Windows 8 Volume Licensing Overview
Dec 23, 2015
Windows 8 Volume Licensing Overview
Licensing flexible workstyle scenarios
Software assurance for Windows 8
Agenda
Enterprise sideloading
The Windows 8 offerings
Full Packaged Product (FPP)
OEM –PC Preinstall
VolumeLicensing
Windows RT Windows 8Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows 8 editions and availability
The most cost effective way to keep PCs current with the latest version of Windows
Access to enterprise grade solutions only available through Volume Licensing
Greatest flexibility for how Windows is deployed in an organization
Key benefits of Volume Licensing
Windows offerings through Volume Licensing
Windows 8 Pro
Available only withSoftware Assurance for Windows
Windows 8 Enterprise
MicrosoftDesktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)
WindowsCompanion Subscription License (CSL)
Windows VDA
WindowsIntune
Windows 8 Pro in Volume Licensing
More Productive
More Connected
More Protected
More Control
Upgrade existing PCs running Windows 7 or XP
How to license
Windows 8 Pro in Volume Licensing is sold only as an upgrade
Requires a qualified underlying operating system license (no change)
Windows 8 Pro is available through all volume license programs
Standalone upgrade licenses are available through Open License and Select Plus
Software Assurance can be attached optionally for additional benefits
Client Hyper-V Offline Files
Remote Desktop (Host)
Mobile Broadband
BitLocker BitLocker To Go
Domain Join Group Policy
Designed for small and medium businesses
Licensing flexible workstyle scenarios
Software assurance for Windows 8
Agenda
Enterprise sideloading
The Windows 8 offerings
Software Assurance for Windows 8
Exclusive Access to Enterprise Offerings
New Version Rights
Windows 8 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft
Desktop
Optimization
Pack
Greatest Flexibility for how you use Windows
Virtualization
RightsWindows
To Go Rights
Roaming Use
Rights
Enterprise
Sideloading
Windows
Companion
Subscription
License
Readiness and Support
Technet
Benefits
24x7
Support
E-Learning
Training
Vouchers
Extended
Hotfix
Support
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How to LicenseAdd SA to Windows 8 Pro upgrade licenses purchased through Open or Select Plus
SA is included in Open Value, Enterprise Agreement, and Enrollment for Education Solutions
SA can be added to OEM license within 90 days of purchase through Open or Select Plus
Benefits are valid while SA coverage is active
* Eligibility for these benefits may vary depending on the Volume Licensing program and license quantity
Windows 8 Enterprise Edition
Rights are included with Software Assurance for Windows
Also included with the Windows VDA, Windows Intune, and Windows Companion Subscription License (CSL)
Enterprise edition use rights are perpetual for the licensed device even after SA coverage ends
How to License
+Includes all features found within Windows 8 Pro
Windows To Go DirectAccess BranchCache
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure AppLocker
Enterprise Sideloading
Run Windows 8 more securely on a USB stick from anywhere
On the Internet, on the corporate network, seamlessly and more securely
Users in the branch office can download documents and apps faster
Improved end-user experience
Specify what software is allowed to run on a user's PCs
Sideloading enabled for WinRT apps
Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)
Change your device, keep your experience
Virtually any application, anywhere
Enable your XP apps to run on Windows 7
Restore user productivity quickly
Checkpoint your policy rollout, minimize downtime
Simplified BitLocker management
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)
Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)
Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM)
Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM)
Virtualize Manage Restore
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
Optional Add-On subscription for customers with Software Assurance for Windows
Available in all programs except for Open LicenseSubscription provides access to use all products, updates and additions
Usage ends when subscription ends
How to License
Licensing flexibleworkstyle scenarios
Software assurance for Windows 8
Agenda
Enterprise sideloading
The Windows 8 offerings
Enabling flexible workstyles through SA
Peoples expectations Work from multiple devicesWork from anywhereUse their personal devices for workGet access to apps and data from anywhere & any device
Windows To Go Run a corporate Windows 8
environment securely on a USB stick from anywhere
Unique access to Windows 8 Enterprise
Virtualize, Manage, Restore with MDOP
Work from any device with more Flexible Licensing
New
DirectAccess Always connected to corporate
networks, seamlessly and more securely
Improved
BranchCache Users in the branch office can
download documents and apps faster
Improved
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Improved end-user experienceAppLocker Specify what software is allowed to
run on a user's PCs
Improved
Improved
Solid business foundation in Windows 8
Pro
Enterprise Sideload W8 Apps Sideloading enabled for internal
new Windows 8 apps
New
Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) Change your device, keep your
experience
Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) Simplified BitLocker management
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Virtually any application, anywhere
New
Improved
Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) Checkpoint your policy rollout,
minimize downtime
Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) Restore user productivity quickly
Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) Enable your XP apps on Windows 7
SA foundationUse rights, Technology,
Support
Windows To Go Use Rights
Enable BYOD Scenarios
Virtualization Rights
Companion Device Licensing
Enabling Flexible Workstyles Through SA
Built upon existing SA modelNo new licensing requirements, price increases, or reduction in use rights
Enhanced use rights for existing Windows SA and VDA licenses
Introducing an optional companion subscription license for BYO scenarios
Key points of Windows 8 flexible licensing
Expanded roaming rights for SA
Through enhancements in Roaming Rights with the inclusion of Windows To Go, employees can now work at home or on the road by accessing their full corporate desktop in a new way
Key point
Scenario: work from home or on the road
Flexibility for how employees access their corporate desktop while outside the office
SA for Windows 8Primary
UserCorporate VDI OR
Windows To Go Access
SA for Windows License
Roaming Rights Through SA for
Windows
Work PC Home PC
Pre-Windows 8
SA for Windows License
Roaming Rights Through SA for
Windows
Work PC
PrimaryUser Corporate VDI Access
Home PC
Windows RT Companion VDA Rights
Employees whose primary device is licensed with SA for Windows, receive extended virtualization rights at no cost allowing them to access a Windows VDI running in the data center from corporate owned Windows RT devices
Key point
Scenario: Corporate issued PC (primary) + Tablet (companion)
Access VDI from a corporate owned Windows RT companion device for free
SA for Windows 8
Windows RT
Companion Tablet
Windows SA
License
Primary Device
VDA Rights Free
Pre-Windows 8
Companion Tablet
WindowsVDA License
Windows SA
License
Primary Device
SA for Windows 8
Windows Companion Subscription License (CSL)
add-on for four devices
Windows SA
License
CompanionDevices
PrimaryDevice
PrimaryUser
Windows CSL: Licensing Companion Devices
The Windows CSL provides employees whose primary device is licensed with SA the rights to access a corporate desktop either through a VDI or WTG on up to four personally owned devices.
