Microsoft Program And Product Licensing
Microsoft Program andProduct LicensingVicky Lea
AgendaProgram Licensing: Select Plus Enterprise Agreements Software AssuranceProduct Licensing Licensing models Physical and virtual server licensing Management licensing model Online Services licensing
Ways to Buy a LicenceFull Packaged Product Purchased from retailers Typically 1 box 1 licenceWith a new PC (OEM) Volume Licensing A variety of different program types tosuit all kinds of organisationsPreinstalled on a new computer
Volume Licensing Agreements(can be sold byany reseller) (can be sold byLARs only)SA included All PCs All PCs SA included SA included All PCs* All PCs* SA included SA included* Desktop Enrolment
Select Plus Licence Program Aimed at organisations with 250 desktops Perpetual licences Software Assurance optional Evergreen agreement Four price levels based on points and pools Monthly ordering and payment in full at that timeKey Facts
Points and PoolsSystemsApplicationsServersClient Operating SystemsClient ApplicationsServer Operating Systems,Server Applications and CALs(2 points)(2 points)(15 points)(2 points)(1 point)(1 point)(125 points)Software Assurance points are calculated at half the Licence points per year
Microsoft Product List
Yearly Points and Price LevelsPointsLevel500A4,000B10,000C25,000D
Automatic Tiered PricingTotal Spend 7,250 pointsLevel B pricing3,250 points rolled over10000Total Spend 5,400 pointsLevel B pricing1,400 points rolled overTotal Spend 1,900 pointsLevel A pricingPoints set to zeroLevel C80006,0001006000504,3002,000Level B40003,25020005001,4001,0001000750500Level A2500 Anniversary Compliance CheckLead AffiliateAffiliate ARoll Over Points
Automatic Tiered PricingTotal Spend 2,000 pointsLevel B pricingPoints set to zero10000Total Spend 1,000 pointsLevel A pricingPoints set to zeroOnly 250 points so“on hold”Level C800060002500Level B400031002000100010001000500500500700Level A2500 Anniversary Compliance CheckLead AffiliateAffiliate AAffiliate B
EA EnrolmentsMicrosoft Business and Services AgreementEnterprise AgreementEnrolment forDesktopPlatformEnrolment forApplicationPlatformEnrolment forCoreInfrastructureSA included3 year enrolments
Desktop Platform Enrolment 250 PCs to qualify Desktop standardisation required Perpetual licences Software Assurance included Four price levels Three year term Annual ordering/paymentKey Facts
Enterprise Products and PlatformsSystemsApplicationsServersClient Operating SystemsClient ApplicationsServer Operating Systems,Server Applications and CALsProfessional Desktop PlatformEnterprise Desktop PlatformAll licences include Software Assurance
SC Service Manager CMLLync Enterprise CALSC Data Protection ManagerCMLExchange Enterprise CALSC Operations Manager CMLSC Orchestrator CMLWindows RMS CALSharePoint Enterprise CALClient Management Suite MLExchange Online ArchivingLync Standard CALExchange Standard CALWindows Server CALNetworkInfrastructureSharePoint Standard CALCollaborationSC Configuration Manager CMLManagementSC Endpoint ProtectionSecurity
EA: Desktops and Price LevelsDesktopsLevel250A2,400B6,000C15,000D
Program DiscountsBase Pricing:Pricing based on Select Plus Licence with Software Assurance pricesCompany WideDiscount: 15% License all qualified deviceswith at least one of theplatform productsPlatform Discount:15% License all qualified deviceswith all three platformproducts
EA – Desktop PaymentsAGREED ENTERRPISE PRODUCT PRICETRUE-UP PRICESInitial order of 350Office Professional Plus2013 licencesA total of 25Qualified Devicesadded at variouspoints in first year30 QualifiedDevices addedtowards the end ofthe second year10 QualifiedDevices added atthe beginning ofthe third yearStart ofEnrolmentEnd ofYear 1End ofYear 2End ofYear 3
EA/ESA - Additional ProductsPRICE BASED ONCURRENT PRICE LISTPRICEPROTECTIONInitial order of 350Visio licences25 Visio licencesadded in first year30 Project licencesadded in second year10 InfoPath licencesadded in third yearStart ofAgreementEnd ofYear 1End ofYear 2End ofYear 3
Enterprise Products Platform Enterprise Products Enterprise Products must be ordered at the start of the enrolment New products cannot be added at the anniversary, only additional quantities of theoriginal Enterprise Products included on the enrolment A new enrolment must be signed for added Enterprise Products Non-Platform Enterprise Products Additional Product taken enterprise-wide Attracts same price level as Platform Enterprise Products
EA EnrolmentsMicrosoft Business and Services AgreementEnterprise AgreementEnrolment forDesktopPlatformEnrolment forApplicationPlatformEnrolment forCoreInfrastructureSA included3 year enrolments
