Microsoft Volume Licensing
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About Software Licenses
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A SOFTWARE license is the legal right to install, use, access, display, run, or otherwise interact with a software program. When software is acquired, customers do not own a physical thing; rather they use the product of the thoughts and knowledge of the programmers who wrote the software.
There are different types of licensing programs:
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Full Packaged Product (FPP). FPP refers to the shrink-wrapped boxes of licensed product that can be purchased from a local software retail store.
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Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). OEM software is pre-installed when you purchase a new PC. This is the easiest and most economical way for customers to acquire their software.
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Volume Licensing. Microsoft's Volume License programs provide volume pricing for customers acquiring five or more software licenses. Customers for this type of licensing are usually companies who have volume requirements but do not need several copies of media and documentation, and need easy software asset management.
| FPP | OEM | Volume License | |
| Usage | Perpetual | Non-perpetual (dies with the PC | Perpetual |
| Flexibility | Transferable | Non-transferable | Ability to transfer licenses (one PC to another, one company to another) |
| Type of License | Full Version | Full version | Upgrade only, not a full license |
| Ease | Requires product activation | Requires product activation | Does not require product activation |
| Manageability | Individual tracking | Individual tracking | Track licenses online |
| Support | MS Support Hotline | System Builder who sold the PC | MS Support Hotline |
| Deployment | Limited-use Product ID key or Web or Telephone activation | Limited-use Product ID key or Web or Telephone activation | Use of Volume License Product Keys |
Based Microsoft's License Compliance Channel Bulletin Series. Philippine Copyright 2006 by Microsoft Philippines, Inc.
Volume Licensing for Educational Institutions (Five or more licenses)
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School Agreement. This program is designed for K-12 schools, preschools, public libraries, and public museums, looking for a simple, flexible subscription licensing agreement that includes the benefits of software assurance.
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Campus Agreement. This program is designed for higher educational institutions looking for a simple, flexible subscription licensing agreement that includes the benefits of Software Assurance. For
For more licensing options, please visit: www.microsoft.com/licensing.
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