Last week we went over some Microsoft technical jargon terms, this week we will add some more:

Out of Box Experience (OOBE) - Correct initial presentation of Microsoft Windows to the end user.

Office Ready – A program that allows you to preinstall the 2007 Office suite on computers that you build, even if your customers don’t purchase the software at the time of the PC sale. By placing a 2007 Office system “image” on the PC, your customers can try the 2007 release free for 60 days. They can then convert the image to the fully licensed system by purchasing a Medialess License Kit from you.
The 60-day free trial is NOT offered with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 and Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007.

Client Access Licenses (CAL) - If workstations are networked, and will access a network server to perform certain functions such as file and print sharing, a client access license or CAL may be required. A CAL is not a software product; rather it is a license that gives a user the right to access the services of the server.

Software Asset Management (SAM) - An overall process that lets your customer know what software is in use, what licenses have been
acquired, and how to properly manage software installations and acquisitions on an ongoing basis.

Volume Licenses - Multi-License programs address different customers licensing needs. When it comes to Windows licensing. Volume Licenses cover Windows license upgrades only, and all PCs must have an underlying Windows License. Office and Server have separate license structures.

Academic Licenses - Academic Licenses provide flexible ways for academic customers to license the latest Microsoft technology.

Enterprise Agreement – Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is a Volume Licensing program designed for corporate customers with 250 or more PCs. With Enterprise Agreement, customers can license Microsoft software to standardize on their choice of Microsoft enterprise software (such as Microsoft Office Professional, Windows Professional upgrade, and Core Client Access License) at discounted prices, based on a three-year agreement term.
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Royalty - The Microsoft ISV Royalty Licensing Program integrates Microsoft licensed software into software business applications, replicates the business solution, and distributes a fully licensed solution.

Open Value - The Microsoft Open Value licensing program provides small (1-25 PCs) and mid-market (25 or more PCs) customers with simplified license tracking, a more controlled upgrade cycle, and improved management of software costs. Open Value also provides Software Assurance benefits, the ability to spread payments annually, and tools and training.

Open License - A Volume Licensing program with two licensing options: Open License Business and Open License Volume. The Open License program offers discounts off the estimated retail price of full packaged products and is designed for small and midsize commercial, academic, charity, and government organizations with between 5 and 250 PCs. The Open License program provides a simple, flexible, and cost-effective way to acquire the latest Microsoft technology.

Select License - A Volume Licensing program designed for corporate, government, and academic customers with 250 or more PCs and mixed product and purchasing requirements. Select License customers receive a volume price level for each category (“pool”) of products selected—applications, systems, or servers—based on a three-year software forecast.

Mislicensing - Use of volume or academic Windows upgrade licenses as full Windows licenses.

End User Support - The System Builder who installs the software is responsible for providing all end-user support for that software. The System Builder is also required to include their support phone number in the help files of the PC or in the end-user documentation. While the System Builder is required to provide support to the end-user, there is no requirement that the support be free of charge.

Edge-to-Edge Hologram Disc - An edge-to-edge hologram disc features a holographic image on the disc. This holographic image is not a sticker but is part of the disc itself and makes it easier to identify genuine Microsoft software. Genuine Microsoft software comes with an edge-to-edge hologram disc.

Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center - Online tool that makes it easy for customers to manage Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements, download licensed products, and access volume license keys—all in one place.

Validation - A process that helps you to verify that your Microsoft software is genuine. Microsoft will ask you to validate Windows when requesting a genuine Windows download from the Microsoft Download Center or Windows Update and to validate Office when requesting a genuine Office download.

System Builder Replacement Media - If you or one of your customers received damaged Microsoft OEM System Builder software media, or have damaged media during preinstallation process, you no longer need to contact your OEM Distributor for replacement. You may now request replacement media online by filling out the Media Replacement Form.

Authorized Education Reseller (AER) - AERs are allowed to sell academically-priced Microsoft products to qualified educational users. This includes volume licenses through the Academic Open License, Campus Agreement, and School Agreement programs, as well as Academic Edition Full Packaged Product (FPP).

System Builder - A person who creates, rebuilds, or works on personal computer systems.

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