In anticipation of our upcoming microsoft licensing seminar in new york on 21st october 2015, our analyst david foxen interviewed steven kelley director of software licensing advisors and one of the expert speakers at our new york event his session software assurance placing bets on microsofts future will delve into why he thinks microsoft software assurance customers. The first step is understanding what software assurance is, so in this post i will try to explain it in a clear and concise manner. The value and benefit gained under microsoft volume licensing programs and through use of microsoft software and services may vary by customer. Failover rights for microsoft sql server do not require software assurance sa coverage. Microsoft volume licensing microsoft software assurance. Active software assurance coverage always expires at the end of a month no matter what day within the month your organization originally signed the agreement. Go to microsoft software assurance support page and click on submit request. Find out about the basics of microsoft volume licensing programs, which include software assurance, shared source, open license, select license, select plus, enterprise agreement, enterprise subscription agreement, and product keys.
Any issues with allowing software assurance to expire. You can get more information from your solution provider and online licensing resellers. Microsoft software assurance what it is and how it applies to your donation. What is included in my microsoft software assurance benefits. Volume licensing service center software assurance. It seems to be that they should be entitled to this upgrade since 20 was available during the time frame that they had software assurance, but i know microsoft licensing is quite complicated and wanted to get a straight answer.
May 23, 20 regardless of whether support subscription purchased separately or bundled with software assurance, support subscription is subject to the 30 days grace renewal period after current coverage expires, ensuring continuous coverage for an additional 12 months. When the organizations licensing agreement expires, any unassigned training days will expire. Software assurance benefits can only be renewed before their twoyear term expires not after. Can you share any details around which benefits you thought went. For new product version rights, this means that you can still download eligible new products posted to the vlsc during that final month. Microsoft will not audit you just because sa expired. Microsoft has three primary ways for an organization to acquire licensing rights subscription licensing microsoft desktop optimization pack aka mdop is an example, perpetual licensing their traditional model where once you buy it you own the rights forever, or perpetual with maintenance microsoft software assurance aka sa. The next version of office office 12 is rumored to be released in july 2006. As an approved software assurance training partner, microsoft compensates you for providing technical training to enterprise customers in exchange for vouchers they get with software assurance. Microsoft makes no assurance that software assurance customers will get access to new products, even though they pay 29 percent of the full desktop software price, annually. Software assurance training voucher satv program in. Are you using any of your windows sa benefits that require active software assurance. Software assurance benefits microsoft volume licensing. Your employer will notify you if their software assurance coverage expires if or on the time of retirement.
Can i renew my microsoft software assurance benefits through the donation program. Nov 07, 2011 microsoft is leveraging the immediacy and urgency of security updates to force customers into paying for software assurance. What happens after my microsoft software assurance expires. Software assurance benefits included with microsoft donations.
Apr 29, 2009 one of the topics i get asked about quite a bit or see being asked about is around the topic of software assurance sa. With windows software assurance and windows vda, you get flexible access to windows enterprise, plus a number of additional benefits. Why microsoft software assurance customers never win the. Dec 23, 2014 if you are in the market for microsoft licenses, one question you should be asking is. Licensing microsoft office software in volume licensing. Click on the license id for which you want to manage 24x7 problem resolution support. You can license windows software assurance on a perdevice or peruser basis. If you do not have your access id, contact your software assurance benefits administrator or microsoft sales representative. Guide to software assurance charity digital exchange. Microsoft software assurance sa is a microsoft maintenance program aimed at business users who use microsoft windows, microsoft office, and other server and desktop applications. Assurance or windows 10 education in the product terms. Apr 06, 2017 unlike the peruser subscription of windows 10 enterprise e3 and e5 which lets you enable enterprise on up to 5 machines, the per device subscription through software assurance only lets you enable enterprise on a single machine. How to decide which renewal is best for your organization fewer than 250 pcs the.
Download latest releases and versions with software assurance. Actually, office 2003 pro is the latest version of microsoft office on pc, so there is no other version you can upgrade to. To take advantage of software assurance for your microsoft products, heres what you need to. Software assurance by benefit microsoft volume licensing. And windows 10 education is now windows 10 education e3a3. Sa training vouchers are only available from microsoft and are given to qualified microsoft software licensing subscription holders. To take advantage of software assurance for your microsoft products, heres what you need to do. Software assurance and support renewal reinstatement. How to use or renew your software assurance benefits techsoup. Software assurance benefits help you take full advantage of your investments in it. Volume licensing service center software assurance benefits. You have 90 days from the date of computer purchase to acquire software assurance for this oem license.
