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... Licensing Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Licence Upgrade licence conditions Qualifying operating systems table Benefits of Software Assurance Windows 7 Enterprise Licensing Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing Prior Windows versions Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop (VECD) Recommended Licence by Scenario Volume Activation Get Genuine Windows Agreement Resources and tools General support Other resources and tools Hardware specifications Windows 7 system...
... Licensing Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Licence Upgrade licence conditions Qualifying operating systems table Benefits of Software Assurance Windows 7 Enterprise Licensing Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) Microsoft Software Assurance for Volume Licensing Prior Windows versions Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop (VECD) Recommended Licence by Scenario Volume Activation Get Genuine Windows Agreement Resources and tools General support Other resources and tools Hardware specifications Windows 7 system...
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...help secure computers and data. Windows 7 delivers increased flexibility to accomplish everything each workday. But with Windows Vista. Make Users Productive ...and to speed up business decisions, Windows 7 enables users to complete their PCs/laptop devices to want Windows 7? "With a small staff, it... and improve productivity. Windows 7 delivers solid performance and reliability from an improved user experience and are facing more done." Luke Mulligan, Microsoft Partner, Mulligan Williams 2... use with Windows 7, we've been able to suffer business disruptions, and ...
...help secure computers and data. Windows 7 delivers increased flexibility to accomplish everything each workday. But with Windows Vista. Make Users Productive ...and to speed up business decisions, Windows 7 enables users to complete their PCs/laptop devices to want Windows 7? "With a small staff, it... and improve productivity. Windows 7 delivers solid performance and reliability from an improved user experience and are facing more done." Luke Mulligan, Microsoft Partner, Mulligan Williams 2... use with Windows 7, we've been able to suffer business disruptions, and ...
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...Support...Windows Mobility Center is visible only on notebook computers. **Windows XP Mode requires either original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pre-installation or post-purchase installation of the windows...windows with Presentation Mode): put your computer. Quick Reference Guide Offline Folders: work or at work offline with powerful diagnostics and troubleshooting tools. Aero Background: view the contents of Windows XP Mode (which end users, reducing the need to modify settings..., and even other PCs on Windows 7. Action Center: fix problems yourself, on to the English ...
...Support...Windows Mobility Center is visible only on notebook computers. **Windows XP Mode requires either original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pre-installation or post-purchase installation of the windows...windows with Presentation Mode): put your computer. Quick Reference Guide Offline Folders: work or at work offline with powerful diagnostics and troubleshooting tools. Aero Background: view the contents of Windows XP Mode (which end users, reducing the need to modify settings..., and even other PCs on Windows 7. Action Center: fix problems yourself, on to the English ...
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... working with third-party applications and devices. It's fast, stable and compatible - Customers get to run many older Windows XP applications, which can provide you with new service opportunities. Quick Reference Guide - 5 A simple installation process The Windows 7 operating system is easy for customers to understand The simplified SKU line up is delivered as a single image...
... working with third-party applications and devices. It's fast, stable and compatible - Customers get to run many older Windows XP applications, which can provide you with new service opportunities. Quick Reference Guide - 5 A simple installation process The Windows 7 operating system is easy for customers to understand The simplified SKU line up is delivered as a single image...
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... Group Policy Easily and more mobile? Quick Reference Guide Advanced Backup Schedule a periodic backup to save data or an entire system image to resolution. 6 - Problem Steps Recorder Events leading up to customer problems can better manage the security and costs of multiple... PCs. Concerned about security? Offline Files Work offline and automatically synchronise between PC and network content. Windows 7 Professional includes the ...
... Group Policy Easily and more mobile? Quick Reference Guide Advanced Backup Schedule a periodic backup to save data or an entire system image to resolution. 6 - Problem Steps Recorder Events leading up to customer problems can better manage the security and costs of multiple... PCs. Concerned about security? Offline Files Work offline and automatically synchronise between PC and network content. Windows 7 Professional includes the ...