The Application Platform Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SharePoint Server Microsoft BizTalk Server Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Expression Studio
SQL EAP: Key Facts Overview: An independent enrolment under the Enterprise Agreement thatallows a customer to purchase SA for all SQL Licences Benefits: No need to purchase L&SASKUs to get current Discounts of 15% for Standardand 40% for Business Intelligenceand Enterprise edition new Licences
How the EAP Works1Determine the current footprint Consider all agreements: Select and Select Plus Enterprise Enrolment for Desktop Platform Consider all licences: Existing licences with SA Existing licences without SA Any new licences required
How the EAP Works12Determine the current footprintCover 100% of the footprint with SA
Covering Licences with SACurrent LicencesSA?Purchase RequirementsRenew SA as requiredSQL Server 2012SQL Server 2005New RequirementsSQL Server 2012Buy SABuy SAPurchase RequirementsBuy Licence and SA
How the EAP Works123Determine the current footprintCover 100% of the footprint with SAMeet the minimum requirements
Example Minimums Microsoft SQL Server50 Cores or250 CALs and 5 Servers Microsoft SharePoint Server5 Servers Microsoft BizTalk Server5 Processors Microsoft Visual Studio Microsoft Expression Studio20 licences of anycombination of VisualStudio Ultimate withMSDN and Visual StudioPremium with MSDN
How the EAP Works1234Determine the current footprintCover 100% of the footprint with SAMeet the minimum requirementsSelect the 1 year or 3 year true-up
True-up Options1-Year True Up3-Year True UpPrice savings on newlicencesPrice savings on new licencesGrowthCommitmentNone30% year on year- SharePoint Server20% year on year- BizTalk Server and Visual StudioTrue UpAnnuallyEnd of three year termPaymentsBased on True UpFixed annual paymentsPrice Savings
Enrolment for Application PlatformEnterpriseAgreementEA Enrolment Term:Licence type:Initial order:Price level:Price benefits: Additional Products:EAP EnrolmentECI Enrolment36 monthsPerpetual onlyBased on certain minimums per productRelevant product pool price level from existing agreement or Level ADiscounts on new LicencesDeferment of payment for Licence for old productsAny additional product as specified on the Product ListNo EAP products may be additional productsPrice level based on existing agreements
EA EnrolmentsMicrosoft Business and Services AgreementEnterprise AgreementEnrolment forDesktopPlatformEnrolment forApplicationPlatformEnrolment forCoreInfrastructureSA included3 year enrolments
The Core InfrastructureManagementServerOperations ManagerData Protection ManagerConfiguration ManagerVirtual Machine ManagerService ManagerApp ControllerOrchestratorEndpoint ProtectionDatacenterStandardDatacenter Servers
Core Infrastructure Server SuitesStandardDatacenterLicense all the physical processorsand manage up to 2 OSEs per LicenceLicense all the physical processorsand manage unlimited OSEs1 licencecovers 2physicalprocessorsAcquiring Core Infrastructure Server Suites:1. Through a Volume Licensing program No minimum licence purchase5% discount on standalone licences2. Through Enrolment for Core Infrastructure Minimum of 25 licences20% discount on standalone licences
Enrolment for Core InfrastructureEnterpriseAgreementEA Enrolment Term:Licence type:Initial order:Price level:True-up:Additional Products:EAP EnrolmentECI Enrolment36 monthsPerpetual or Subscription25 licencesServer pool price level from existing agreement or Level AAnnualAny additional product as specified on the Product ListIncludes the Core Infrastructure componentsPrice level based on pools in existing agreements
EAS EnrolmentsMicrosoft Business and Services AgreementEnterprise AgreementEnrolment forDesktopPlatformEnrolment forCoreInfrastructureSA included3 year enrolments
Desktop Platform Enrolment 250 PCs to qualify Desktop standardisation required Non-perpetual licences Software Assurance included Four price levels Three year term Annual ordering/paymentKey Facts
Payment forinitial volumeinitial volume34567PaymentPaymentforforst1st year1 volumeyear volume891011PaymentPaymentforforndnd2 year2 volumeyear volume1213
Program DiscountsBase Pricing:Pricing based on Select Plus Licence with Software Assurance pricesNon-PerpetualDiscount: 15%Company WideDiscount: 15% License allqualified deviceswith at least oneof the platformproductsPlatformDiscount: 15% License allqualified deviceswith all threeplatform products
Volume Licensing Agreements(can be sold byany reseller) (can be sold byLARs only)SA included All PCs All PCs SA included SA included All PCs* All PCs* SA included SA included* Desktop Enrolment
Maximising SA Benefits1.2.3.4.5.6.