Microsoft software assurance is a practical alternative to. For example, you purchase a new computer with a microsoft office oem license. Deciding on microsofts software assurance sa option isnt getting any easier, to hear an. Your organizations software assurance benefits administrator receives an access id after clicking activate on the 24x7. Windows 10 enterprise with software assurance is now windows 10 enterprise e3. Is software assurance an optional item or something automatically included in the licenses themselves. So in our illustration below, our user can only use windows 10 enterprise on one device, not multiple devices. The ability to access your training vouchers expires with your software assurance coverage. Hi barry, actually, office 2003 pro is the latest version of microsoft office on pc, so there is no other version you can upgrade to. A comprehensive program that includes a unique set of technologies, services, and rights to help deploy, manage, and use microsoft products efficiently, software assurance helps keep your business up to date and ready to respond quickly to change and opportunity. Product licenses do not expire and are valid for as long as you own the product. Mbam is a part of the microsoft desktop optimization pack mdop.
Upon locating the voucher in question, you will find the expiration date under the voucher expiration date column. Software assurance is a comprehensive volume licensing program that includes a unique set of technologies, services, and rights to help you deploy, manage, and use your microsoft products more efficiently. Software assurance can be purchased on retail or oem licensed products if done within 90 days of acquiring the retail or oem license. Software assurance for volume licensing includes a range of benefits that span microsoft software and services. Software assurance frequently asked questions sa faq.
Ideally, if the office 203 hup is installed, you may use it even if you retire. Microsoft compensates partners for delivering training, planning, and other services to enterprise customers who have software assurance. The answer depends on your situation and what you want to achieve with your purchase. Expert offers tips on microsofts software assurance. The key was delivered within the hour and i installed it on my own within another. For more information about the microsoft software assurance program and how to acquire the mdop, see how do i get mdop mbam 2. Select the product and problem for which you need support. Microsoft to offer premium assurance for servers adding 6 years of patch support. Software assurance coverage expires, may we still go to the training. Coverage begins at the same time your customer and microsoft both accept the agreement or add new licenses with software assurance to the agreement, and it expires with the volume licensing agreement term. Appendix b software assurance microsoft volume licensing. How to decide which renewal is best for your organization.
Effective july 1, 2016, in markets where the mpsa is available, microsoft will stop accepting new orders and software assurance. Microsoft volume licensing product licensing search. For any operating system environment ose in which you are running instances of sql server you may use up to the same number of passive failover running instances in a separate ose on any server for temporary support. Frequently asked questions about product licensing. Expert offers tips on microsoft s software assurance program. Unlike the peruser subscription of windows 10 enterprise e3 and e5 which lets you enable enterprise on up to 5 machines, the per device subscription through software assurance only lets you enable enterprise on a single machine.
Software assurance you purchase under the mpsa is subject to the terms of this licensing manual and is not governed by the software assurance section of the product list. Discounted microsoft products are available with or without software assurance. To renew your software assurance benefits, request a standalone software assurance product through techsoup up to 90 days before your original benefits expire. Microsoft software assurance home page includes interactive software assurance benefits chart. Steven, i n simple terms, what exactly is software assurance and why is it so important with microsoft licenses sk. Students must start a course before software assurance expires and complete it within one year of when they started it. Microsoft to offer premium assurance for servers adding. Welcome to microsoft office community and thanks for posting the question. Customers should refer to their agreements for a full understanding of their rights and obligations under microsofts volume licensing programs. Microsoft office pro plus 2016 and software assurance. Get genuine operating systems do not include software assurance benefits. Software assurance training vouchers and mcp exams. If you choose not to renew your license agreement and continue your software assurance coverage, you may proceed with taking the training course as long as the course date begins within 180 days following the expiration of your software assurance coverage.
Microsoft licensing is the single largest it expense for many. Is it possible to upgrade the other 10 to 20 after the software assurance has expired. Microsoft includes two years of software assurance with most volume licensing products it donates through techsoup canada. Should i buy software assurance with my microsoft licenses. Understanding microsoft partner network software benefits. Do other software assurance benefits sway a close decision.
