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 program. Option 2 microsoft vda windows virtual desktop access. Microsoft software assurance sa contract or must have a vda subscription. Jun 06, 20 software assurance sa is included in many microsoft licensing programs, and is an optional extra purchase in others.
If the pcs are covered under software assurance sa, then no additional licensing is. The reason its ludicrous i mean, less frequently used is because most small and medium businesses do not purchase software assurance for their windows pcs. Windows vda is a device or userbased licensing mechanism for managing access to. Assurance per user and windows virtual desktop access vda per user. Microsoft software assurance oem microsoft software license terms fpp microsoft software license terms software license agreement type application software system software server software 4 oem license for windows allows to downgrade to n1 and n2 releases. In summary, the windows 10 enterprise e3 in csp program is an upgrade offering that provides small and mediumsized organizations easier, more flexible access to the benefits of windows 10 enterprise edition, whereas microsoft volume licensing programs and software assurance are broader in scope and provide benefits beyond access to windows 10. Entitlement summary for more details about software assurance entitlements through the mpsa, visit software assurance through mpsa.
Software assurance windows 10 enterprise ltsb does not include software assurance windows 10 enterprise e3 and e5 editions do include software assurance which includes the following rights. To achieve this, you need to add the sa within 90 days of your purchase of a computer with a legal oem copy of windows 7 professional. On the create an incident select a payment option page, select use my software assurance agreement. The new microsoft document direct link to pdf doesnt announce anything new or represent any changes in microsofts licensing policiesit just clarifies everything that exists today. This keeps windows vda consistent with the software assurance subscription for delivering the same benefit to pcs. You will need an underlying, qualifying windows pro 7810 license assigned to your device. Vda license is kind of like a device cal, it just provides the user access to a virtual instance. To achieve this, you need to add the sa within 90 days of your purchase of a computer with. Microsoft releases new faq doc to clarify vdi, vda, and. Basics of microsoft licensing programs and licensing models.
Alternatively you would need to purchase windows upgrade licenses with software assurance. Software assurance by benefit microsoft volume licensing. Microsoft open license is a software volume licensing program designed for corporate, government, charity, and academic customers who order as few as five licenses. Microsoft uses the completed form to verify that the licenses for the workloads you deploy to the cloud are eligible per the terms of your license mobility through software assurance benefit, and confirms this information to both you and your authorized mobility partner. Microsoft adds peruser software assurance and vda licensing. As of july 1, microsoft will bundle vdi vda licensing for the windows client os into. In this case, vda is provided to you as a software assurance sa benefit among others with no additional cost. You can license windows software assurance on a perdevice or peruser basis.
Virtual desktop access vda directions on microsoft. Apr 24, 20 the virtual desktop access vda license fills a gap in microsoft s licensing model. Peruser licensing for vdi windows 10 vms ms licensing. Use your benefits to help it staff efficiently deploy and manage microsoft office products and office 365 and get the newest software releases. 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. New peruser licensing have been rolled out by microsoft for its virtual desktop access vda and windows software assurance sa licensing plans. You are eligible to access windows server 2012 r2 and newer desktops and apps if you have a peruser or perdevice rds cal license with active software assurance sa. Table compares use rights and rules for a windows enterprise per device license with active sa software assurance coverage and a vda device sl subscription license purchased via an ea enterprise agreement, select plus contract, or mpsa microsoft product and services agreement. Virtual desktop access rights are a benefit of windows client software assurance sa. Mar 24, 2017 go to microsoft software assurance support page and click on submit request. The windows 10 enterprise per user addon is an optional subscription license that provides windows 10 enterprise per user rights for a primary user whose primary device is licensed with windows covered by software assurance, or windows per user vda rights for a primary user whose primary device is licensed with windows vda. Appendix b software assurance microsoft volume licensing. Licensing the windows desktop for vdi environments microsoft vdi.
