I'm Rick Claus, Senior Technical Evangelist with Microsoft Canada. I work on a team that is tasked with trying to help YOU by providing resources, answering questions and generally trying to set you up for success with Microsoft-based solutions.
We’ve received some great feedback lately from our IT community about Licensing. Whether you need to buy one license from a traditional retail store or explore options for a more flexible volume licensing program, it can be confusing and sometimes downright intimidating to figure out what you need. After doing a little digging - I've highlighted some resources you can use to help figure out exactly what you need when you talk with your software reseller.
Speaking of licensing – I often get asked if I can back up our claims at a more cost effective Virtualization solution for your server rooms. I dug up a great – no nonsense breakdown on recent licensing changes in the industry and how our offering stacks up.
Licensing Resources:
- Licensing FAQs– Frequently Asked Questions About Product Licensing.
- The SMB How to Buy Portal– receive clear purchasing and licensing information that is easy to understand in order to help facilitate quick decision making.
- Microsoft License Advisor (MLA)– Use MLA to research Microsoft Volume Licensing products, programs and pricing.
- Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)– Already have a volume License? Use the VLSC to get you easy access to all your licensing information in one location.
- Windows 7 Comparison:– Compare versions of Windows and find out which one is right for you.
- Office 2010 Comparison:– Find out which Office suite is right for you.
Feel free to connect with me to continue the conversation.
