SQL Server 2008 R2? Is the upgrade from 2008 free?

[Lost User]

I couldn't find any reference to if it's a free upgrade from 2008. I'm assuming not ... but then again I find it hard to believe so many people will spent tens of thousands for a new license for point release?

[Michel Godfroid]

Free if you have Software Assurance, 7499$ per socket for the standard edition if you don't. It's not considered a service pack (like server 2008 R2 was not considered a service pack)