Licensing Basics

Learn the basics including Microsoft licensing principles and models, your purchase options, and how to get the most value for your needs.

  

Server Licensing Basics

Review the server licensing models and internal and external user licensing strategy.

     

Microsoft License Tracking and Management

Learn about the tools and resources available to help you track your Microsoft software licenses, purchasing strategy, and the Software Asset Management processes.

     

Software Asset Management Principles

Learn the principles and practices of Software Asset Management (SAM) to help you get the most from your software assets.

  

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Microsoft Office 2007 Licensing

Learn about the licensing models, common licensing scenarios, and how to purchase so you can get the most value from Microsoft Office.

  

TechNet Plus Licensing

An overview of TechNet Plus, how it is licensed, and the TechNet Plus Benefits for Software Assurance.

  

Visual Studio Development System and MSDN Subscriptions Licensing

A review of Visual Studio Development System and MSDN Subscriptions, the licensing models, and purchase strategy.

  

Licensing Windows Vista

Learn the fundamentals of Windows Vista, the licensing, and the license purchasing strategies.

  

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Licensing the SharePoint Technologies

A look at SharePoint features and options, along with licensing models and purchasing strategies to help you get the most from your solution.

  

SQL Server 2008 Licensing

An overview of licensing and purchasing for SQL Server 2008 including edition options, the licensing models for internal and external users, physical and virtual environments, and failover situations.

  

Windows Server 2008 Licensing

Learn about Windows Server 2008 licensing, including the typical licensing models, common use scenarios, and how to purchase to get the most from your solution.

     

Microsoft Enterprise and Core CAL Suites

A look at the suites for commonly used CALs that can be a simple and cost-effective strategy for purchasing and deploying multiple Microsoft server products through a single license agreement. Also includes a quick review of Server/CAL licensing.

     

Windows Small Business Server and Essential Business Server Licensing

A review of the Windows Small Business Server and Essential Business Server Licensing including virtualization and purchasing strategies.

     

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Licensing Microsoft Desktop Virtualization

An overview of Microsoft desktop virtualization models, MDEV, VECD, and licensing options.

     

Licensing Microsoft Presentation Virtualization

An overview of presentation virtualization, the licensing models, and terminal server licensing.

     

Licensing Microsoft Virtualization Management

An overview of virtualization management and the licensing models.

     

Licensing Microsoft Application Virtualization

A review of application virtualization options and the licensing models.

     

Licensing Microsoft Server Virtualization

A review of server virtualization options and the licensing models.

     

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