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| Windows | Upgrade rights to the most current and capable version of the Microsoft Windows PC OS for PCs and Intel-based Macs. Note: A basic Windows license is a prerequisite for PCs under this program; BU-owned Intel-based Macs are licensed to use Windows with or without a preexisting Windows license. | √ | ||
| Office Professional Plus |
The most current and capable edition of Office for PCs & Macs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, InfoPath, SharePoint Workspace, Lync. Note: Student licenses are cost-recovered through sales. | √ | √ | |
| Server Software | Enterprise versions of Microsoft core server products encompassing Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint, OCS/Lync, Rights Management, Forefront, System Center Configuration Manager, Hyper-V and desktop virtualization, Exchange Online Protection. | √ | ||
| Core CAL | Core Client Access License for services encompassing Windows, Exchange, SharePoint, System Center Configuration Manager, Hyper-V, Virtual Desktop (VDI). | √ | √ | |
| Enterprise CAL | Enterprise Client Access License for services including Exchange security services, unified messaging, and compliance; SharePoint; Office Communications Server/Lync; System Center Operations Manager; System Center Data Protection Manager with Client Management License; Forefront Protection Suite and Unified Access Gateway, including Client Security; Protection for Exchange, SharePoint, and OCS; Online Protection for Exchange; Threat Management Gateway Web Protection Service; Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services. | √ | ||
| Additional Student Client Access Licenses | Client Access Licenses for services encompassing OCS/Lync, Rights Management, Forefront, Exchange Online Protection. | √ | ||
| Software Assurance | Many of the benefits of the Software Assurance outlined at www.microsoft.com/licensing/software-assurance /enterprise.aspx | √ | √ | |
| External Connector Licenses | External Connector Licenses for Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint, OCS/Lync, and Windows Rights Management | √ | ||