Glossary

 

Did you come across an unfamiliar term while validating your software or while searching for other information? Use the Glossary to find definitions of common terms used on the Genuine Microsoft Software Web site.

Software Asset Management (SAM) involves managing and optimizing the purchase, deployment, maintenance, utilization, and disposal of software applications within an organization. SAM practices help to manage risk from counterfeit as well as improperly licensed software. Learn more about Microsoft^® SAM.

System builders are small computer manufacturers.