January Edition - 2006
Table of Contents
Highlights
What’s In & What’s Out 2
New Products on the January Pricelist 4
Check Out the New and Improved Microsoft Incentives and Promotions Site! 6
Promotions
EPM Partner Services Subsidy Promotion 7
Microsoft® Office Professional 2003 Partner Services Promotion 8
Microsoft® Office Integrated Communications Promotion 10
Renew your Exchange licenses under EA or SA and get Microsoft Office Live 11
Communications Server at the SA-only price
Are Rising Traveling Costs Affecting your Budget this Year? Leave your bags in the closet: 12
Use Live Meeting free for 14 days
Licensing News
New and Enhanced Software Assurance Benefits Coming in March 2006! 15
Microsoft Terminal Services Client Access License (TS CAL) Transition Plan 17
Extension
Licensing Microsoft Server Products with Microsoft Virtual Server R2 and Other 19
Virtual Machine Technologies
SQL Server 2005 is now available! 28
Visual Studios 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Better Together 31
MSDN License Administration 38
Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Now Available 38
Events
Webcasts 43
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What’s In & What’s Out
What's IN What's OUT
CCF CAL 2005 All Lng MVL Device CAL Office Pro 2000 Win32 English DocKit
SQL Server Wrkgroup Edtn WinNT All Languages
CCF CAL 2005 All Lng MVL User CAL
Lic/SA Pack MVL 1 Processor License
SQL Server Wrkgroup Edtn WinNT All Languages
CCF CAL All Lng Lic/SA Pack MVL Device CAL
Lic/SA Pack MVL 5 Clt
SQL Svr Developer Edtn 2000 a English Disk Kit
CCF CAL All Lng Lic/SA Pack MVL User CAL
MVL CD 32 & 64-bit Edit
SQL Svr Developer Edtn 2000 English Disk Kit
CCF CAL All Lng SA MVL Device CAL
MVL CD Reporting Services
SQL Svr Developer Edtn 2005 Win32 X64/IA64
CCF CAL All Lng SA MVL User CAL
English Disk Kit MVL CD/DVD
SQL Svr Enterprise Edtn All Languages Lic/SA
CCF External Connector 2005 All Lng MVL
Pack MVL 1 Proc Lic
SQL Svr Standard Edtn All Languages Lic/SA Pack
CCF External Connector All Lng Lic/SA Pack MVL
MVL 1 Processor License
CCF External Connector All Lng SA MVL Visual Studio Pro 2005 All Lng MVL
CCF Processor 2005 All Lng MVL
CCF Processor 2005 English Disk Kit MVL CD
CCF Processor All Lng Lic/SA Pack MVL
CCF Processor All Lng SA MVL
CSF SBE 2.5 All Lng MVL Billing SBE 1 Processor
License
CSF SBE 2.5 All Lng MVL Order Handling SBE 1
Processor License
CSF SBE 2.5 English Disk Kit MVL CD billing
CSF SBE 2.5 English Disk Kit MVL CD Order Handling
CSF SBE All Lng Lic/SA Pack MVL Billing SBE 1
Processor License
CSF SBE All Lng Lic/SA Pack MVL Order Handling
SBE 1 Processor License
CSF SBE All Lng SA MVL Billing SBE 1 Processor
License
CSF SBE All Lng SA MVL Order Handling SBE 1
Processor License
CSF SBE English Subscr MVL CD
CSF Server 2.5 All Lng MVL 1 Processor License
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CSF Server 2.5 English Disk Kit MVL CD
CSF Server All Lng Lic/SA Pack MVL 1 Processor
License
CSF Server All Lng SA MVL 1 Processor License
CSF Server English Subscr MVL CD
Learning Solutions MCP All Lng Monthly Subscr MVL
1 Exams/mon Services
MapPoint Win32 All Languages Lic/SA Pack MVL For
Office SA
Office Pro 2003 SP2 Win32 English Patch MVL CD
Office Pro 2003 SP2 Win32 English/MultiLang Patch
MVL CD
Project Pro 2003 SP2 Win32 English Patch MVL CD
Std/Pro/Svr
Project Pro 2003 SP2 Win32 English/MultiLang Patch
MVL CD Std/Pro
SharePoint Portal Svr 2003 SP2 English Patch MVL
CD Service Pack 2
SQL Svr Standard Edtn IA64 All Lng SA Step Up MVL
SQL Svr Standard Edtn IA64 All Lng SA Step Up MVL
1 Processor License
SQL Svr Standard Edtn Win32 All Lng SA Step Up
MVL
SQL Svr Standard Edtn Win32 All Lng SA Step Up
MVL 1 Processor License
SQL Svr Standard Edtn x64 All Lng SA Step Up MVL
SQL Svr Standard Edtn x64 All Lng SA Step Up MVL 1
Processor License
Visio Pro 2003 SP2 Win32 English Patch MVL CD
Std/Pro
Visio Pro 2003 SP2 Win32 English/MultiLang Patch
MVL CD Std/Pro
VStudio Pro w/MSDN Prem 2005 All Lng MVL
VStudio Pro w/MSDN Pro 2005 All Lng MVL
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New Products on the January Pricelist
Customer Care Framework (CCF)
Competition in the telecommunications services sector has never been more intense,
and customer service satisfaction has become the single most influential factor
affecting the acquisition and retention of customers. And because telephone
communication is still the most prevalent mode of interaction between customers and
service providers, Contact Centers bear significant responsibility for facilitating
customer satisfaction, and consequently, the financial well-being of the company.
