So it is great news however it comes with a few small hurdles to get your system setup and ready to download those opks. System builder information on how to take microsofts oem preinstallation exam to get certified. Mlk means medialess key meaning no cds nor dvds for office 2007, eg. Oem deployment of windows 10 for desktop editions microsoft. Server 2012 r2 without software assurance is not that expensive. Microsoft changed this month how it offers its windows enterprise edition licensing.
Microsoft opens door to downloading opks avnet microsoft. Oct 26, 2009 explanation to when and how you can add software assurance to oem microsoft server licenses. Active software assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer. Microsoft software assurance sa is a microsoft maintenance program aimed at business users who use microsoft windows, microsoft office, and other server and desktop applications. Choose your microsoft windows embedded software and fill online form to get your customer. The advertisers use terms like oem software as an attempt to explain. The following allows system builders to set up the preinstallation wizard on the reference computer. The answer depends on your situation and what you want to achieve with your purchase. Windows 7 oem preinstallation kit opk availability.
Run the adk installer to install the adk with the following options. Contact the software assurance benefits call center. Feb 14, 2017 original equipment manufacturers oems and system builders use the microsoft oem preinstall kit opk to preinstall windows operating systems. Questions and answers relating to microsoft licencing. This guide will show you how to administer your software assurance benefit activation, download, and. Microsoft software assurance what it is and how it.
Opk tools like windows pe preinstallation environment can be used to generate bootable recovery medias like cds or dvds. I do not believe amazon is a server oem, so they are most likely working on behalf of some server oem. Microsoft software assurance for volume licensing helps boost organizational productivity with 24x7 support, deployment planning services, and technical training, the latest microsoft software releases, unique technologies, plus support for cloud services adoption, all in one costeffective program. Under microsofts oem license agreement, they are not to be sold to endusers under any circumstance, and are to be preinstalled on a computer using the oem preinstallation kit opk before shipment to the customer, and must include at the very least the manufacturers support contact information. If someone is offering an oem license without a server, i would question that they are selling you a legal copy. Rights to oem versions of system software are granted in the oem license terms. Mar 27, 2005 there are alot of misconceptions and misinformation surrounding microsoft oem software licensing and what is legal according to the terms of the eula. What you need to know mdop is a benefit of windows software assurance for volume licensing customers. The microsoft software license terms can typically be found within the software product, and an end user must accept the microsoft software license terms before running the software.
Dec 23, 2014 if you are in the market for microsoft licenses, one question you should be asking is. Thus i wanted to help our oem customer base with some special tips that will make the process far smoother as they attempt to download the embedded opk media. Nov 15, 2009 is it ok to use oem windows on your own pc. Advantech provides the opk oem preinstallation kits for installation for. The first step is understanding what software assurance is, so in this post i will try to explain it in a clear and concise manner. Under microsoft s oem license agreement, they are not to be sold to endusers under any circumstance, and are to be preinstalled on a computer using the oem preinstallation kit opk before shipment to the customer, and must include at the very least the manufacturers support contact information. The slick and sharp looking sorftware are there to help you achieve the maximum productivity in no time, similar to other office software but better. Microsoft offers operating systems software and application software specifically for you. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturers website and the windows 10 specifications page.
Weve just registered as a ms refurbisher and according to the documentation need to obtain something called microsoft refurbisher preinstallation kit. Expert offers tips on microsofts software assurance. Its is available as an option on oem pcs for just 90 days. Microsofts volume licensing plans for its software are offered as. Additional preinstalled software such as microsoft office is also be available. On the create an incident select a payment option page, select use my software assurance agreement. Type your software assurance access id and email address you use to access the vlsc and click continue. Single image with the opk tools opk oem preinstallation kit customer is. In addition, customers with software assurance receive access to the following additional benefits.
Oem versions of microsoft office software licenses do not grant downgrade rights. With some microsoft volume licensing programs, you can also purchase microsoft software assurance for volume licensing. Upgrade protection, elearning, home use rights, etc. Sep 08, 2009 windows 7 oem preinstallation kit opk availability.
