Microsoft Open License

Published: June 26, 2006 | Updated: April 11, 2008

Microsoft Open License is a Volume Licensing program for small to midsize organizations that have fewer than 250 desktop PCs. The program provides a simple, flexible, and cost-effective way to buy the latest Microsoft technology to meet your organization's needs and procurement procedures.

The following resources will help you evaluate and use Open License.

Select License Overview

Open License Overview
Learn about the benefits and options available through the Open License program.

Open License Industry Offerings

Open License Industry Offerings
Microsoft also offers Open License programs for the following industries:

Compare Volume Licensing Programs

Compare Volume Licensing Programs
(Portable Document Format file, 496 KB)
Compare Open License with other Microsoft Volume Licensing programs to find the one that's right for your organization.

Buy or Renew Licenses

Buy or Renew Licenses
Find out how to buy or renew software licenses through the Open License program.

Deploy Select License

Deploy Open License
Find resources to help you deploy or renew your software licenses under the Open License program.

Select License Management Tools

Open License Management Tools
Get information and tools to help you easily manage your volume licenses.

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Open License Program Guide
263 KB
Portable Document Format file
Updated: April 11, 2008

Open License Comparison Guide
97 KB
PDF file
Updated: October 3, 2005

Microsoft Volume Licensing Reference Guide
1.4 MB
PDF file
Updated: April 11, 2008

Software Assurance Benefit Guide
108 KB
PDF file
Updated: October 3, 2005

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