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Thursday, June 05, 2008 7:43 AM

If Software Assurance expires on SBS 2003, will the client lose the right to install SBS 2003 on new hardware after SA expiration?

In addition to the, “ If software assurance expires on SBS 2003, will the client lose the right to Cold Backup for Disaster Recovery? ” question that was posed by a Partner yesterday, another one that was asked was, “If Software Assurance expires on SBS
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Monday, April 21, 2008 1:48 PM

An upgrade is an upgrade. Apparently some people are easily confused – Part 2

What an interesting week it has been. Since my original An upgrade is an upgrade. Apparently some people are easily confused post, I have received many comments, pieces of feedback, and quite a unique perspective on many things. I wanted to wait a week
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Friday, April 11, 2008 8:28 AM

An upgrade is an upgrade. Apparently some people are easily confused.

Below is the first post. You can find the follow-up here: An upgrade is an upgrade. Apparently some people are easily confused – Part 2 . It seems that there are some people out there who don’t quite get the concept of an upgrade. These people are even
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Thursday, April 10, 2008 5:30 AM

Why you should stop selling or buying Software Assurance…

Did you ever think you would see me say that? Well, that’s what I am saying to you today, with just one slight clarification. That slight clarification being the end of the statement above that was not included. What the full statement is, “Why you should
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Monday, February 11, 2008 7:57 AM

Side-by-side overview and comparison of Open License Programs

With the announcement of the upcoming launch of Open Value Subscription, there is now a non-perpetual way to acquire Microsoft technology through our Open License programs. So how do the various Open License programs compare to each other and which one
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Thursday, February 07, 2008 10:25 AM

Perpetual vs. non-perpetual licensing. What’s the difference?

Recently, I was asked by a Partner what the difference between perpetual and non-perpetual licensing is. They had heard both referenced when reading about the Open Value Subscription launch in March. To help answer this question for the broader Microsoft
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:42 AM

When can I add Software Assurance and what happens to the license when Software Assurance is added and the machine retires?

In some of my earlier post, such as: OEM Microsoft Server software. New short video answers top questions about adding Software Assurance. Adding Software Assurance to your OEM Office licenses. What you need to know… Part numbers to add Software Assurance
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Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:40 AM

Licensing Basics: What are CALs (Client Access Licenses)?

A Client Access License (CAL) is a license granting access to certain Microsoft server software. CALs are used in conjunction with Microsoft Server software licenses to allow Users and Devices to access and utilize the services of that server software.
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Thursday, November 01, 2007 2:49 PM

Licensing Basics: What are Transfer Rights?

Transfer Rights grant the right to uninstall software from one device and then re-install that software on a different device. For instance, the ability to uninstall a license of Microsoft Office from one PC and then reinstall that license of Microsoft
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Thursday, November 01, 2007 8:04 AM

Licensing Basics: What are Downgrade Rights?

Downgrade Rights grant the right to use a prior version of Microsoft® software instead of the version you purchased. For instance, the ability to install Office 2003 instead of Office 2007 if you purchase an Office 2007 license that includes downgrade
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Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:54 AM

Understanding Open Value Item descriptions and pricing – Part 2

Part #2: Understanding the Open Value Pricing Structure In yesterday’s “ Understanding Open Value Item descriptions and pricing – Part 1 ” post, I talked about how to understand what the various part descriptions meant in Open Value to help you understand
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:31 PM

Understanding Open Value Item descriptions and pricing – Part 1

Part #1: Understanding Open Value Item Descriptions A few of the big benefits of the Open Value program are the ability to spread payments and the ability to add additional items to an Agreement at any point during the Agreement with the 1 year, 2 year
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