Enterprise Agreement
The Microsoft Enterprise Agreement offers the best value to organizations with 500 or more users or devices that want a manageable volume licensing program that gives them the flexibility to buy cloud services and software licenses under one agreement.
Server and Cloud Enrollment
The Server and Cloud Enrollment is an enrollment under the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement that enables you to commit to one or more key server and cloud technologies from Microsoft. In exchange, you get the best pricing and terms, plus other benefits such as cloud-optimized licensing options and simplified license management.
Best value
Get the best pricing, discounts, and added benefits designed to support server and cloud technologies.
- Best pricing and terms for server and cloud products, including discounts on new licenses and Software Assurance.
- Full Software Assurance benefits for all deployed licenses, including new version rights.
- Unlimited Problem Resolution Support for qualifying customers.
Flexible
Move to the cloud as needed and grow organically without losing the value of your existing investments.
- Easy on-ramp to the cloud because Microsoft Azure is automatically available when you enroll in any of the other components; it can also be licensed standalone.
- Application license mobility to the cloud through Software Assurance.
- New subscription-based licensing gives you more flexibility when you need to retire workloads, consolidate, or migrate to the cloud.
Manageable
Adopt the latest technologies while simplifying deployment and license management.
- Simplified licensing management streamlines overall deployment and management.
- Standardized terms, conditions, and discounts.
- A standardized management platform across on-premises and Microsoft Azure comes with commitment to the Core Infrastructure Suite (CIS) in Server and Cloud Enrollment.
How it works
To enroll, you must make an installed-base commitment to one or more of the following four Server and Cloud Enrollment components:
This means committing to full Software Assurance coverage across the installed base of a Server and Cloud Enrollment component. For the Core Infrastructure component, however, you commit to full System Center coverage on the Windows Server installed base through the Core Infrastructure Suites (CIS). Microsoft Azure is automatically available when you are enrolling in any of the other three components, and it can also be licensed standalone.
Server and Cloud Enrollment Datasheet (PDF, 405 KB)
Server and Cloud Enrollment FAQ (PDF, 366 KB)
Server and Cloud Enrollment Program Guide (PDF, 1.17 MB)
Enterprise Agreement Enrollments have been replaced by Server and Cloud Enrollment
The Enrollment for Application Platform (EAP) and Enrollment for Core Infrastructure (ECI) have been replaced by the Server and Cloud Enrollment. Customers with any of these enrollments should work with their Microsoft representative or partner to develop the best transition plan.
Related resources
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Get details to help you decide whether Enterprise Agreement is appropriate for your organization.
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Read an overview of Enterprise Agreement and get links to resources for additional information.
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Learn about the benefits of Server and Cloud Enrollment.
Download a summary of requirements for the annual Enterprise Agreement True-up.
Download documents related to Enterprise Agreement and Enterprise Subscription Agreement.