Types of Microsoft License
Here is a part of the article, quite interesting to me about the type of license issued by Microsoft:
1. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): OEM license is attached to the PC / installed on the new PC. This license can not transfer to the PC in the other, because he recorded serial numbers Processors and motherboard. So when the going replacement processor or motherboard, then the automatic license is lost, and must be purchased again. Licenses is obtainable in 1 package (Bundle) with a computer / notebook new. Product key in the form of a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) must be placed on the CPU / Notebook. Activation is done per each PC.
2. GGK (Get Genuine Kit), GGK is a license for companies / end users who have products, but Microsoft has not been legal (licensed). May be purchased withdrawn, does not need to package with the CPU / Notebook new. As the OEM license is attached to the PC and can not be transferred to another PC. Product key and activation per each PC. There is also a WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) This license is for the companies / end users of Microsoft products but have not yet legal (licensed), just to get this program users must buy it online at the Microsoft website validation.
3. FPP (Full Packaged Product), this license can be used by individuals and companies. Product is packed in a box where there are product key. Unlike the programs above (OEM, GGK, WGA) license can be transferred to another PC. So, when the damage occurred on the PC is Microsoft product can be installed without having to re-purchase the license again.
4. OPEN LICENSE
1. Open Business (OLP NL) License is for small-scale companies that want a cheaper price than FPP and do not want to buy a large number of advance / create commitment in the future. Minimum purchase is the first 5 units of product or application server, or system (can be mixed), while there is no minimum reorder quantity and can be done over 2 years since the first purchase. With a license to buy this company can save approximately 22% of the purchase program FPP License OLP inherent in the organization and can be transferred between the PC in the organization the same. This licensing program in the Microsoft license for Microsoft products with the latest version Example: For Operating Systemnya product is Windows Vista, to Office applications is Microsoft Office 2007. If you want the old version of the software the user can down grade the version that is lower than the version that is owned (Right Down Grade). Example: Company Product buy Office 2007 but that the PC is only able to Office 2003, you can buy the installer for Office 2003.
2. Open Volume (OLP C) Almost the same as the difference between Open Business cheaper price around 28% of the FPP. Purchase at least 500 first point of each pool. There are 3 pools: application, server and system, each have a weighting value pool itself.
5. Open Value, Open Value What is and what is the difference with the Open License?
At this Open Value includes Software Assurance (Support from Microsoft). If in the Open License can be purchased as needed, but in the Open Value Bundle with the name of the Small Business Platform (SKUs), which consists of:
1. Office Pro / Small Business Edition.
2. Core CAL / Cal SBS
3. XP Pro Upgrade
4. Desktop Pro Platform
6. OLP cademic Same with the Open License program is only for School / Academy have official letter from the Education Office.
7. OLP Charity for Non-Profit Organizations that meet the specific requirements