If you do not have your access id, contact your software assurance benefits administrator or microsoft sales representative. Learn about microsoft software assurance tools and resources that can help your company deploy, manage, and maximize your volume licensing purchases. 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. Many translated example sentences containing software assurance german english dictionary and. Most clients, if pressed, will say that the most valuable software assurance benefits they receive from microsoft are planning services vouchers and training vouchers. 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. Software assurance benefit centers on cold server backups for disaster recovery.
Full package product licenses fpp may be purchased from retailers. Apr 02, 2015 most clients, if pressed, will say that the most valuable software assurance benefits they receive from microsoft are planning services vouchers and training vouchers. 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. Nov 07, 2011 microsoft is leveraging the immediacy and urgency of security updates to force customers into paying for software assurance. 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.
Microsoft includes two years of software assurance with most volume licensing products it donates through techsoup canada. 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. Microsoft provides this material solely for informational purposes. Enterprise agreement state and local custom program agreement. What is included in the annual software assurance sa. All select plus licenses are perpetual, meaning that they never expire whether purchased with or without software assurance. 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 main objective of software assurance is to ensure that the processes, procedures, and. Top 75 microsoft licensing terms software asset management. Software assurance and support renewal reinstatement. You will continue to be eligible to upgrade to any new versions of your products that were released within the twoyear period of the benefit, but you will not be eligible for upgrades to versions that were released later.
Software assurance benefits help you take full advantage of your investments in it. Software assurance coverage ordered under an open license authorization number ends upon expiration of that number. Microsoft volume licensing customers should verify licensing terms in microsofts product use rights pur. Microsoft software assurance what it is and how it applies to. Retail and oem licenses are sold as perpetual licenses meaning they never expire. May 28, 2008 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. Microsoft licensing is the single largest it expense for many.
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. The software assurance expiration date is an optional value as a convenient reminder. Software assurance training benefits help boost productivity by providing technical classroom training for it professionals and developers, and opportunities to enhance enduser readiness, all designed to ensure effective and efficient deployment, management, support and adoption of new microsoft software without impacting your training budget. Dec 23, 2014 if you are in the market for microsoft licenses, one question you should be asking is. They needed to help me fix my computer and asked for my computer id. Software assurance swa is the justified confidence that the software functions as intended and is free of exploitable vulnerabilities, either intentionally or unintentionally designed or inserted as part of the system at any time during the lifecycle. Customers should refer to their agreements for a full understanding of their rights and obligations under microsoft s volume licensing programs. Please note, there is no reinstatement period for support subscription. Microsoft will not audit you just because sa expired.
Appendix b software assurance microsoft volume licensing. The main objective of software assurance is to ensure that the processes, procedures, and products used to produce and. Software assurance shall have the definition as set forth in section 1. Your organizations software assurance benefits administrator receives an access id after clicking activate on the 24x7. Enterprise agreement state and local custom program. If youre not an enterprise agreement customer, and these are unfamiliar terms to you, here is a quick rundown.
Software assurance is a comprehensive volume licensing program that includes a unique set of technologies, services, and rights to help you deploy, manage. Software assurance i purchased office professional plus 20 with software assurance, and my software assurance coverage recently expired. For example, if microsoft releases a new version of office in october, and your software assurance for the old version expires in january, you dont have to. Normally you have perpetual use of the product if you do not renew sa but i believe there are some subscription based license models which require sa or you have to do a buy out. 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. To renew that coverage, customers must submit a renewal order for software assurance for all copies of all products for which they wish to renew coverage within 90 days after their authorization number expiration date. Should i buy software assurance with my microsoft licenses.
