Microsoft Licensing Toolkit
Microsoft have created an online resource for customers and partners that need to understand the complexities of Microsoft Licensing: www.microsoft.co.nz/toolkit
Primarily designed to support Microsoft partners in having important conversations with customers about licensing strategies and purchasing solutions, the Microsoft Licensing Toolkit has been created locally, with both customers and partners in mind. The documents included are user-friendly, have been written in plain english, and are always updated to include the latest information.
Document Name |
Document Overview |
Licensing Basics: |
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Introduction to Microsoft Licensing |
Back to the basics: What is a license, how to buy, and overview of SMB Licensing Programs |
Product Licensing |
Product Licensing Reference (Office, Windows, Developer Tools and some Servers) |
Licensing Resources: |
|
Open Value: Program Overview |
The leading SMB Licensing solution for organisations with less than 250 deasktops |
Open Value Subscription: Program Overview |
For customers wanting to subscribe to luicenses: Low cost and very flexible! |
Open Programs Comparison |
The differences between Open Value, Open Value Subscription and Open License |
Open Value Pricing |
See how Open Value pricing stacks up when comparing options |
Step Up Licenses |
The easy and cost effective way to migrate from one edition of a product to another |
Microsoft Software Assurance |
101 style document: Everything you need to know about Software Assurace (SA) |
Software Assurance Benefits |
SA benefits shown by product and by program (for SMB customers) |
Windows and Software Assurance |
There has never been a better time to buy Windows with Software Assurance... |
DIY Software Asset Management |
Both customers and partners can save money by following this step-by-step guide |
Open Value Customer Essentials: |
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Microsoft Open value Customer Welcome |
Essential for customers when new or renewing into the Open Value program |
Plus, check out these additional pricing and administration documents available in the toolkit online:
Document Name |
Document Overview |
Pricing: |
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Understanding the Open Value Pricelist |
Helps customers to determine which SKUs to use and when for Open Value |
Understanding the Open Value Subscription Pricelist |
Helps customers to determine which SKUs to use and when for Open Value Subscription |
Transferring Licenses: |
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License Transfer Intructions |
For customers wanting to transfer their licenses from one organisation to another - a step-by-setp guide for Open License and Open Value |
License Transfer Form |
The corresponding License Transfer Form that needs to be completed for license transfers |
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