Licensing Models
The Microsoft software products included in the program are available for licensing
through two models:
- Subscriber Access License (SAL)
- Per Processor License (PL)
Flexibility
For products that can be licensed in either PL or SAL, the service provider can
switch licensing mode from one month to another.
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Subscriber Access License (SAL) |
Per Processor License (PL) |
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A SAL is generally required for each unique individual who is authorized to use
the software in any given month |
An unlimited number of end users can use the software running on a single CPU for
each processor license acquired |
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Benefits of the Per Subscriber model include:
1 - Subscribers can access any number of servers
2 - Service providers have minimal start-up costs
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Benefits of the Processor License Model include:
1 - Processor licenses are easier to monitor and count
2 - Processor Licenses are cheaper as soon as a certain number of users per processor
has been reached
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Reporting / Payment
- Pay as you go subscription model
- Monthly reporting and payment based on actual usage
- No upfront commitment required
- Annual price protection
Agreement Term
- 3 year agreement term which can be extended
Global Reach
- Software services can be delivered worldwide without licensing limitations
Customer demonstrations to prospective end users
Evaluation and testing by service providers
