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Exchange licensing discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on the complexities of licensing Microsoft Exchange Server roles, particularly the Edge Transport server. A recurring theme is that even standalone or minimalist Exchange deployments, such as replacing the deprecated IIS 6.0 SMTP virtual server with Exchange Edge Transport, require proper licensing. This includes licensing the Exchange server role, the underlying Windows Server operating system, and Client Access Licenses (CALs) for users or devices accessing Exchange functionality. The tag covers scenarios where organizations seek cost-effective or minimal on-premises Exchange setups but must navigate Microsoft's licensing rules to remain compliant.
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    IIS 6 SMTP to Exchange Edge Transport (2026): Licensing, CALs, and Costs

    Microsoft’s recommended escape route from the obsolete IIS 6.0 SMTP virtual server is to deploy a supported Exchange Edge Transport server, but that answer becomes materially more complicated once licensing enters the room in 2026. The short version is that Edge Transport may be “standalone”...
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