Oct 24, 2016 seven principles for software assurance. It also includes software assurance, providing access to valuable benefits such as training, deployment planning, software upgrades, and product support help you boost the productivity of your. It will explain the ways oems can acquire genuine microsoft software, how that software can be distributed, and the value of preinstalling genuine microsoft software. Software assurance training vouchers satv microsoft. May 22, 2006 be sure to check out all of the software assurance benefits that are also included when you add software assurance to your oem office licenses within 90 days, such as. Learn about microsoft software assurance tools and resources that can help your company deploy, manage, and maximize your volume licensing purchases. Dec 21, 2016 additionally, we recommend acquiring microsoft oem software from an authorized microsoft oem distributoran assured source of genuine microsoft software. This faq will be dealing strictly with the microsoft oem licenses for operating systems such as windows xp, windows server, etc. Buy windows enterprise edition without software assurance. Well show you how to use the tools and commands to setup an endtoend deployment. Is the rpk just the oem preinstallation kit opk software plus the drivers and a windows image. Businesses who sell pcs can get opk oem preinstall key disks for a fee and install that. Original equipment manufacturers oems and system builders use the microsoft oem preinstall kit opk to preinstall windows operating systems. Apr 03, 2020 the program covers microsoft technologies and services and includes new product version rights, technical and enduser training, deployment planning, and support.
Refurbisher installs the windows software onto the refurbished pc using the opk. Downgrade rights for microsoft commercial licensing, oem. Microsoft is currently planning to make the windows 7 opk available on this site shortly before general availability on october 22. Software assurance is only available through a microsoft volume licensing agreement.
Professional microsoft windows 10 pro software oem coa. Microsoft s volume licensing plans for its software are offered as. This guide will show you how to administer your software assurance benefit activation, download, and implementation procedures. Can a system builder install microsoft oem software on a refurbished computer system, which may include branded pcs e. Discussion in microsoft windows started by kraken, jun 28. Be sure to check out all of the software assurance benefits that are also included when you add software assurance to your oem office licenses within 90 days, such as. Microsoft desktop optimization pack mdop can help you deploy and manage customer environments effectively, and earn the following competency.
The oem licenses the device to the user with the software attached to the device as a complete product and passes through specific windows terms in their own agreements. Software assurance can be purchased within 90 days through a volume licensing agreement. Direct download links microsoft office 20 single image v15. According to microsoft, they are violating the terms of the oem system builder license agreement, which says, in convoluted language, that you must install the software using the oem. Download the version of the windows adk that matches the version of windows that youre installing. If you have a previous version of the windows assessment and deployment kit adk, uninstall it. Software assurance benefits include new product version rights, deployment planning, technical and enduser training, support, and a unique set of technologies and services and spans a broad range of microsoft software and services products, including the windows operating system, microsoft office, exchange, system center, sql server, microsoft. Sep 04, 2009 5 windows virtual enterprise centralized desktop for software assurance windows vecd is an annual devicebased subscription that enables organizations to license virtual copies of windows 7 or prior os versions in a variety of user scenarios. Students still learn these principles in todays classrooms, but these principles are no longer sufficient, as. For office 2010, the oem preinstallation kit opk and system builder license is available. Update nano server et windows server 2016 bienvenue. If you go shopping online for windows 7, youll find oem system builder copies at significant discounts from full retail prices. They are an assured source of genuine microsoft software.
The program covers microsoft technologies and services and includes new product version rights, technical and enduser training, deployment planning, and support. The opk is shipped with every windows 95 and windows 98 oem cdrom. So lets assume you are also purchasing the server through amazon. Microsoft volume licensing microsoft software assurance. Thank you and have a wonderful day, eric ligman microsoft us senior manager small business community engagement. That server oem would be the one to contact with your question. To find a list of the distributors in your country, visit the microsoft authorized oem distributors page. It also shows what you gain by doing so, as well as what you lose out on if you dont.
Windows 7 enterprise the benefits of having software assurance. Getting ready to build and test windows 10 desktop pcs. Product licenses do not expire and are valid for as long as you own the product. There are alot of misconceptions and misinformation surrounding microsoft oem software licensing and what is legal according to the terms of the eula. Select the product and problem for which you need support. The kms key will enable you to activate all office 2016 client products office professional plus, visio, and project.
