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Q: (from Peter) What are the System Center Essentials Standard License requirements for a 10 user office? It is a bit confusing on the CALs. There are CML CAL's, SML CAL's, and CML OSE CAL's. Do all users need at least a CML CAL in order to...
Q: (from John) I have attended quite a few of your DC area presentations over the past few years and you have said if I get stuck on an issue with Microsoft I could shoot it over to you and you may be able to point me in the right direction. I have a...
Q: (from Nicole) I was involved in the webinar today, but I was hoping you could help me out with this immediate issue. I have the two scenarios below, which I’m presenting to a prospect tomorrow. I wanted to let them know what the Big Easy rebate would...
Q: (from Kristy) I'm looking for additional Licensing 101 sessions, similar to the one recently held as part of the Tech Days events in Arlington, VA. I'm having trouble finding a listing of other sessions. A: Currently no other Licensing 101...
Q: (from Bruce) Thank you for taking the time today to answer all questions, the seminar was very informative and helpful. I would appreciate the link for the slide presentation. I do have a question regarding one of my customers if you can help me on...
Extended shameless plug... We've added a Licensing Bootcamp session to the DC TechDays. It's on Thursday afternoon. For those of you who haven't seen information on the Licensing Bootcamps, they are four hours of non-stop licensing information...
Q: (from Rob) What’s the difference between Sofware Assurance (SA) and Upgrde Advantage (UA)? I can’t find any clear statements. Do we still offer UA? A: UA became SA when we switched to Licensing 6.0 in 2001. Upgrade Advantage only implied one benefit...
Warning - shameless plug follows: D.C. Partners – Attend the upcoming TechDays ’08 event! If your business is fueled by technology, TechDays '08 is an event you won't want to miss. Loaded with exclusive product information presented by insider...
Q: (from Jim) I enjoyed the T2 Event in Newark, DE yesterday. I had asked about the upgrade path for clients with Windows 2003 Server w. Software Assurance and whether or not they would get Hyper V if they upgrade to Server 2008. Can you please forward...
Q: (from Peter) When publishing an app, is a TS license and an application license (think Office) required? A: Are you talking about RemoteApp? If so, the answer is “Yes” For example, if you have 20 people who would be using Office over TS but the maximum...
Q: (from Maryse) We purchased the software OEM server 2008 and we would like to downgrade to 2003. A: Here is the official word: “Microsoft grants the rights to use any prior version of Windows Server 2008, regardless of which channel was used to acquire...
Q: (from Canada Licensing Bootcamp) If I purchase Windows Vista Business Upgrades with SA, I get Vista Enterprise At the end of my SA agreement, I choose not to renew SA What happens to my Vista? Do I get to keep using the Enterprise features (Bitlocker...
Q: (from James) Thank you for your very informative presentation about Windows Server 2008 Tuesday. Can you provide me the link to the slides? Can you also provide information on “Sky Drive”? A: Here is a link to the presentation: http://cid-9dc1b9c3c6b95b61...
Q: (from Josie) I'm looking for direction on where to go to obtain downgrade keys for clients who acquire Vista Business but need XP Professional for the corporate environment. The downgrade licensing line instructs us to use an "existing keys"...
Q: (from Romy) Quick question: Enterprise CAL Suite is only available in EA agreements correct? I have a client who is interested however they only have 150 users so he does not qualify… how does he go about purchasing the ENT CAL suite? A: You are correct...
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