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Presentation Settings in Windows Mobility Center Users can apply options to ticket resolution. from Windows Live™ Messenger or Microsoft Office Outlook® notifications). *New in Windows 7 Professional. "With Windows 7, everything goes faster - Windows XP Mode requires either original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pre-installation or post-purchase installation of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate) or a virtualisation technology...
Presentation Settings in Windows Mobility Center Users can apply options to ticket resolution. from Windows Live™ Messenger or Microsoft Office Outlook® notifications). *New in Windows 7 Professional. "With Windows 7, everything goes faster - Windows XP Mode requires either original equipment manufacturer (OEM) pre-installation or post-purchase installation of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate) or a virtualisation technology...
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...Guide - 11 VDI Support Improve user experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Optimisation, with manageability to run on PCs and removable drives, with multimon, microphone and local devices support (such as printers). Restrict unauthorised software while allowing the applications, installation programs and scripts users need. With BitLocker To Go Windows... different languages using a single Windows master image, rather than creating a separate image for each language used in the organisation. With Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced BitLocker Drive Encryption to ...
...Guide - 11 VDI Support Improve user experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Optimisation, with manageability to run on PCs and removable drives, with multimon, microphone and local devices support (such as printers). Restrict unauthorised software while allowing the applications, installation programs and scripts users need. With BitLocker To Go Windows... different languages using a single Windows master image, rather than creating a separate image for each language used in the organisation. With Windows Vista, Microsoft introduced BitLocker Drive Encryption to ...
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Benefit from Software Assurance advantages with the Microsoft Optimized Desktop and Virtualized Enterprise Centralized Desktop Customers need different services at every stage of their software investment. Software Assurance can help them realise the full value of...Assurance benefits vary according to and help reduce the time, cost and complexity of deploying the new Windows desktop operating system, while ensuring that use Microsoft Windows. Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) is a maintenance programme aimed at businesses that they maximise the business value of...
Benefit from Software Assurance advantages with the Microsoft Optimized Desktop and Virtualized Enterprise Centralized Desktop Customers need different services at every stage of their software investment. Software Assurance can help them realise the full value of...Assurance benefits vary according to and help reduce the time, cost and complexity of deploying the new Windows desktop operating system, while ensuring that use Microsoft Windows. Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) is a maintenance programme aimed at businesses that they maximise the business value of...
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... problem resolution support Other services/technology to support the software lifecycle Make users productive Enhance security and control Streamline PC management * MDOP = Microsoft Optimized Desktop ** VECD = Virtualized Enterprise Centralized Desktop Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) Windows 7 Enterprise is part of the Windows Optimized Desktop, which also includes the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) suite of Windows in Windows 7 Enterprise Edition, and regular updates...
... problem resolution support Other services/technology to support the software lifecycle Make users productive Enhance security and control Streamline PC management * MDOP = Microsoft Optimized Desktop ** VECD = Virtualized Enterprise Centralized Desktop Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) Windows 7 Enterprise is part of the Windows Optimized Desktop, which also includes the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) suite of Windows in Windows 7 Enterprise Edition, and regular updates...
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... Reference Guide Microsoft System Center Desktop Error Monitoring Prevent or reduce the response time for system crashes and freezes with granular error filtering and automated alerts. 14 - Asset Inventory Service Scan software inventory and transform title data into information that are never installed and never require regression testing, yet follow users anywhere, on a desktop running the Windows...
... Reference Guide Microsoft System Center Desktop Error Monitoring Prevent or reduce the response time for system crashes and freezes with granular error filtering and automated alerts. 14 - Asset Inventory Service Scan software inventory and transform title data into information that are never installed and never require regression testing, yet follow users anywhere, on a desktop running the Windows...
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..., it's an annual subscription, following the Software Assurance model. For more from your licence. "With Windows 7, we're not as worried about our bottom line...license virtual copies of licence. and time, of course, is equal to : https://partner.microsoft.com/UK/productssolutions/windows and put VECD in the search box, top right of devices that access the virtual environment...VECD) With desktop virtualisation becoming more widely used, there is a need for Cornwall Quick Reference Guide - 15 Windows VECD is this new type of licence, designed to help you get more information go to ...
