Software Assurance Benefits
Software Assurance Packaged Services
In the “product off years” at Microsoft (no new OS, no new Office), internal focus often shifts to other components of Software Assurance that can add value to the investment since there is no compelling argument for upgrade rights. It is no surprise then that 2008 is bringing us new choices in what Microsoft calls [...]
OEM Licensing – a Whole Lot of Misconceptions
OEM, or “Original Equipment Manufacturer,” Software Licensing is one of the most commonly misunderstood licensing structures and is often the Achilles’ heel of many an enterprise compliance audit.
The fundamental concept behind OEM licensing is that a computer workstation or server is functionless with some kind of operating system running it. That said, when your [...]
Changes in Software Assurance Voucher Program
Over the course of my blogging, I have extolled some of the training benefits available to our clients that happen to subscribe to Software Assurance as a component of their licensing agreement with Microsoft. Today, Microsoft has announced some key changes that effect the redemption time-line.
Beginning November 11, 2007, SA training vouchers will [...]
Eeeek - another acronym ? DDPS and SAM…
That’s all that technology professionals need, another acronym to learn… more importantly, even when we know the acronym, what is the concept behind it ? DDPS stands for Desktop Deployment Planning Services, yet another service offering from Microsoft that provides software versioning migration planning and SAM (that’s Software Asset Management) as a component [...]
Software Volume Licensing - yeah, it’s important…
2007 has seen the launch and maturation of a number of exciting new product lines, especially from Microsoft – new versions of SharePoint, Project Server, Office to name a few, that offer genuine increased functionality and business value. As enterprises see this value, new implementation and migration initiatives are launched, it makes sense to review [...]
