{"id":5648,"date":"2024-07-03T08:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T06:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/?p=5648"},"modified":"2024-07-03T08:33:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T06:33:30","slug":"microsoft-exchange-server-se-good-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/?p=5648","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Exchange Server SE – Good to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s<\/span> been a few days now since Microsoft announced the next Exchange Server version. You can read my article and the corresponding link to the Microsoft announcement again at the following link:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The new Exchange Server<\/div>
Microsoft revealed today their plans for Microsoft Exchange. This means that a new Exchange version is being released. This is correct, but...<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

This article takes a closer look at the first further questions about the new Exchange version.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Does the new Exchange Server require Internet connectivity?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

No, the next generation of the Exchange Server does not necessarily require Internet connectivity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, if there is no Internet connectivity, malware updates and zero day protection are not guaranteed. However, if these options are deactivated, the new Exchange generation does not require Internet connectivity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Internet connectivity is also required for a hybrid configuration and the external mailflow. But for pure on-premise operation, nothing has changed in this respect.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How does the license validation of the SE version take place?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

As always, Exchange Server SE does not perform product activation or any kind of online license validation.\u00a0 As before, the server code checks the license key entered, which determines whether it is a Standard, Enterprise or Hybrid server.\u00a0 Servers without a product key are, as always, 180-day trial versions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How does the subscription model for Exchange Server SE work?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Similar to SharePoint SE: Microsoft referenced SharePoint Server SE as the model for Exchange Server SE licensing.<\/span> This means it <\/span>likely requires<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Exchange Server SE<\/strong> is planned to launch in the early months of Q3 of 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Subscription Licenses<\/strong>: You’ll have to buy subscription licenses for the server software itself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Active Software Assurance<\/strong> (SA) for User CALs: Client Access Licenses (CALs) for users who access Exchange will likely need active Software Assurance to be valid.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • No Perpetual Licensing:<\/strong> Unlike the traditional model where you pay once for a license for Exchange Server, the subscription model requires continuous payment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The old perpetual server and Client Access Licenses (CALs) that Exchange 2019 and all previous versions used are not supported.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Online Download:<\/strong> You’ll likely get Exchange Server SE from the Microsoft 365 admin center (formerly Volume License Service Center).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • No Internet Requirement for Licensing:<\/strong> The subscription itself won’t need a constant internet connection. Activation and verification won’t be online processes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Microsoft has not officially announced specific pricing details for Exchange Server SE yet (as of June 2024<\/em>).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Future updates<\/strong> will be essential for maintaining support. Microsoft intends to release two updates yearly, with the first expected in late 2025.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Whether you should consider Microsoft Exchange SE depends on your specific needs and situation. Here’s a breakdown of the potential benefits and drawbacks to help you decide:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Potential Benefits of Exchange Server SE:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span> Reduced Cost (Potentially): The subscription model might offer lower upfront costs compared to traditional perpetual licenses, especially for organizations with fluctuating user bases.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Improved Security: Microsoft manages the infrastructure, potentially leading to a more secure environment with automatic updates and patching.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Simplified Management: Subscription-based licensing might simplify license management compared to traditional CALs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Scalability: The subscription model could allow for easier scaling of resources based on your needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      It’s been a few days now since Microsoft announced the next Exchange Server version. You can read my article and the corresponding link to the Microsoft announcement again at the following link:\u00a0 This article takes a closer look at the first further questions about the new Exchange version.\u00a0 \u00a0 Does the new Exchange Server require […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1923,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-microsoft-365","category-exchange"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5648"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5649,"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5648\/revisions\/5649"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msb365.blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}