Microsoft Volume Licensing in Virtualized Environments

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Title: 

Microsoft Volume Licensing in Virtualized Environments

Author(s): 

Xtravirt (Paul Davey)

Target Audience: 

Technology Introduction

First Published: 

20 July 2009

Products: 

Microsoft Licensing

UID: 

XD10099

This white paper aims to provide information to aid in understanding Microsoft server licensing requirements in virtualized environments for volume license customers.

If you are a Microsoft volume licensing customer then this paper is a ‘must have’

Overview

Licensing Microsoft operating systems in a virtualized environment can often be easily misunderstood. Whilst it is the responsibility of the Microsoft customer to ensure their licensing is accurate and up to date, understanding licensing requirements, more so in a virtualized environment, can be a daunting task.

This white paper aims to provide information to aid in understanding Microsoft server licensing requirements in virtualized environments for volume license customers.

Key Features:

• What is Microsoft Server Licensing, Software Assurance and OSE?
• Detailed Server Licensing Rights for Virtualized Environments

References

Links: 

1. Application Server Mobility, http://tinyurl.com/m8yycu
2. Licensing Windows Server 2008 for Virtualization Technologies, http://tinyurl.com/nkbdw7