The Software Assurance Benefits New Version Rights Planning Services Spread payments TechNet Benefits through SA Windows 8 Enterprise 24x7 Problem Resolution Licence Mobility eLearning Cold Backups for DR Training Vouchers Home Use Program Enterprise Sideloading Windows RT Companion VDA Rights Windows To Go Rights Rights to purchase Step-UpLicences and MDOP Windows Thin PC Roaming Use Rights Virtual Desktop Access
Software AssuranceDesktopDeploymentVirtualisationSupport andTrainingApplication ServerDeployment
Software AssuranceDesktopDeploymentVirtualisationSupport andTrainingApplication ServerDeployment
Windows 8 EnterpriseExtra functionality includes: DirectAccessBranchCacheAppLockerPerpetually licensed customers retain rights toWindows 8 Enterprise Edition after SA expiration aslong as it is already deployed
Microsoft Desktop Optimization M)RestoreMicrosoftAdvancedGroup PolicyManagement(AGPM)MicrosoftDiagnostics andRecovery Toolset(DaRT)Licensing Optional Add-On subscription for customers with SA for WindowsSubscription provides access to use all products and updatesUsage ends when subscription endsSubscription may be transferred to an alternative machine with a Windows SA licenceApplications continue to follow their existing licensing model when virtualised
Windows To Go Windows To Go Use Rights Roaming Use rtPrimaryHomeFriend’s HouseStartStart
Companion Device ows RTNon-x86x86Windows RT
Enterprise SideloadingTwo ways to install Windows 8 AppsWindows StoreCertified by WindowsInstalled and updated by end usersISV built business appsIT Direct DistributionCertified by the corporationInstalled and updated via IT supplied processesCustom Line of Business AppsThe process of installingWindows 8 Apps directly toa device without goingthrough the Windows Store
Home Use ProgramRequirements Active Software Assurance coverage for qualifying desktopapplications productsHUP licences which can be purchased are limited to numberof qualifying products covered by SAMicrosoft provides setup and installation supportOrganisations are not responsiblefor their individual employee’scompliance with the Home UseProgram end user license termsUsage must end if SA is notmaintained
Home Use ProgramQualifying Product Office Standard 2010/2013Office Professional Plus 2010/2013Office for Mac 2008Office for Mac Standard 2011HUP Licence Office Professional Plus 2013 HUPor Office for Mac Home & Business 2011 HUP Office 2010/2013 components Office Professional Plus 2013 HUPor Office for Mac Home & Business 2011 HUP Visio Standard 2010/2013 Visio Professional 2010/2013 Visio Professional 2013 HUP Project Standard 2010/2013 Project Professional 2010/2013 Project Standard 2013 HUP
Windows 8 Virtualisation Rights Flexibility for Developers and Testers Rights to run Windows 8 Enterprise in up to four virtual machines
Software AssuranceDesktopDeploymentVirtualisationSupport andTrainingApplication ServerDeployment
Training VouchersTechnical training from MicrosoftCertified Partners for Learning SolutionsProcess1.Activate the benefit in VLSC2.Create a Training Voucher by supplying trainee name andselecting number of days3.Attendee receives an email with a link to a list of CPLSlocations4.Vouchers remain valid for 180 days after creation, ifreserved with a CPLS, regardless of the expiration of SA
E-Learning Available training courses correspond to the licences forwhich SA has been purchasedNumber of allowable users corresponds to the numberof SA covered licencesApplications and Systems contentis available for importing into acustomer’s Learning ManagementSystem
Learning Central Portal
TechNetTechNet Plus Direct SoftwareTechnical support incidents1 subscription per agreement for server licencesTechNet SA Subscription Services Access to the subscriber-only online services siteTypically: 1 User ID per agreement for Applications/Systems pools 1 User ID per server licence for Servers pool
24x7 Problem Resolution SupportPhone Support Incidents Complimentary incident for server coverageAdditional incidents awarded for: Server/CAL SA spend Applications/Systems SA spendWeb-based Incidents Incidents may be submitted for server software coveredwith SA on an as needed basisSA is required for both server software and related CALs
Software AssuranceDesktopDeploymentVirtualisationSupport andTrainingApplication ServerDeployment
Planning ServicesAvailable offerings: Desktop Deployment Planning Services (DDPS)SharePoint Deployment Planning Services (SDPS)Lync and Exchange Deployment Planning Services (L&EDPS)Private Cloud, Management, and Virtualisation DeploymentPlanning Services (PVDPS)SQL Server Deployment Planning Services (SSDPS)Developer Tools Deployment Planning Services (DTDPS)Public Cloud, Azure Deployment Planning Services (AZDPS)1, 3, 5, 10 or 15 day engagements availableServices result in a deployment planBased on spend for Office Applications andServer Licences: For example 200 Office Applications 1 day8 SQL or Windows Server Standard Edition licences 1 dayPlanning Services engagement days may be increased byconverting unused Training Vouchers on a 3-to-1 basis