Microsoft's Customer Care Framework (CCF) is a modular XML Web Services
architecture for rapid development and deployment of contact center solutions.
Service Providers can transform and expand their call center operations to reduce
costs while improving the quality of their customer service, CCF increases call center
agent productivity by prefetching customer information and sharing it in smart ways
between different applications, dramatically cutting the time agents must spend
searching for and entering data to complete a call. In a Contact Center it's all about
Time!
CCF enables dramatic improvements in contact center efficiency by delivering better
information faster to service representatives through the use of XML Web Services. In
contrast to alternative approaches, CCF delivers the fastest time to solution with the
best user experience providing mission critical web Services in half the time.
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More Choices Mean More Customers
Multiple-channel alternatives such as interactive voice response/speech, instant
messaging (IM)/chat, Web, kiosk, e-mail, and retail, all on a single platform using
Windows Server System, provide you with opportunities to expand your offers and
service larger markets.
CCF Technical Diagram - large version (160 kb - .pdf)
Connected Services Framework (CSF)
The Microsoft Connected Services Framework (CSF) provides the common service
capabilities needed to connect content services and networks, enabling
telecommunications operators to prosper from change. Now, achieving the right
balance between the aggressive pursuit of new service opportunities and prudent
cost management is possible.
Product Overview
The Microsoft Connected Services Framework can help provide
operators with the agility it takes to prosper in the new world of
converged services.
Launch PDF
Wireless Business
Mobile operators have the ability to aggregate multiple content
services so they work together and can be managed as a combined
service.
Launch PDF
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Wireline Business
Wireline operators can deliver an integrated service experience to
their subscribers across different networks and types of devices.
Launch PDF
Wireline Consumer
Wireline providers can derive greater return from existing assets,
reduce service deployment costs, and leverage external partners
and developers while retaining the
primary relationship with subscribers.
Launch PDF
For more information, please contact your Dell Sales Representative or visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/serviceproviders/solutions/csf.mspx
Check Out the New and Improved Microsoft Incentives and
Promotions Site!
Listed on the following pages are a selection of Microsoft Incentives and
Promotions. To view all promotions Microsoft has to offer visit:
https://www.microsoftincentives.com
If you have additional questions regarding a specific offer, you can contact your Dell
Representative or request an instant call from a Microsoft Representative, chat live with
a Microsoft Representative, or even request more information through an online form.
*The incentives are for United States customers only.
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EPM Partner Services Subsidy Promotion
The IW BMO is pleased to announce the official launch of the Microsoft® EPM
Partner Services Subsidy Promotion!
From November 14, 2005, to March 31, 2006, Commercial, Academic, Federal and
State & Local Government customers can earn up to $40,000 in Partner service subsidies by
purchasing new Microsoft Office Project Server 2003 licenses and Office Project Server 2003
Client Access Licenses (CALs).
Customers will receive a check payable to the Microsoft EPM Partner of their choice. The
amount of this check is dependent on the type and number of licenses purchased. This
subsidy can be spent on a broad array of EPM Partner services, including:
Architectural Design & Review, Custom Solution Development, Business Process
Review & Mapping, Installation & Configuration, Training, and more.
