From 8cee15749d386a968065983cc535302166b98c42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benedikt Rollik Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:32:52 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fix(bm): update windows pricing --- faq/dedibox.mdx | 16 ++++++++++++++++ faq/elastic-metal.mdx | 20 +++++++++++++++----- 2 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/faq/dedibox.mdx b/faq/dedibox.mdx index 22c103a345..5030924d6e 100644 --- a/faq/dedibox.mdx +++ b/faq/dedibox.mdx @@ -63,6 +63,22 @@ No, the commitment period cannot be changed after the subscription. ### Are there commitment plans for Elastic Metal or Dedibox VPS? No, commitment plans are only available for eligible Dedibox dedicated servers. +### How much does a Windows Server license cost? + +Windows Server 2019 and 2022 licenses are billed monthly (no prorating) based on the following factors: +- Number of physical CPUs +- Number of cores per CPU +- Operating System version: Standard or Datacenter + +**Important:** +Starting **February 1, 2025**, the price of Windows licenses for new and existing Dedibox customers will increase due to a price adjustment from Microsoft. + +Below is a comparison of the current and updated pricing for Windows licenses on Dedibox servers: + +| **License Type** | **Current Price per Core** | **New Price per Core (Feb 1, 2025)** | +|----------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------| +| Windows Server Standard | €2.75 /month | €3.15 /month | +| Windows Server Datacenter | €17.88 /month | €21.00 /month | ## Dedibox VPS diff --git a/faq/elastic-metal.mdx b/faq/elastic-metal.mdx index b19730d8cf..53248f4a46 100644 --- a/faq/elastic-metal.mdx +++ b/faq/elastic-metal.mdx @@ -77,13 +77,23 @@ It is not possible to get a cash refund of the engagement fees. ### How much does a Windows Server license cost? -Windows Server 2019 or 2022 licenses are priced monthly (no prorating), based on: -- Number of physical CPUs, -- Number of cores per CPU, -- OS version: Standard or Datacenter. +Windows Server 2019 and 2022 licenses are billed monthly (no prorating) based on the following factors: +- Number of physical CPUs +- Number of cores per CPU +- Operating System version: Standard or Datacenter + +**Important:** +Starting **February 1, 2025**, the price of Windows licenses for new and existing Elastic Metal customers will increase due to a price adjustment from Microsoft. + +Below is a comparison of the current and updated pricing for Windows licenses on Elastic Metal servers: + +| **License Type** | **Current Price per Core** | **New Price per Core (Feb 1, 2025)** | +|----------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------------| +| Windows Server Standard | €2.75 /month | €3.15 /month | +| Windows Server Datacenter | €17.88 /month | €21.00 /month | - Licenses are billed per month, whether your Elastic Metal server itself is billed hourly or monthly. + Licenses are billed monthly, even if your Elastic Metal server is billed on an hourly or monthly basis. ## Technical questions