Jun 07, 2018 software assurance swa is the justified confidence that the software functions as intended and is free of exploitable vulnerabilities, either intentionally or unintentionally designed or inserted as part of the system at any time during the lifecycle. Volume licensing service center software assurance benefits. Benefits included with microsoft software assurance. For example, if microsoft releases a new version of office in october, and your software assurance for the old version expires in january, you. Software assurance benefits and the point of no return. Software means licensed copies of microsoft software identified on the product terms. Microsoft office 2010 professional comes with only retail version fpp. 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. The windows client licenses granted through the microsoft partner network are upgrade licenses only. Go to microsoft software assurance support page and click on submit request. Software assurance helps to protect your license investment for future requirements and releases.
Your software assurance benefits are ready to view and use once you sign in to the business center. Even after microsoft software assurance expires, benefits that were accrued in that period are still valid. Using software assurance benefits can help you take full advantage of your investments in it. 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.
Licensing and branches configuration manager microsoft. With new product versions, every microsoft product license that is covered by software assurance can be upgraded to the most recent version. Software assurance benefits microsoft volume licensing. I received a call from someone claiming to be from microsoft who advised my computers software warranty expired. So, to the extent they need any new functionality only in semiannual channel system center release, then they would need to be licensed for it. Software assurance is only available through volume licensing and is purchased when you buy or renew a volume licensing agreement. Information you supply on this page is given to microsoft for improving the quality of the website. More of a dead end than ever microsoft has made it clear that it wants companies to embrace windows 10 enterprise, leaving the lesser pro version in the dust. Microsoft is leveraging the immediacy and urgency of security updates to force customers into paying for software assurance. 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.
If your software assurance expires and you dont renew it, youll be moved to the licenceincluded pricing of the respective service tier. Microsoft volume licensing microsoft software assurance. Microsoft office pro plus 2016 and 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. Add it when you run configuration manager setup or later from within the configuration manager console. One of the topics i get asked about quite a bit or see being asked about is around the topic of software assurance sa. Those benefits include free product upgrades to new versions of the software released for two years, so if a new version of office comes out, you can upgrade for free. Software assurance swa is defined as the level of confidence that software is free from vulnerabilities, either intentionally designed into the software or accidentally inserted at any time during its lifecycle, and that the software functions in the intended manner. Type your software assurance access id and email address you use to access the vlsc and click continue. Its so stupid cause i have a super awesome job, but its lost all meaning at this point.
Expert offers tips on microsofts software assurance. First, it gives organizations the rights to use microsoft s newer emerging software if an organization is still covered by sa for that. 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. This microsoft office 2016 professional plus open license is an essential tool for individuals and small to mediumsized businesses who want organization and simplicity in addition to fullfeatured, uptodate microsoft software. Software assurance frequently asked questions sa faq. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.
For example, you purchase a new computer with a microsoft office oem license. Top 75 microsoft licensing terms a glossary from a. Software assurance and windows server 2016 semiannual. Software assurance benefits and the point of no return cdw. Licence holders, who optionally acquire software assurance sa benefit from future improvements and new features of the licensed product. Software assurance benefits add value to your products but are not part of them. So your the licences must be volume licence for microsoft office 2010 professional plus office professional plus 2010 customers with active software assurance on the release date of office 20 will have new version rights to office professional plus 20.
Software assurance coverage expires, may we still go to the training. However, when your software assurance expires after two years, youll need to pay for a new license if you want to upgrade to a newly released version. Software assurance is available to organizations that support as few as five devices. The answer depends on your situation and what you want to achieve with your purchase. Benefits must be renewed before the sa expiration date. Software assurance and windows server 2016 semiannual channel they would have the rights to the windows server semiannual channel releases, but not the system center ones. To maintain privacy, please do not share unnecessary personal information in this form or the attached files. Get genuine operating systems do not include software assurance benefits.
You have 90 days from the date of computer purchase to acquire software assurance for this oem license. Whats the difference between office desktop and office 365. Microsoft products and services agreement mpsa if your organization has a microsoft products and services agreement mpsa, go to microsoft business center to access and start using your benefits. 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. If you are using it for vdi, you have to have sa current. You can get support at a microsoft store, or call microsoft, or contact us online. Software assurance benefits are not the same as product licenses. Office 2016 professional plus comes with the latest versions of word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, onenote, and publisher as well as access to office web apps and. Microsoft volume licensing product licensing search. Select the product and problem for which you need support.