Microsoft software assurance has always been a gamble. Advantech global distribution software license product guide. The right to use the software is governed by the microsoft software license termswhich, in the case of oem system builder product, is an agreement between the system builder and the end user. Microsoft office pro plus 2016 and software assurance. Under the terms of its agreement with microsoft, the oem. Additionally, we recommend acquiring microsoft oem software from an authorized microsoft oem distributoran assured source of genuine microsoft software. Your software assurance benefits are determined by your volume licensing agreement, such as the enterprise agreement, microsoft products and services agreement mpsa, or open value agreement, and the qualifying license purchases you have with software assurance. Explanation to when and how you can add software assurance to oem microsoft server licenses. Software assurance benefits are not the same as product licenses. With a customizable platform and price advantages for volume purchasing, open programs provide a simple, costeffective way to acquire the latest microsoft technology. Depending on which agreement your organization has. Microsoft oem preinstallation exams steven forsyth.
Microsoft adds option to buy windows enterprise edition. In 1974, saltzer and schroeder proposed a set of software design principles that focus on protection mechanisms to guide the design and contribute to an implementation without security flaws. Expert offers tips on microsoft s software assurance program. Questions and answers relating to microsoft licencing guidelines. Yes, you can attach standalone software assurance coverage to an oem retail product license, but you must do so within 90 days of purchasing the oem retail full packaged product product license. Sa is a real hit or miss solution depending on the companys needs. After the software assurance benefit is activated, contact the software assurance benefits call center to request windows vista ultimate retail media and product keys. Microsoft includes two years of software assurance with most volume licensing products it donates through techsoup canada. Quick guide to setting up the oem preinstall kit opk. Get genuine operating systems do not include software assurance benefits.
Adding software assurance to your oem office licenses. What microsoft wont tell you about windows 7 licensing zdnet. Microsoft collects money in advance for future upgrades during a volumelicensing agreement and then keeps the money if it doesnt deliver. The core premise behind sa is to give users the ability to spread payments over several years, while offering free upgrades to newer versions during that time period. Windows 10 product key professional oem retail usb flash. You can call the activation call center to obtain the setup keys you need. Keys can be obtained from vlsc or by calling the activation call center. Expert offers tips on microsofts software assurance program.
The oem license terms for windows 10 pro, windows 8. Microsoft open licensing programs are a simple, costeffective way for small and midsize organizations to acquire the latest microsoft technology. Refurbisher supplies the pc, including hard drive recovery image, to an end customer, reseller or broker. Go to microsoft software assurance support page and click on submit request. The point of buying it with software assurance, means you get upgrade rights when the next server version is released. Under microsofts oem license agreement, they are not to be sold to endusers under any circumstance, and are to be preinstalled on a computer using the oem preinstallation kit opk before shipment to the customer, and must include at the very least. For operating systems, advantech provides microsoft windows embedded os that are. Embedded oem customer oem contacts advantech, microsoft.
This option is available only for particular products through particular volume licensing programs. Windows 7 enterprise the benefits of having software. Nov 03, 2009 what microsoft wont tell you about windows 7 licensing. Software assurance helps keep your business up to date with a unique set of technologies, and services, and rights to maximize your microsoft investment. To get access to downgrade rights, software assurance sa is available to purchase for underlying oem office professional licenses within 90 days from the date of the oem purchase.
Microsoft software assurance 3 select licence sam, enterprise agreementsubscription every licence covered under software assurance may be upgraded to the newest software version. Microsoft open programs microsoft volume licensing. This lab shows you the steps to make and deploy windows images. Should i buy software assurance with my microsoft licenses. How quickly can i get the microsoft embedded media opk kit. Volume license key if applicable microsoft excel 2016 multiple activation key mak andor office 2016 suites and apps key management service kms how do i get my key. Refurbisher attaches a refurbisher coa to the refurbished pc. This article describes the process of extracting the tools from the oem cdrom. They are present under the \tools folder in windows 95 and the \tools\admin folder for windows 98. Microsoft refurbisher preinstallation kit technibble forums. The oem provides the customer support for their complete product, including the functions performed by the operating system. Payments for licence and software assurance can be spread into equal annual payments.
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