Microsoft defines a primary user as someone who has used the computing device for more than 50% of the time in a 90 day period. The only way to reduce this license fee was to use a traditional windows pc with a legal oem copy of a qualifying os such as windows 78. Otherwise, select the full quote or guided quote option. Sa contains a range of benefits which provide technology, services and.
Open license, selectselect plus, microsoft products and services agreement, open value, enterprise agreement, or enrollment for education solutions. Previously, those licensing programs were perdevice based, which could make the licensing a bit tricky to contemplate for organizations trying to use noncorporate devices to access windows at work. Indicates benefits that may also be available to customers licensed for microsoft intune andor windows vda subscription. If you cover your windows license with software assurance, then microsoft grants you the right to access a virtual desktop from that device. Ive heard that its possible to license windows 10 w software assurance peruser now. With the spla, service providers and isvs can license eligible microsoft products on a monthly basis, during a threeyear agreement term, to host software services and applications for their customers.
Licensing windows for vdi environments microsoft vdi suites and windows vda frequently asked questions how does microsoft license windows for virtual environments. Microsoft vda faq hybrid scenarios 3 options available. Windows 10 enterprise with software assurance sa this is a perpetualbased license that is considered an upgrade and is intended for organizations with thick clients such as desktops and laptops. Includes software assurance benefits, such as 24x7 call support, training vouchers, access to enterprise versions of windows, etc.
Customers can access windows virtual desktop from their nonwindows pro endpoints if they have a microsoft 365 e3e5f3business a3a5student use benefits or windows 10 vda. Understanding microsoft s new windows virtual desktop licensing with software assurance. Virtual desktop access vda subscription license under microsoft volume. Windows vda is a device or userbased licensing mechanism for managing access to virtual desktops. With windows software assurance and windows vda, you get flexible access to windows enterprise, plus a number of additional benefits. Microsoft introduces peruser licensing for enterprises. If your customer has not purchased vda or software assurance on the os, they need to reconsider if they want a virtual desktop. Basics of microsoft licensing programs and licensing. Because software assurance is included in the vda license, roaming access to windows virtual machines vms from thin clients, third party, and nonwindowsbased devices is allowed. You must have software assurance assigned to the user now, too, which allows the user to access windows enterprise running in a vdi instance. Microsoft volume licensing microsoft software assurance. Microsofts vda licensing is a strategic gambit techrepublic.
Get a full quote that you can share with colleagues or your reseller. For each windows license you have with software assurance, you have access to windows thin pc, a smallerfootprint, lockeddown version of windows 7. Microsofts vda license subscription gives a device the right to. Open value subscription for education solutions is a commitmentbased microsoft volume licensing agreement for. Citrix vdi and microsoft rds licensing explained jani kohonen. Open value companywide and open value subscription are commitmentbased agreements for commercial and government organizations that want to license organizationwide over a one or twoyear period. Mar 04, 2019 spla server provider license agreement. Most oem versions released with or after the windows server 2003 r2 operating system allow. This document describes how to configure virtual machines vms to enable windows 10 subscription activation in a windows virtual desktop access vda scenario. To see the cost implications of vda, lets look at an example of a virtualization deployment for 30 thin client devices.
Software assurance sa is included in many microsoft licensing programs, and is an optional extra purchase in others. Software assurance by product microsoft volume licensing. How do you calculate the number of windows vda licenses required. Licensing windows desktop operating system for use with virtual. Because windows vda lets you deliver desktopsasaservice, microsoft uses subscription pricing for it. View your relationship summary and license summary details. Go to microsoft software assurance support page and click on submit request. The optimal model for licensing softwareasaservice is the subscription model. Microsoft makes significant licensing changes softwareone. The most common is microsofts software assurance sa program. Oct 01, 2019 o license devices with software assurance for the windows desktop operating system or windows vda subscription on a per device basis via one of the following programs. Using software assurance benefits can help you take full advantage of your investments in it.
