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Step-up your Microsoft licensing with Software Assurance
Scott D. RosenbergEnterprise Agreement, Microsoft Licensing Compliance, Microsoft Licensing TipLeave a Comment on Step-up your Microsoft licensing with Software Assurance

One of the major benefits customers have seen from Microsoft’s Software Assurance (SA) is the ability to migrate from a lower to higher edition software without incurring full licensing costs for both editions by using what is called a Step-up license.  In order to qualify for a step-up license you must be enrolled, with SA, in any of the following volume licensing programs: Open License Value, Select License, Select Plus, or Enterprise Agreement. There are also a few other stipulations […]

Microsoft trying to push SA with Windows 7
Scott D. RosenbergEnterprise Agreement, Microsoft: News You Can Use, software asset management1 Comment on Microsoft trying to push SA with Windows 7

It is no mystery that Microsoft has been making a big push with its latest OS and emphasizing new enterprise features such as Branch Cache and Direct Access to corporations in order to sell more units. The catch to having access to some of the new Windows 7 enterprise features (such as the two I mentioned) is that Microsoft requires the purchase of Software Assurance (SA) in order to get the Enterprise Edition. The requirement may be one of the […]

Question on Oracle Processor Core Factors?
Scott D. RosenbergCost Containment/Negotiation, Oracle Licensing Compliance, Oracle: News You Can Use1 Comment on Question on Oracle Processor Core Factors?

We get a lot of questions about Oracle’s processor core factors. Core factors can change and this is particularly difficult when you’re the person in charge of tracking changes in licensing or the procurement process. Case and point, the Sun UltraSPARC T2+ core processor licensing changed from 0.75 to 0.50. As soon as the change is in effect, your organization is considered out of compliance. See Oracle Processor Core Factor Table, which charts vendor and core processor licensing factors. Changes […]

Microsoft: No transfer rights for OEM licenses (with one exception)
Scott D. RosenbergMicrosoft Licensing TipLeave a Comment on Microsoft: No transfer rights for OEM licenses (with one exception)

As mentioned in our previous blog about user rights, which has become a hot topic as many upgrade to the new Windows 7 platform, OEM licenses cannot be transferred from one PC to another. Therefore, they cannot be used to upgrade to a Windows 7 upgrade on another PC. OEM licenses are locked to the original PC it is installed on and cannot be transferred to any other PC. There is one exception: you can add Software Assurance to qualifying […]

When do I have transfer rights?
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We often get questions from clients about transfer rights- when do I know if I can uninstall my software from a device and re-install it on another? For Microsoft….transfer rights are specifically laid out in your End User License Agreement (EULA) and will vary by product. For Volume licensing programs, the transfer rights will be listed in the Product Use Rights document.  Most retail software does offer transfer rights, however OEM licenses do not.  If your EULA does not specify […]

Windows 7 – Should we upgrade?
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Since Windows 7 is now available and in high demand, we wanted to offer some resources for information on the product, where to get help and updates, etc. It’s a tough decision whether to switch or not, or when to switch. Hope these help you make the right decision for your business! Microsoft’s free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor A comparison of Editons of Windows 7 Take a tour of Windows 7 Follow @MicrosoftHelps on Twitter Check out the Windows 7 […]

Microsoft licensing change alert: Removal of Software Assurance grace period
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Microsoft has removed its grace periods on Software Assurance (SA) renewals for the following products on new contracts: Enterprise Agreement (EA) Enterprise Agreement Subscription (EAS) Select Select Plus Open Value Perpetual This is for new contracts, so if you have SA built into your current contract, you will still have your 30-day grace period until the end of your contract.

Third-party Oracle support: To be or not to be
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Even after the 2008 shutdown of TomorrowNow, we are often asked by company executives about third-party alternatives for Oracle support. While we understand that this is being driven by the need to reduce IT support costs, there are some distinct advantages and disadvantages. Companies – such as newcomer Spinnaker – are creating opportunities for themselves with claims of cutting third-party support costs in half. And, since these alternative 3rd party support providers are essentially cutting out the annual support and […]

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