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Monday, November 02, 2009 8:00 AM

More Answers from Windows 7 Upgrade Install Hack post

As stated in my, “ Answers from Windows 7 Upgrade Install Hack post coming on Monday ,” post, here is a collection of many questions I have posted answers to from my, “ Regardless of what any hack says, a Windows 7 Upgrade is an Upgrade. What you need
Posted by mssmallbiz | 5 Comments
Monday, November 02, 2009 8:00 AM

Identity of the Windows 7 Upgrade “Hack” Revealed and more!

Shortly after I published my Regardless of what any hack says, a Windows 7 Upgrade is an Upgrade. What you need to know blog post, there was one particular statement that several people seemed to focus on. The statement in that blog post I am referring
Posted by mssmallbiz | 17 Comments
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:34 PM

No, OEM Microsoft Windows licenses cannot be transferred to another PC

Earlier today I put up the , “ Regardless of what any hack says, a Windows 7 Upgrade is an Upgrade. What you need to know ,” post here on my Blog and shortly afterwards I received the following question offline: “If I have an old PC with an OEM Windows
Posted by mssmallbiz | 16 Comments
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:07 AM

Regardless of what any hack says, a Windows 7 Upgrade is an Upgrade. What you need to know.

UPDATE: "Hack" identity and more answers from Windows 7 Upgrade Install posted HERE First, the feedback, excitement, etc. we’ve been seeing since the launch of Windows 7 last week has been phenomenal! Thank you to all of you for providing your
Posted by mssmallbiz | 99 Comments
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:47 AM

Software Assurance: What you need to know, resources for you, answers, and more

One of the topics I get asked about quite a bit or see being asked about is around the topic of Software Assurance (SA). I have several posts on the Blog about this topic; however, I thought it might be very helpful to package up some of the top questions,
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:45 AM

Does it matter if I purchase my SBS Server through OEM, Retail, or Open License?

This morning there was a question posed by a Partner about whether or not it matters if they purchase the SBS Server for their client through OEM, Retail, or Open License. The answer is, “Yes,” it does make a difference when you are purchasing any Microsoft
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:02 AM

Get answers to your licensing questions live next week! Be sure to register today…

So, anyone here ever had a question about licensing? I’m guessing probably not. So, how many of you have had A LOT of questions about licensing (not just A question)? Now we’re probably a little closer, right? Well, here’s your chance to get answers to
Posted by mssmallbiz | 1 Comments
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
Posted by mssmallbiz | 7 Comments
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
Posted by mssmallbiz | 71 Comments
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
Posted by mssmallbiz | 6 Comments
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
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
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
Posted by mssmallbiz | 8 Comments
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.
Posted by mssmallbiz | 3 Comments
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