Software Licensing
Your Microsoft Licensing Options
Microsoft licenses software three primary ways: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Full Packaged Product (FPP), and Volume Licensing.
Full Packaged Product
Full Packaged Product (FPP) is boxed, shrink-wrapped software. Licenses for this type of software are acquired through retail outlets. FPP is for consumers who are looking for a small quantity of software licenses. You can purchase full versions and upgrades of software through FPP.
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and System Builder software licenses are acquired when you buy a computer with software legally preinstalled. Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows® are examples of this type of software. If you have ever purchased a computer from the store with Windows installed, you have acquired a license for OEM or System Builder software.
Volume Licensing
Microsoft Volume Licensing programs may be the right choice for your organization if you need multiple copies of Microsoft software. Volume licensing is a flexible and economical way to acquire from five to thousands of licenses for software. Microsoft Volume Licensing programs provide potentially substantial savings, ease of deployment, flexible acquisition, numerous payment options, and other benefits such as Software Assurance. Only Windows Client upgrades can be acquired through Volume Licensing; the full operating system license must be acquired as FPP or be pre-installed by an OEM or System Builder.
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OEM Licenses
If you need new PCs or servers, as well as new software licenses, then OEM licenses may be a good solution. OEM licenses are available for Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Microsoft Office Small Business Edition and Professional, Microsoft Windows ServerTM, and Windows Small Business Server.
Benefits:
- Most cost-effective solution
- Preinstalled and supported by the OEM or SystemBuilder (preinstallation is mandatory for Windows and Office and optional for server products)
- One-stop shopping
Reasons for considering one of the next licensing solutions:
- May only be sold with a complete system
- No previous version and re-imaging rights for Office (Product Activation)
- OEM licenses cannot be moved to another system
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Full Packaged Product
If you don’t need new PCs or servers, then OEM licenses cannot be used. The Full Packaged Product (FPP) may then be a better alternative. Most Microsoft products (but not all) are available as FPP.
Benefits:
- Simple, convenient solution: the box contains everything you need for installing and using the product
- No need to simultaneously purchase PCs or servers
- No need to enter into an agreement
Reasons for considering one of the next licensing solutions:
- No previous version and re-imaging rights for Office (Product Activation)
- Difficult to manage and track licenses
- Most expensive way for obtaining licenses
- Some products are not available as FPP
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About Volume Licensing
If your organization needs five or more licenses, you can realize value from the wider range of licensing options that feature budgeting and cost savings, simplified license and compliance management, access to new versions of covered software and other benefits. Consider one of these Microsoft Volume Licensing program options and see how they can help your business.
Benefits:
- More cost-effective than Full Packaged Products
- Previous version rights
- Re-imaging rights for efficient deployment (no Product Activation)
Open Business (Software Assurance optional)
Open Business provides a flexible way for obtaining at least five licenses for Microsoft products. Open Business is an easy way to enjoy the benefits of Volume Licensing.
Benefits of Open Business:
- Easy to manage and track licenses through the secured eOpen Web site
- More cost-effective than Full Packaged Products
- Broadest product portfolio Benefits of Open Business with optional Software Assurance:
- Upgrade rights to new version of covered software released during the agreement term
- Optional Software Assurance for any of your licenses
Open Value, Open Value Company-wide
Open Value can help your customer simplify license tracking, take control of the upgrade cycle, and manage software costs.
Benefits of Open Value:
- New version rights as well as other Software Assurance benefits including support, home use rights, eLearning, training vouchers, and TechNet subscription services
- Spread payments over three years
- Ability to share a single agreement among affiliates within the same region
- Complimentary media kits for initial orders of each software title
Open Value Company-wide option can provide additional value to organizations that want to standardize desktops on one or more of the following components:
- Windows XP Professional
- Office Small Business Edition or Professional Enterprise Edition
Windows Small business Server CAL or Core CAL Benefits of Open Value Company-wide option:
- Savings up to 23 percent* for standardizing on the platform or components
- Simple license manage with monthly ordering of desktop licenses
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