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Q. Why is IAG 2007 not licensed on a per processor basis like ISA Server 2006 and some of the other server application products?
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We assessed this option but decided that a per processor model did not fit with the way in which IAG 2007 is used. Because IAG 2007 is used for providing secure remote access, it was deemed to be more appropriate to base its license rights and price on a more scalable model so cost increase parallels increased user count. The server/client access license model is a flexible model that allows users more cost-effective options to organizations of all sizes.
Q. What is the difference between an IAG 2007 server license and a IAG 2007 CAL? Why do I need both?
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The IAG 2007 server license gives the license holder the right to install and use the server software. The IAG 2007 CAL grants the right for a device or user to access the server software. The two-component license provides a low entry price and a way to pay for capacity used: the more devices or users accessing the server software, the greater the license fees or price. The model therefore offers license affordability to organizations of all sizes.
Q. Where do I obtain an IAG 2007 server license and CAL?
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IAG 2007 server license is available for purchase separately either from Microsoft Volume Licensing, to run IAG as a Virtual Machine, or through OEM partners to run IAG as a physical appliance. OEM appliance options include the underlying Windows Server 2003 R2 license, whereas the Virtual Machine option requires that a license be provisioned from a customer’s existing agreement. IAG 2007 CALs can be obtained either from Microsoft Volume Licensing or OEMs.
Q. When do I need to acquire an IAG CAL?
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IAG 2007 CAL is required when a user or device accesses or uses the server software. Also, if that user is an external user, another option is to acquire an EC license. For more information, refer to the pricing table on the Pricing and Licensing page.
Q. The OEM End User License Agreement states that CALs are required for access or use of the server software and goes on to list usage examples. If am using the IAG appliance in a way that is not listed, do I still need IAG CALs?
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Yes. The list of examples in the License Terms section is not exhaustive but is instead meant to illustrate some common uses of the server software. If a device or user is accessing or using the appliance and IAG server software pre-installed therein, a CAL is required.
Q. What is the difference between a device CAL and a user CAL?
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An IAG 2007 device CAL permits one device (used by any user) to access or use the IAG server software. A Windows user CAL permits one user (using any device) to access or use the IAG server software.
Q. Why is Microsoft offering two types of IAG CALs?
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Microsoft is offering two types of IAG CALs to provide choice to address customers' changing needs. Some customers require a solution where employees need to gain access to the company's corporate network using devices that the company doesn't own or control, and for which a device-based CAL cannot be readily acquired. Other customers prefer to count employees rather than devices for licensing compliance, because it is simpler.
Q. Can I use an IAG device CAL and IAG user CAL on the same appliance?
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Yes. IAG 2007 device and user CALs can be used on the same appliance. For ease of management and tracking though, Microsoft recommends that customers choose to acquire CALs on either a device or user basis.
Q. Is there a difference in price between device CALs and user CALs?
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No. IAG 2007 device CALs and user CALs are priced the same.
Q. My IAG 2007 appliance came with a set number of CAL. How do I designate those to be user or device CALs?
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When the software comes packaged with CALs, you choose whether those CALs are user or device CALs after you make the purchase on the OEM End User License Agreement document. In other words, you choose the type of CAL once you get the product.
Q. Does Microsoft offer IAG concurrent CALs?
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No. IAG 2007 is only available by means of a server plus device CAL or server plus user CAL.
Q. Why do I need an IAG 2007 external connector (EC) license?
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An EC license is not mandatory. It is a licensing option available to address a specific customer scenario. When you need to allow your business partners or customers to access your network, you have two choices:
You can acquire IAG CALs for each of your external users, or
You can acquire EC licenses for each IAG Server that those external users will access.
Q. Who qualifies as an external user?
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An external user is a person who is not an employee, or similar personnel of the company or its affiliates, and is not someone to whom you provide hosted services using the server software.
Q. If a student accesses a school's network, is the student considered an external user?
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Yes, and thus a student can be covered under an EC license.
Q. Is SA available on IAG 2007?
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Yes. SA for IAG 2007 can be purchased through Microsoft Volume Licensing.
Q. If I have Software Assurance, am I eligible for a free upgrade to next version of IAG?
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For customers using the IAG SP2 Virtual Machine option, SA will include the upgrade rights to IAG’s next version. OEM customers will need to buy OEM maintenance agreement in addition to SA to be eligible for software version upgrade rights.
Q. Is SA available for purchase through OEMs as well?
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No. SA can be purchased from Microsoft Volume Licensing only.
Q. Does a customer buying the new Virtual Machine SKU still need CALs?
Q. Do the same CALs/External Connector apply to the new server SKU?
Q. Can an existing OEM customer upgrade to the new Virtual Machine SKU?
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There is no upgrade path to the virtual option–they would need to re-purchase IAG Virtual Machine SKUs.
Note that the OEM customer CAN, however, upgrade to SP2 and enjoy all the new features.