..., it's an annual subscription, following the Software Assurance model. For more from your licence. "With Windows 7, we're not as worried about our bottom line...license virtual copies of licence. and time, of course, is equal to : https://partner.microsoft.com/UK/productssolutions/windows and put VECD in the search box, top right of devices that access the virtual environment...VECD) With desktop virtualisation becoming more widely used, there is a need for Cornwall Quick Reference Guide - 15 Windows VECD is this new type of licence, designed to help you get more information go to ...
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... technologies like Windows 7 Enterprise and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, or deploy emerging virtualisation scenarios, there is right for your business wants to upgrade to Windows 7, have for upgrades, and the key choices you have access to the latest Windows desktop technologies.... that are eligible for using Windows in Microsoft Volume Licensing The Windows 7 operating system (OS) will help business users around the world become more productive and will be available at http://www.microsoft.com/ licensing/. Quick Reference Guide - 17 Whether your organisation....
... technologies like Windows 7 Enterprise and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, or deploy emerging virtualisation scenarios, there is right for your business wants to upgrade to Windows 7, have for upgrades, and the key choices you have access to the latest Windows desktop technologies.... that are eligible for using Windows in Microsoft Volume Licensing The Windows 7 operating system (OS) will help business users around the world become more productive and will be available at http://www.microsoft.com/ licensing/. Quick Reference Guide - 17 Whether your organisation....
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...Guide Whether you have five or thousands of the 'Systems' product pool and have the following point values listed in the table below. Windows Products Available by Volume Licensing Programme Product Open Licence Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Licence (without Software Assurance) Software Assurance (includes Windows...licences. Licence Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Software Assurance (1 Year) Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop Points 2 1 2 2 18 - Windows 7, MDOP and VECD are all part of desktop PCs, there is a Microsoft Volume Licensing ...
...Guide Whether you have five or thousands of the 'Systems' product pool and have the following point values listed in the table below. Windows Products Available by Volume Licensing Programme Product Open Licence Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Licence (without Software Assurance) Software Assurance (includes Windows...licences. Licence Windows 7 Professional Upgrade Software Assurance (1 Year) Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop Points 2 1 2 2 18 - Windows 7, MDOP and VECD are all part of desktop PCs, there is a Microsoft Volume Licensing ...
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... Products Full Package Product Pre-Installed on PC (OEM) Volume Licensing Premium Premium Microsoft® Desktop Optimization Pack for small and medium sized organisations, Windows 7 Professional provides a PC experience you can count on, helps you get more done, and helps safeguard your work. Quick Reference Guide - 19 Windows 7 Editions and related products There is a version...
... Products Full Package Product Pre-Installed on PC (OEM) Volume Licensing Premium Premium Microsoft® Desktop Optimization Pack for small and medium sized organisations, Windows 7 Professional provides a PC experience you can count on, helps you get more done, and helps safeguard your work. Quick Reference Guide - 19 Windows 7 Editions and related products There is a version...
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... an additional product. Since Windows 7 Enterprise will include all of this Guide paper). Customers currently entitled to Windows Vista Ultimate will be available with Software Assurance A benefit of a Windows 7 Service Pack, whichever is earlier)...Windows XP applications on Windows Vista Enterprise. Note: Windows XP Mode does not have access to four instances of Windows Professional. Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop (VECD) In January 2009 VECD was designed to Windows XP Mode for larger businesses. Windows XP Mode Windows XP Mode is specifically...
... an additional product. Since Windows 7 Enterprise will include all of this Guide paper). Customers currently entitled to Windows Vista Ultimate will be available with Software Assurance A benefit of a Windows 7 Service Pack, whichever is earlier)...Windows XP applications on Windows Vista Enterprise. Note: Windows XP Mode does not have access to four instances of Windows Professional. Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop (VECD) In January 2009 VECD was designed to Windows XP Mode for larger businesses. Windows XP Mode Windows XP Mode is specifically...
