the firewall.
Fast Search Server 2010 for SharePoint
A new choice in business productivity search. It provides highly-customizable intranet and people search and the ability to build search-driven applications on a single cost effective infrastructure.
Fast Search Server 2010 for Internet Sites
For ecommerce sites that want a high end search product. Currently sold through FAST sales channel, will be integrated into Microsoft Volume Licensing in the future.
SharePoint Online
The Microsoft hosted solution for companies looking for core collaboration and content management capabilities.
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You can purchase SharePoint Online as a standalone plan (pay per user) or included as part of Office 365 plans.
SharePoint Designer (free)
The tool of choice for the rapid development of SharePoint applications. Advanced users can compose no-code solutions that encompass a variety of common scenarios, from collaborative sites and Web publishing to line-of-business data integration, business intelligence solutions, and human workflows.
SharePoint Foundation 2010 (free)
(formerly Windows SharePoint Services) For smaller organizations or departments looking for a low-cost entry-level or pilot solution for secure, Web-based collaboration. Provides the underlying infrastructure for SharePoint Server. Please note: Requires Windows Server 2008.
The essential starting point for smaller organizations that want a low cost enter-point.
Search Server 2010 Express (free)
For organizations that have tactical, low scale search applications and want quick, basic projects requiring little cost and IT effort.