Software assurance sa benefits expire after two years, though they can be renewed for a fee. For example, if a new version of microsoft office is made available during the term of your coverage, your licenses will automatically be upgraded to the new version. First, it gives organizations the rights to use microsofts newer emerging software if an organization is still covered by sa for that. For example, if microsoft releases a new version of office in october, and your.
It is included with some agreements and is an optional purchase with others. How to use or renew your software assurance benefits. Lemington consulting sells microsoft software and software assurance. For most microsoft select plus licenses, software assurance is an optional addon. They just wont get access to new versions and a few special addons as previously mentioned. Why microsoft software assurance customers never win. Assure software support is a subscription service that gives you one year of assisted technical software support on up to five personal devices, and oneonone inperson training, as often as you need it. The value and benefit gained under microsoft volume licensing programs and through use of microsoft software and services may vary by customer. Expert offers tips on microsofts software assurance program. Software assurance, announced on may 10, 2001, radically changed the rules.
To apply these usage licenses to computers within your environment, each of the computers must have a preexisting, qualifying operating system license that is, a license for windows xp professional, windows vista business, windows 7 professional, or windows 8 pro. Additional services, which may be required for updating or upgrading, are not included. Software assurance frequently asked questions sa faq ms. On the create an incident select a payment option page, select use my software assurance agreement. Software means licensed copies of microsoft software identified on the product list. Microsoft volume licensing frequently asked questions faqs. New software assurance is only available when purchased with a new license. Software assurance sa benefits expire after two years, though they can be. The glossary presents 75 microsoft licensing terms. Product licenses do not expire and are valid for as long as you own the product. Can i renew a recently expired office 2010 volume license. Ninety days prior to expiration, your vlsc account owner should receive an email from microsoft saying that the benefits are expiring soon.
Any issues with allowing software assurance to expire. To use the azure hybrid benefit for sql server, you need to have active software assurance. However, when your software assurance expires after two years, youll need to pay for a new license if you want to upgrade to a. Software does not include online services, but software may be part of an online service. How to use or renew your software assurance benefits techsoup. Microsoft offers several volume licensing programs, each tailored to the needs of different. 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.
The following day, 16 august, microsoft partner network members will have access to the new operating system, as well as customers with existing microsoft software assurance for windows, who will be able to download the enterprise edition through the volume license service center. Microsoft assurance software is a program that was introduced in 2002 to help users deploy and support microsoft windows, microsoft office and. Microsoft differentiates license and software assurance, metrics, product components, suites and restrictions. Faqs license what is included in the software assurance. Software assurance can be purchased on retail or oem licensed products if done within 90 days of acquiring the retail or oem license. Upgrade software after software assurance has expired. Software assurance is an offering by microsoft that provides new version rights and other benefits for products as further described in the product list. What happens after my microsoft software assurance expires. Microsoft software assurance what it is and how it. The key was delivered within the hour and i installed it on my own within another. Effective june 1, 2004, customers with software assurance for microsoft server software, as well as related client access licenses cals, will be eligible for complimentary cold backup server licenses for the purpose of disaster recovery. Software assurance benefits sa provides three benefits. Microsoft assurance software is a program that was introduced in 2002 to help users deploy and support microsoft windows, microsoft office and related server desktop applications.
May 06, 2014 software assurance coverage ordered under an open license authorization number ends upon expiration of that number. The software assurance sa is valid per 1 license server for 1 year from the date of product license purchase. Microsoft software assurance what it is and how it applies. I gave them my id so they could remote access into my computer. Microsoft partner network software licensing benefits faq. Microsoft software assurance sa is a microsoft maintenance program aimed at business users who use microsoft windows, microsoft office, and other server. Frequently asked questions about frequently asked questions.
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