Promotion Overview
Customers will receive a Partner Services Subsidy redeemable for Partner services
based on net new purchases of Project Server 2003 and Project Server CAL licenses
When a customer redeems, a check is cut to the Partner, c/o the customer, for services
to be rendered
Purchase Eligibility: EA, Select & Open VL Programs (EA True-Ups included)
Purchase Time Period: 11/14/2005 - 3/31/2006
Redemption Time Period: On or before 5/31/2006
Eligible Partners: District nominated EPM Partners
Review Offer Terms and Conditions and Subsidy Schedule at:
https://www.microsoftincentives.com/epmoffer
Offer Related Questions
Please forward questions to: epmoffersupport@microsoftincentives.com
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Microsoft® Office Professional 2003 Partner Services Promotion
When you buy...
Five or more Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 licenses or licenses with Software
Assurance through select Microsoft Volume License programs. * Offer expires March 31, 2006.
You will receive...*
Up to $30,000 in partner services subsidy dollars. Qualifying organizations will receive partner
services subsidy dollars for each license purchased as outlined in the following schedule:
L&SA
L – Only Purchase
Volume License Program
Purchase 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year
Remain Remain Remain
Enterprise Agreement
And Enterprise $40
Subscription Agreement**
Select $25 $40 $30 $27
Open License Value
Licenses purchased $100 $75 $50
Commercial 1 through 50
and Open License Value
Government Licenses purchased $65 $50 $35
Customers 51 and above
Open License Business***
Licenses purchased $50 $50
1 through 50
Open License Business***
Licenses purchased $25 $25
51 and above
Campus and School
$2 $2
Agreements****
Academic
Customers Academic Select $10 $15 $12 $11
Academic Open $10 $15
**For Enterprise Subscription Agreements, only Office Professional licenses ordered in the initial order are
eligible for this promotion. Only qualifying organizations purchasing Office Professional licenses for the first time
under an Enterprise Subscription Agreement are eligible.
***Purchases through the Microsoft Government Open License program will receive partner services subsidy
dollars for each license purchased as outlined under Open License Business.
****For Campus and School Agreements (including new election of the student option), only Office Professional
licenses ordered in the initial order are eligible for this promotion. Only qualifying organizations purchasing
Office Professional licenses for the first time under a Campus or School Agreement are eligible.
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To earn a partner service subsidy, just follow these four steps:
Contact your Dell Sales Representative or visit www.microsoftincentives.com/officepro for more
information, including Terms and Conditions.
1. Purchase qualifying new Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 licenses by March 31,
2006.
2. Redeem purchased licenses by May 31, 2006 at www.microsoftincentives.com/officepro to
receive the partner services subsidy.
3. Use the partner services subsidy within 90 days after receiving the check.
Advance your work environment with the streamlined communication and collaboration features of
Microsoft® Office Professional Edition 2003. Act now and you will receive a check to use toward
partner services, the value of which is based on the number of qualifying licenses you purchase.
Choose from a broad array of services, including:
• Deployment
• Solutions Services
• Software Asset Management
• Adoption
• Training
• And Much More
Contact Dell to purchase Office Professional Edition 2003 licenses, then earn up to $30,000 in
partner services subsidy dollars for qualifying licenses.
To qualify, you must:
Purchase licenses between October 17, 2005 and March 31, 2006
Redeem by May 31, 2006
Please allow six weeks after completing a valid submission to receive a partner services subsidy
check by mail. The check will be made out to the partner selected to assist with a broad array of
services related to Office Professional Edition 2003.
* Receipt of benefits contingent upon successful verification that all criteria in the Offer Terms &
Conditions have been met.
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Microsoft® Office Integrated Communications Promotion
Microsoft is offering a limited-time offer to provide
an integrated set of communications software and services
for Real-Time Collaboration in a combined package at
an attractive promotional rate.
Promotion Components Definitions
The package includes:
Live Communications
Live Meeting: Leading web
Server License and conferencing solution to
The Integrated Software Assurance (SA) collaborate in real time from
Communications Promotion for Client Access License any Office application, such as
provides customers the ability (CAL) Word, Excel or Outlook.
to purchase Real-Time LCS Telephony License
Collaboration components and SA for CAL
Live Communications Server
together at an attractive Live Meeting Named User
(LCS) 2005 SP1 Professional
price. This promotion is a license Edition: enterprise instant
desktop-based offer messaging, presence and real-
combining Microsoft Office time collaboration server.
Live Communications Server Customers who remain current on
instant messaging software, SA will be eligible to take Office Communicator –
with Microsoft Office advantage of the next release Integrated Communications
Communicator/ Telephony, called Live Server, scheduled for client and best client for use
with the Microsoft Office release in late 2006. with LCS 2005 Servers and
Live Meeting hosted service. CALs (no additional cost for
Details and Requirements LCS 2005 customers).
