System Center 2012 client management and security solutions are available through three individual licensing options: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection, and System Center 2012 Client Management Suite. Customers can also access these offerings at a significant discount through Microsoft’s client access license suites (Core CAL and Enterprise CAL).
Licensing Overview
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
System Center 2012 Configuration Manager is available on a per-user or per-operating system environment (OSE) basis, as well as in the Core CAL and Enterprise CAL suites. System Center 2012 Configuration Manager is also included with a subscription to
Windows Intune. Windows Intune subscriptions are available via the Microsoft Online Subscription Program (MOSP) as well as through the Enterprise Agreement.
System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection
System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection is available as a per-user or per-device subscription, as well as in the Core CAL and Enterprise CAL suites. The subscription includes all antimalware updates and product upgrades during the subscription period.
System Center 2012 Client Management Suite
The System Center 2012 Client Management Suite is available on a per-user or per-OSE basis, as well as in the Enterprise CAL suite. It is composed of Data Protection Manager, Operations Manager, Orchestrator, and Service Manager.