As of july 1, microsoft will bundle vdivda licensing for the windows client os into. Type your software assurance access id and email address you use to access the vlsc and click continue. For example, oem licenses do not permit remote access to a windows virtual machine running in a data center. For example, you purchase a new computer with a microsoft office oem license. You have 90 days from the date of computer purchase to acquire software assurance for this oem license. Guide microsoft windows virtual client licensing explained. If the user wishes to access a microsoft vdi from a device that is not covered by software assurance, however, a separate windows vda license is required. 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 has established new peruser licensing options for its windows software assurance sa and virtual desktop access vda licensing plans. Software assurance benefits microsoft volume licensing. Use license advisor to research microsoft volume licensing products, programs and pricing. Microsoft open license, microsoft open value, and microsoft open value subscription are microsoft volume licensing agreements for organizations with 5499 usersdevices that want to license microsoft onpremises software, cloud services, or both. The spla supports a variety of hosting scenarios to help you provide highly customized and robust. Since windows vda licenses include external roaming use rights for the primary users of companylicensed devices, no additional licenses are required for users to.
Another reason to choose ncomputing vspace over vdi. If you just need the price for a single product, start a quick quote. Microsoft software assurance benefits for office can help your organization accelerate deployment and improve enduser productivity. Software assurance for volume licensing includes a range of benefits that span microsoft software and services. Lets say an end customer purchased a license with software assurance that qualifies for license mobility.
Configure vda for windows 10 subscription activation. Access all your licensing information in one location. Microsoft volume licensing frequently asked questions. With this license, regardless of the kind of device a customer. Microsoft licenses for virtual servers and virtual desktops are different. Microsoft will expand the scope of license mobility through sa for eligible licenses with active software assurance sa, to be assigned to dedicated host cloud services from listed providers who are an authorized mobility partner amp, including azure dedicated host. Option 1 microsoft sa software assurance to qualify for virtual data architecture vda, you are required to have current software assurance on your operating system. Software assurance benefits included with microsoft donations. Windows software assurance per user microsoft download center. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. To achieve this, you need to add sa within 90 days of your purchase of a traditional windows pc with a legal oem copy of a.
Select the product and problem for which you need support. However, the client devices that connect to vdi must be licensed with microsoft virtual desktop access license or have software assurance on their client operating system. To connect to vdi, you need the following licenses. Software assurance spans a broad range of microsoft software and services products, including the windows operating system, microsoft office, exchange, system center, sql server, microsoft azure, and many others. Software assurance benefits included with microsoft products. Option 1 microsoft software assurance sa the easiest way to access virtual desktops from a pc is to have a current windows client software assurance sa contract with microsoft on your windows device. Emerset helps enterprises like yours in software licensing, license. Citrix vdi and microsoft rds licensing explained jani. Microsoft is adding peruser licensing options for its windows software assurance sa and virtual desktop access vda plans, in addition to the existing perdevice licensing. Windows thin pc is useful for reducing the costs of licensing endpoint pcs because each. The enduser would be required to purchase a vda license for each device. Without screwing us in a new way, microsoft fixed vda.
Microsoft licenses windows for virtual desktops by access device. Software assurance leistung, open licence, open value, open value. Eligibility for other software assurance products, such as microsoft desktop optimization pack mdop purchase rights and windows thin pc single windows vda license allows concurrent access for up to. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee. Microsoft tweaks per user vda and software assurance.
Posts about software assurance written by ms licensing. Licensing the windows desktop for vdi environments microsoft. Windows software assurance and virtual desktop access licenses include home use rights. The virtual desktop access vda license fills a gap in microsofts licensing model. Frankly if this document existed a few months ago it probably could have prevented us from writing four or five articles about different questions we had. With rds, microsoft does charge a tax for accessing an rds host. Microsoft licenses client access to vdi sessions through windows virtual desktop access vda. Microsoft software assurance leistungsubersicht lizenzen. After the initial order, customers can benefit from volume pricing for all licenses for the remainder of the term of their open license authorization number. Access to windows enterprise can be licensed on a per user basis through the. Does vda license includes win os license copy for virtual.
The volume licensing service center vlsc gives you easy access to. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Licensing windows desktop operating system for use with. 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.