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System Center 2012

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Windows Server 2008 R2

You can purchase Windows Server 2008 R2 licenses through multiple channels, providing you with optimum flexibility and choice to acquire the software. Use the resources below to learn more about the specifics of licensing Windows Server.

Pricing and Licensing

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The Windows Server Pricing and Licensing datasheet is a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the Windows Server brand. Download and print for specific product-level pricing and licensing information.

Volume Licensing

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Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.

Original Equipment Manufacturer

OEM Partners

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software is only available when preloaded on a Server. The hardware vendor provides product support. In most cases, Windows Server OEM software is pre-loaded on the Server that you purchase. Check to make sure it is a Microsoft Genuine product and be sure to ask your Microsoft Business Partner which software products can be pre-loaded to your Computer or Server.

Microsoft System Center 2012

Use the resources below to learn more about the specifics of licensing System Center.

Pricing and Licensing

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The System Center Pricing and Licensing datasheets are a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the System Center brand. Download and print for specific product-level pricing and licensing information.

Volume Licensing

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Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.

Client Access License (CAL) Suites

The Client Access License (CAL) Suites deliver more secure and well-managed infrastructure to PC, phone and browser. CAL suites are the most cost-effective way to supercharge your investment in Microsoft Desktop and Server technologies.

Forefront

Use the resources below to learn more about the specifics of licensing Forefront.

Pricing and Licensing

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The Forefront Pricing and Licensing datasheet is a comprehensive and detailed source of licensing information for the Forefront brand. Download and print for specific product-level pricing and licensing information.

Have questions about licensing Microsoft Forefront products?

Volume Licensing

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Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.

Licensing Multiple Products

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Creating a solution requires that you license multiple products. Each can be licensed individually or together to get the full benefit and best price for your solution. Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.
 
The Core Infrastructure Server (CIS) Suites are the simplest and most cost effective way to purchase a solutions like a Microsoft private cloud. The CIS Suites are offered in two editions (Datacenter and Standard). Microsoft offers two ways to purchase the CIS Suites:
 
  • The Enrollment for Core Infrastructure (ECI): Designed for customers purchasing 25 licenses are more. ECI Customers benefit from a 20% discount relative to buying the products individually, and double Software Assurance points.
  • Other Volume Licensing Programs and Enrollments: Designed for customers who are purchasing less than 25 licenses and/or who do not purchase their Microsoft server and management products through ECI. Customers benefit from a 5% discount relative to buying the products individually.
Download the Private Cloud Licensing Datasheet for a comprehensive overview of licensing programs to best meet your needs.
 
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