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Server and Tools
Overview
Server and Tools licenses products, applications, tools, content, and services that are designed to make information technology professionals and developers more productive and efficient. Server and Tools offerings consist of server software licenses and client access licenses ("CAL") for Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and other server products. We also offer developer tools, training, certification, Microsoft Press, Premier product support services, and Microsoft Consulting Services. Server products can be run on-site, in a partner-hosted environment, or in a Microsoft-hosted environment. We use multiple channels for licensing, including pre-installed OEM versions, licenses through partners, and licenses directly to end customers. Approximately 55% of Server and Tools revenue comes from multi-year licensing agreements, approximately 25% is purchased through transactional volume licensing programs, fully packaged product and licenses sold to OEMs, and the remainder comes from consulting and product and solution support services.
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