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Learn more about Software Assurance customer benefits at http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/sa/. Customers with Software Assurance for Windows also have access to the following additional benefits: TechNet benefits through Software Assurance Extended Hotfix support 24 x 7 problem resolution support Enterprise Source Licensing Programme Employee Purchase Programme eLearning Training vouchers Spread payments Eligibility for these benefits may vary depending on the Volume Licensing programme and licence quantity. Quick Reference Guide - 25
Learn more about Software Assurance customer benefits at http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/sa/. Customers with Software Assurance for Windows also have access to the following additional benefits: TechNet benefits through Software Assurance Extended Hotfix support 24 x 7 problem resolution support Enterprise Source Licensing Programme Employee Purchase Programme eLearning Training vouchers Spread payments Eligibility for these benefits may vary depending on the Volume Licensing programme and licence quantity. Quick Reference Guide - 25
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... active. Reduces downtime and accelerates desktop repair, recovery and troubleshooting of Virtual PC images on application and system crashes. Customers can access MDOP and any additions for Software Assurance is a dynamic desktop solution. Quick Reference Guide - 27 Learn more about the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/mdop.aspx. Provides...
... active. Reduces downtime and accelerates desktop repair, recovery and troubleshooting of Virtual PC images on application and system crashes. Customers can access MDOP and any additions for Software Assurance is a dynamic desktop solution. Quick Reference Guide - 27 Learn more about the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/mdop.aspx. Provides...
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... OEMs, or until the release of Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Enterprise. Licensed Operating System Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate End User Downgrade Options Windows Vista Business For PCs purchased for Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate. Volume Licensing Programmes Microsoft Volume Licensing programmes provide the flexibility to downgrade to any prior version of a Windows 7 service pack, whichever is earlier) the OEM End...
... OEMs, or until the release of Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Enterprise. Licensed Operating System Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate End User Downgrade Options Windows Vista Business For PCs purchased for Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Ultimate. Volume Licensing Programmes Microsoft Volume Licensing programmes provide the flexibility to downgrade to any prior version of a Windows 7 service pack, whichever is earlier) the OEM End...
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... to activate computers in their copy of Windows is properly licensed. Volume Activation provides two models for all editions of Windows 7. Quick Reference Guide - 33 Product activation is required for completing activations: Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK... organisations to confirm that their environments. Volume Activation Windows product activation is a set of technologies enabling customers to activate computers within a customer environment through an internally hosted service (KMS), and MAK activates computers on a one-time basis by Microsoft.
... to activate computers in their copy of Windows is properly licensed. Volume Activation provides two models for all editions of Windows 7. Quick Reference Guide - 33 Product activation is required for completing activations: Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK... organisations to confirm that their environments. Volume Activation Windows product activation is a set of technologies enabling customers to activate computers within a customer environment through an internally hosted service (KMS), and MAK activates computers on a one-time basis by Microsoft.
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...Services Agreement must be in place or one -time only order • Non- The best and most cost-effective way to acquire full Windows licences is through pre-installed licences on your computers that may cause you to upgrade previously acquired, qualified licences. Quick Reference Guide Get genuine options Microsoft Windows upgrades... that future Windows software acquisitions will contain legal software • Placement of a one must be set-up • Software Assurance can be purchased within 90 days • Support is available for purchase from a Microsoft Reseller •...
...Services Agreement must be in place or one -time only order • Non- The best and most cost-effective way to acquire full Windows licences is through pre-installed licences on your computers that may cause you to upgrade previously acquired, qualified licences. Quick Reference Guide Get genuine options Microsoft Windows upgrades... that future Windows software acquisitions will contain legal software • Placement of a one must be set-up • Software Assurance can be purchased within 90 days • Support is available for purchase from a Microsoft Reseller •...