Frequently asked questions about frequently asked questions. The core premise behind sa is to give users the ability to spread payments over several years, while offering free upgrades to newer versions during that time period. The software assurance for an upgrade product has the same end date as for the original product obtained through charity digital exchange. Software assurance benefits expire after two years. And even if they do audit op after sa expires, unless op has pirated the new version or is using more licenses than they own, there is nothing to worry about. Click on the license id for which you want to manage 24. Thanks for your time, austin solved any issues with allowing software assurance to expire. Upgrade software after software assurance has expired. To learn more about how to upgrade for free, see how to use or renew your software assurance benefits. Microsoft software assurance what it is and how it. How long does my microsoft software assurance last. Why microsoft software assurance customers never win. After the configured grace period expires, users cannot postpone the required action or request an exemption from it.
Software assurance frequently asked questions sa faq ms. Microsoft software assurance for volume licensing software assurance renewal timing table of contents software assurance front renewal timing cover whats the value 23 of software assurance. Software assurance 4 by license type how to decide which 5 renewal is best for your organization consolidate your back software assurance cover. Software assurance training vouchers satv microsoft. Feb 26, 2016 any issues with allowing software assurance to expire. Deciding on microsoft s software assurance sa option isnt getting any easier, to hear an. Learn about software assurance benefits and how to access them using the volume licensing service center vlsc, microsoft s website to help you get installation keys, download or order microsoft installation software, and access other benefits. What you need to know, resources for you, answers, and more. This will take you to the software assurance benefit details page. Each voucher will be marked with a valuefrom 1 to 5 days. Jan 23, 2018 software assurance training vouchers provide in depth technical training for it professionals and developers. For devices or users that do not qualify for windows software assurance, you can license windows virtual desktop access vda for access to the benefits of windows software assurance. Ninety days prior to expiration, your vlsc account owner should receive an email from microsoft saying that the benefits are expiring soon.
Mdop is part of the microsoft software assurance program. Microsoft is leveraging the immediacy and urgency of security updates to force customers into paying for software assurance. However, your license to use this software is tied to your companys continued software assurance coverage and your continued employment with that company. Microsoft volume licensing frequently asked questions faqs. Software assurance helps boost organizational productivity with 24x7 technical support, deployment planning services, enduser and technical training, exclusive technologies and rights, and the latest microsoft software releases and unique technologiesall in one costeffective. The software assurance for an upgrade product has the same end date as for the original product obtained through techsoup. Software assurance provides you with the tools and training you need to do more with your microsoft it investments.
They can be renewed by requesting a standalone software assurance product through techsoup up to 90 days before the end of the twoyear term, but not after the benefits have already expired. Learn about software assurance benefits and how to access them using the volume licensing service center vlsc, microsofts website to help you get installation keys, download or order microsoft installation software, and access other benefits. Developed by microsoft experts with classroom training, taught by microsoft certified trainers and microsoft official courses on. Regardless of whether support subscription purchased separately or bundled with software assurance, support subscription is subject to the 30 days grace renewal period after current coverage expires, ensuring continuous coverage for an additional 12 months. It seemd i will have no hiccups, but now i think i need to buy a better pc since this one clogs up when i start more than one software on it. If you create a training voucher before your software assurance coverage expires, the voucher remains valid for 180 days after the date it was created. Software assurance training vouchers provide indepth technical training for it professionals and developers. Expert offers tips on microsofts software assurance program. Like all products, the licenses remain valid, and you can continue to use the product after software assurance expires.
Developed by microsoft experts with classroom training, taught by microsoft certified trainers and microsoft official courses ondemand mod hosted online and taught by top trainers. Microsoft software assurance for volume licensing sa is a range of tools and resources to help you with deployment and management of microsoft products. What is microsoft software assurance and how do i access it. Using software assurance benefits can help you take full advantage of your investments in it. Type your software assurance access id and email address you use to access the vlsc and click continue. Aug 19, 2010 microsoft has three primary ways for an organization to acquire licensing rights subscription licensing microsoft desktop optimization pack aka mdop is an example, perpetual licensing their traditional model where once you buy it you own the rights forever, or perpetual with maintenance microsoft software assurance aka sa. On the create an incident select a payment option page, select use my software assurance agreement.
Buy mcp exam vouchers with software assurance sa onlc. Software assurance sa is microsofts discounted offer to prepurchase future upgrades of the software title one carries sa on. Software assurance benefits are not the same as product licenses. Please note, there is no reinstatement period for support subscription. There is a full list of benefits for windows sa here. As a volume licensing customer, you can enhance your it investments further with software assurance benefits, which apply across a broad range of licensing agreements.
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