Software licensing is a contract of agreement between the software publisher and the end user regarding the use or redistribution of the software. Cu software is the universitys central software licensing resource, currently managing 25 different license agreements for more than 100 products. Microsofts elearning courses provide an effective learning experience for employees who need to upgrade their skills and knowledge. Learn about microsoft software assurance tools and resources that can help your. Subscribe to the oit software licensing email list to receive updates when new software items are available. Different product families require different licensing models. The get help app in windows 10 provides fast, free support for microsoft products. Volume licenses are different from licenses for retail products primarily because they can apply to different versions of the software, can include software assurance benefits, and have different product use rights. After system center 2016 general availability and prior to renewal of the agreement, licenses with software assurance may upgrade to system center 2016 at any time. Most of these agreements have annual or multiyear terms, which are continually evaluated and renewed.
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Software downloads and licensing office of information technology. Microsoft license mobility amazon web services aws. Customers who have licensed software through a microsoft volume licensing program are eligible to use prior versions of the software edition that they have licensed. This is the official microsoft licensing home page with information about product. Msdn platforms is available exclusively through microsoft volume licensing. The use of microsoft software is subject to microsofts terms. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Today, i am excited to announce that microsoft system center 2019 will be generally available in march 2019. Customers should refer to their agreements for a full understanding of their rights and obligations under microsoft s volume licensing programs. You can find your volume license product keys at the volume licensing service center vlsc. Learn how different licensing options help your organization get the best value when purchasing and managing your microsoft products and services. Learn how to keep in touch and stay productive with microsoft teams and office 365, even when youre working remotely. For example, a desktop pc program, such as any microsoft office suite, requires a license for each device that is running the program. Software assurance benefits included with microsoft products.
Microsoft fixit a knowledgebase for common support issues. During registration, provide the same business or organization email address that was referenced in the access notification email you received. Help your customers take advantage of the innovative data, cloudcomputing, and missioncritical features available in microsoft system center. System center now delivers new features and enhancements with the semiannual channel. Developer tools and software for schools and educators. Microsoft volume licensing microsoft software assurance. Microsoft business center customer faq where can i find help using the microsoft business center. Software downloads and licensing office of information. Open get help app contact support in the browser instead. This document is only a guide for your convenience and you are not entitled to rely on its descriptions and it does not constitute legal advice. Software licensing software licensing for ua faculty, staff. Register, assign permissions or access your licenses.
Microsoft volume licensing product licensing search appendix. This article references the software assurance agreement or equivalent subscription rights. Microsoft partner network software licensing benefits faq. Microsoft answers searchable communitybased forums. Faculty and staff at virginia tech are eligible to access microsoft elearning online courses. Get the software you need without breaking the bank. For the complete terms and conditions for the products you purchase through microsoft volume licensing programs, see licensing terms and documentation. A product key is required to activate these products. Our goal is to provide software pricing at a significant discount compared to vendors regular academic pricing, and to distribute software to subscribers as easily and conveniently as possible. Word, excel, powerpoint, onenote, access, publisher, sharepoint, and onedrive.
Microsoft help blog extensive listing of technical information. Use the search box or dropdown menu to narrow the results to a certain criteria e. Licensing options for microsoft products and services. Microsoft partner network software licensing benefits faq frequently asked questions if you have questions that have not been addressed here, contact your local regional service center. You are responsible for complying with microsoft licensing. As a volume licensing customer, you can enhance your it investments further with software assurance benefits, which apply across a broad range of licensing agreements. Licensing licensing system center 2019 licensing model with microsoft system center 2019, only the endpoints to be managed need licenses, with no differentiation between server workloads. Welcome to microsoft next generation volume licensing. Microsoft volume licensing is the most costeffective, flexible, and manageable way to acquire microsoft software and cloud services. Ucr participates in two volume licensing agreements with microsoft through the university of california and our software reseller shi. Mar 07, 2019 system center suite continues to play an important role in managing the onpremises data center and the evolving it needs with the adoption of the public cloud. The office of software licensing provides special educational pricing for a variety of software for student, staff, faculty, and departmental use.
Software assurance helps keep your business up to date with a unique set of technologies, and services, and rights to maximize your microsoft investment. If you want more assistance, its easy to contact microsoft support. Choosing the best licensing option to your business helps you reduce cost, get more. Microsoft products and services agreement mpsa customers should use the business center. These benefits include free software upgrades, office multilanguage packs, office suites for use at home, elearning courses, and more. Licensing and branches configuration manager microsoft docs. Contact support for the volume licensing service center. Sep 23, 2016 software licensing is a contract of agreement between the software publisher and the end user regarding the use or redistribution of the software. A guide to microsoft software licensing for your small. Software assurance ist bei open value subscription inkludiert. The support link in the top menu of the business center take you to a page with help guides and frequently asked questions faq. Eligible microsoft server applications can often be deployed on aws using existing licenses.
Office 365 is a group of software and services which provides productivity software and related services to subscribers. Microsoft business center for mpsa customers microsoft software asset management. This microsoft licensing agreement grants rights to install and use configuration. After system center 2016 general availability and at renewal of the agreement, licenses with software assurance will transition to corebased licensing. This is the official microsoft licensing home page with information about product licensing and licensing programs for new and existing customers. Software assurance spans microsoft s range of software products and services, helping you get the most out of your microsoft investment. Get a lowcost subscription from microsoft, and give students and faculty free access to software and developer tools. Server licensing for datacenter and standard edition has transitioned from being processorbased to being corebased. Free online support from microsoft you can find solutions to technical problems in microsoft s support solution center. For pricing and purchase details, contact your microsoft account representative, microsoft partner, or an authorized volume licensing reseller. Activation center phone numbers microsoft volume licensing. Microsoft products and services agreement mpsa customers should use the. The licence to run windows server in the azure environment is, by default, included in the perminute cost of your windows virtual machine.
The volume licensing service center vlsc gives you easy access to. You have the option to buy just the visual studio ide or to also get a comprehensive set of subscriber benefits that include cloud services, software for development and testing, support, training, and more. There are various license options microsoft offers, such as retail license, oem license and volume license. The value and benefit gained under microsoft volume licensing programs and through use of microsoft software and services may vary by customer. For devices that do not qualify for windows software assurance such as thin clients, you can access windows software assurance benefits by purchasing the windows vda subscription. Microsoft includes product activation technology in some products sold through the volume licensing channel. Software service center it procurement and licensing. Office of software licensing the university of utah. Visual studio subscriptions come with different set of benefits depending on the subscription type and level. Microsoft windows licensing model office of software.
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