The CSL covers multiple devices making it a simpler and more cost effective option as opposed to separately licensing each device for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scenarios.
Key points
Scenario: Bring Your Own Companion Devices
Access your corporate desktop from a personally owned companion device at work
Pre-Windows 8
CompanionDevices
WindowsVDA License
Windows SA
License
WindowsVDA License
PrimaryDevice
PrimaryUser
Selling Motion for the Windows CSL
Primary Devices(no change)
=How many x86 devices are used for the benefit of your enterprise?
Exclude employee owned secondary PC/Mac
SA
How many non-x86 devices access a Windows Desktop through VDI and are used as a primary work device?
= VDA
CSLNew! = CSL
How many users of devices covered above do you want to provide with desktop access from multiple devices using either Windows To Go or VDI?
Enterprise Edition
Functionality• Direct Access• Branch Cache• VDI Enhancements• AppLocker• Enterprise SideloadingB
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in
clud
eSA for Windows VDA
PC Typical device Thin client
Yes Qualifying OS required No
Yes Local install rights No
Flexible Use Rights
• VDA Rights• Windows To Go Use Rights• Roaming Use Rights• Windows RT Companion VDA
Rights
NewExpanded
New
Rights to Purchase
• MDOP• Windows CSLNe
w
Flexible Licensing Enhancements
Licensing flexible workstyle scenarios
Software assurance for Windows 8
Agenda
Enterprise sideloading
The Windows 8 offerings
IT Direct DistributionCertified by the corporationInstalled and updated via IT supplied processesCustom Line of Business Apps
Two ways to install touch-centric Windows 8 apps
Windows StoreCertified by WindowsInstalled and updated by end usersISV built business apps
Enterprise Sideloading
The process of installing Windows 8 Apps directly to a device without going through the Windows Store
Enterprise Sideloading of WinRT apps
Enterprise Sideloading of WinRT Apps
Enterprise Sideloading is enabled as a feature for domain joined* pcs running Windows 8 Enterprise Edition
Windows EA, Select SA, and EES/CASA customers will be granted sideloading license rights and provided keys through VLSC
Customers may purchase Enterprise Sideload licenses through VL in packs of 100 and will also be provided keys through VLSC
Windows RT, Windows 8 Pro, and non domain joined Windows 8 Enterprise can be enabled for sideloading via product key
How to License
Never a better time to sell Software Assurance
Opportunity
SA
Valu
e
Increased value of SA• New Enterprise Edition features• MDOP Updates and New
capabilities• Greater value through increased
flexibility
Expanded opportunity• Device proliferation• BYO scenarios
Consumerization of IT
Upgrade new PCs to Windows 8 Enterprise by attaching SA only
Upgrade existing PCs to Windows 8 Enterprise at a 40% discount
Upgrade existing PCs to Windows 8 Pro at a 15% discount
Step up to 8 with SA Promotion Terms and conditions
Discount: 40% on Upgrade + SA; 15% on Upgrade Only
Duration: Nov 1, 2012 – Jan 31, 2013
Eligibility: All market segments in Open License or Open
Value Programs
License Cap: Maximum of 100 licenses per customer
Requirements: Qualified underlying OS (Windows 7
Professional, etc.)
Availability: Promo SKUs will be on price list
Windows Intune
Easily manage and help secure tablets, laptops desktops, and phones from one web console.Eligible
for professional grade offerings with Windows 8 Pro.
Volume Licensing upgrades and Software Assurance
The most cost effective way to upgrade your existing PCs with the latest version of Windows.
VL is designed for companies needing five or more licenses.
Windows 8 Enterprise and MDOP.
Next steps & resources
Get ready
Download windows 8 and start using it Find additional training on the Partner Learning Center (PLC) Use the presentations and resources from the Partner Marketing Center (PMC) in your customer engagements Visit the Windows 8 Partner site to stay up to date on the latest information: http://partner.microsoft.com/windows8