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| Full packaged product (FPP): It’s the cheapest form to buy Microsoft software’s and it is also known as box or retail product |
Open License Entry-level program that allows you to start using software immediately and pay as you go. Recommended for small organizations. Your organization and qualified affiliates use a single identification number during the entire two-year agreement. And the pay-as-you-go model eliminates the need to forecast license purchases over the term of the agreement. |
| Open Value Optimal for organizations that want to standardize their IT infrastructure, customize their platform, and maximize their investment with Software Assurance. You can also upgrade at any time—no need to track versions or open new agreements. Recommended for small and midsize organizations. With the single platform option, your organization can choose components from the Windows client, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and Client Access Licenses (CALs) rather than having to choose between the Small Business or Desktop Professional platforms. You can also take advantage of the latest Microsoft midsize IT solutions with Windows Essential Business Server. If your organization requires Microsoft enterprise solutions, Microsoft Office Enterprise, Enterprise CAL, and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack are now available. |
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Eligibility With an initial purchase of five or more licenses, you can acquire products as you need them over the term of your agreement. |
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| Open Value Optimal for organizations that want to standardize their IT infrastructure, customize their platform, and maximize their investment with Software Assurance. You can also upgrade at any time—no need to track versions or open new agreements. Recommended for small and midsize organizations. With the single platform option, your organization can choose components from the Windows client, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and Client Access Licenses (CALs) rather than having to choose between the Small Business or Desktop Professional platforms. You can also take advantage of the latest Microsoft midsize IT solutions with Windows Essential Business Server. If your organization requires Microsoft enterprise solutions, Microsoft Office Enterprise, Enterprise CAL, and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack are now available |
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Eligibility With an initial purchase of five or more licenses, you can acquire products as you need them over the term of your agreement. |
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| Discover how these Microsoft Volume Licensing programs can support your dynamic IT infrastructure and simplify software license management: |
• Enterprise Agreement: Provides cost savings beyond standard license pricing, helps your business standardize IT across the enterprise, and includes comprehensive Software Assurance benefits.
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Eligibility If your organization has a minimum of 250 desktop PCs and you want to license all of your qualified desktops for a three-year period, you can initiate an Enterprise Agreement or Enterprise Subscription Agreement. |