Cold Backups for Disaster RecoveryRequirements Server licence covered with SA All related CALs covered with SA Benefits A second server licence under which the same product my be deployedon a “cold” back-up server solely for DR purposes during the term of itsSoftware Assurance coverage
Step-up Licences Customers may migrate from a lower level edition to a higherlevel edition of a productThe customer’s right to the use of software under a Step-Uplicence is conditioned on their having and retaining a Licencefor the qualifying productSA may be renewed for the higher level edition
Software AssuranceDesktopDeploymentVirtualisationSupport andTrainingApplication ServerDeployment
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDA Rights Windows RT Companion VDA RightsStart Roaming Use 86PrimaryStartSAPrimaryCompanionStartWindows RTInternet CaféHomeStartStart
Windows Thin PC Repurpose existing PCs as thin clients byproviding a smaller footprint, locked downversion of Windows 7Benefits: Reduced end point costs for VDI Rich remote desktop experience Built on Windows 7Allows organisations to evaluate thin client computingwithout investing in dedicated hardware
Licence Mobility Within Server FarmsSASASAApplication Server Licencewith SA
Licence Mobility through Software AssuranceSASA
Unlimited Virtualization for SQL 2012SASASASASASASASALicense all the physical cores with SQL Server 2012Enterprise Edition Core licenses with SA
2. Check Your BenefitsSoftware Assurance benefits are determinedby the volume licence agreement and thenumber of qualifying licences with SoftwareAssurance
3. Build an SA Usage TeamActivitySA BenefitBenefit ManagerDeployment Packaged Services for DeploymentPlanning Home Use Program IT Project Manager HR ManagerTraining Training Vouchers E-Learning IT or HR Manager IT End-user Support, HR, or Lineof-business ManagerSupport 24x7 Problem Resolution Support TechNet Benefits through SoftwareAssurance IT Support Manager IT Managers
4. Priorities and Usage GoalsSA Usage Goals Use no-cost training available through E-Learning and Training Voucher benefitsExtend IT resources by utilising 24x7 Problem Resolution Support incidents, or schedulingdeployment planning engagements through Packaged ServicesOffer employee “extras” like the latest Office products for use at home, or the opportunityto build technical skills through online and classroom training available through E-Learningand Training Voucher benefits without impacting staff budgetsTake advantage of the Spread Payment option, when renewing your Volume Licensingagreement
5. Build an SA Usage Plan
Align your SA usage plan with a business objectivePlan Get the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server software through the New Product VersionsbenefitArrange an Lync and Exchange Deployment Planning Services (L&EDPS) engagement to helpextend your IT resources, and get expert planning guidance and deployment recommendationsReady IT and support staff with classroom training using Training VouchersDeploy Use the deployment recommendations stemming from your Lync and Exchange DeploymentPlanning Services engagementUse E-Learning for end-user trainingPromote the Home Use Program across your organisation to accelerate end-user familiarity withOutlook/ExchangeUse Use 24x7 Problem Resolution Support to resolve issues quickly, and help minimise downtimeUtilise Cold Back-ups for Disaster Recovery to help users regain access to critical data andapplications following disaster
6. Follow Through Revisit SoftwareAssurance usageperiodicallyDocument progressDevelop a planningchecklist
SA Resources Product ListCustomer SA SiteSA Customer Quick Start GuideVLSC
Product List Use for Step-up licence availability Licences that count towards Packaged Services Days and TrainingVouchers Qualifying licences for Office Professional 2013 Home Use Program SA spend required for telephone support incidents Download from www.microsoft.com/licensing
Customer SA Site Use for Detail on each benefit Frequently Asked Questions Document Library Training videos Ready-to-go materials www.microsoft.com/licensing/software-assurance
SA Quick Start Guide Use for Instructions on activating and managing benefits Useful links Recommendations on best practices Download from Customer SA Site (“Use My Benefits” link)
VLSC Use for Activating and managing SA benefits Downloading software Finding product keys Tracking licensing information www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter
Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)
SA Resources Product ListCustomer SA SiteSA Customer Quick Start GuideVLSC
Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Mon
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