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Software Assurance vs. Upgrade Advantage

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 – upgrade protection. Now that we have Software...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 09-30-2008
Windows Server with Software Assurance

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 this question to the right folks on your end and...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 06-18-2008
Terminal Services Licensing

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 number of simultaneous users would be 10, you...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 06-16-2008
Server 2008 Downgrade Rights

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 the license.” And here is the web site that includes...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 05-29-2008
Windows Vista Enterprise SA Benefit Expiration

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, MUI, virtual OS licenses, etc) or do I have to...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 05-28-2008
Windows Vista & Windows Server Better Together

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.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/LET%20Better%20Together...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 05-09-2008
Drive your Services Business with Microsoft Licensing

Listen to the first hand account of a Microsoft Gold Certified partner on how he leverages Microsoft’s licensing to drive his services revenue. Listen to Eric Ligman, Senior Manager of Community Engagement on the US Small Business Team interview John Nicolau, Managing Partner at VantagePoint Partners...

Posted to Partnercasts (Weblog) by MSReadiness on 02-21-2008
Where do I find the Windows XP key for a downgraded Windows Vista?

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" but that's not possible for new employees...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 02-21-2008
Access to the Enterprise CAL Suite

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. The Enterprise CAL Suite is only available...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 01-27-2008
Windows Vista Upgrade

Q: (from Dan) I have a partner on the phone (ok… he was on the phone – I’m not making him wait while I type this) that has the following scenario: Woman bought an XP laptop. Upgraded it to Windows Vista Home Premium. Now, she needs to connect it to the domain at work. So, he got online and started the...

Posted to Steve's TS2 Insider (Weblog) by sdeming on 01-27-2008

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