Microsoft EA, ESL and Select LCS 2005 CALs – Client
This promotion is available license customers must purchase access license to connect to
from August 22, 2005 until all three products in the same LCS 2005 Server (using
March 31, 2006 for Microsoft quantity for a minimum of 5,000 Communicator/ Windows
customers with Select, ESL desktops or 75+% of an Messenger or any custom client
or Enterprise agreements. organization’s desktops (subject or SIP device).
to a minimum of 750 licenses),
whichever is lower. Live Meeting Telephony – Third-party call
Service Subscription License For more information about
control for phone integration.
(SSL) and Live Communications Real-Time Collaboration
products, visit:
Server 2005 Server Licenses are
www.microsoft.com/livemeeting
required. Your Microsoft sales www.microsoft.com/livecomm
contact can communicate
additional specific purchase
requirements and criteria.
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Renew your Exchange licenses under Enterprise Agreement (EA)
or Software Assurance (SA) and get Microsoft Office Live
Communications Server at the SA-only price.
As a Microsoft Exchange Server customer, you recognize the value seamless communication
can bring to your organization. But that only scratches the surface. Learn more about the
benefits of real-time collaboration solutions with Microsoft Office Live Communications Server.
Enhance team responsiveness and productivity by helping them find the right people
faster, share ideas and info, and work together easily and immediately.
Build stronger connections with customers, partners and suppliers with federation and
Public IM Connectivity that lets you easily and more securely communicate in real-time.
Communicate with confidence—using easy, security-enabled real-time capabilities
integrated into everyday productivity applications such as the Microsoft Office System and Line
of Business (LOB) applications.
As a current Microsoft EA/SA customer, for each licensed copy of Microsoft Exchange Server
(Server and/or CALs) enrolled under an EA or SA coverage that was active on October 1,
2003, you can receive an equivalent number of Live Communications Server licenses (Server
and/or CALs) * at no cost.
When you renew your Exchange licenses under the EA or SA, you can enroll Live
Communications Server at the Software Assurance (SA)-only price.
* Requires a separate license
To find out more, contact a sales rep or visit:
https://www.microsoftincentives.com/Officertclcsoffer/
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Are Rising Traveling Costs Affecting your Budget this Year? Leave
your bags in the closet: Use Live Meeting free for 14 days
The next time you have a business trip, consider using Live Meeting instead. No packing your bags. No
waiting in long lines at the airport. No delays. Instead, hold your business meeting from the comfort of your
own office. Live Meeting enables you to collaborate online with colleagues, customers, and partners in real
time, in groups of two or even thousands—with just a PC, and an Internet connection.
What is Microsoft Office Live Meeting?
Live Meeting is a hosted Web conferencing service that enables you to communicate and collaborate with
anyone, anywhere using just a PC and an Internet connection. From small collaborative meetings to large-
scale presentations, Live Meeting is the perfect solution for all of your online presentation and meeting
needs.
What are the key benefits of Live Meeting?
Live Meeting provides unique interactive tools, integrates with your existing systems and productivity
applications, and incorporates a familiar and easy-to-use interface that improves remote collaboration and
enables effective meetings for companies of all sizes. And with the real-time collaboration capabilities
available in Live Meeting—99.99 percent uptime availability and always-on Secure Sockets Layer
encryption—you can conduct every meeting with confidence.
What is the privacy policy?
Microsoft takes your privacy seriously. We invite you to read the full privacy policy to find out more.
Does Live Meeting support localized versions of Windows?
Native language support is available in the Meeting Console, Invitations, Chat, the Question Manager, and
customer support. Languages supported include English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish,
traditional Chinese, and simplified Chinese. With Live Meeting, users can even have multiple language
consoles in a meeting based on individual participants' language preferences.
How do I learn more about Live Meeting?
Live Meeting is easy to learn. Getting started in a meeting requires only a Web browser and an Internet
connection. You can also attend free live online sessions—dozens each month—or view free recorded
tutorials at your convenience.
What is the RTC Solution Package and how does it tie into Live Meeting?
The RTC Solution Package is a pricing promotion for new customers of Microsoft real-time collaboration
(RTC) technologies. If you are an existing Live Meeting customer, you can acquire Microsoft Office Live
Communications Server 2005 at a discount. If you are new to both Live Meeting and Live Communications
Server, you can acquire both technologies at a discount. Visit the RTC Solution Package Web page for
more information.
Features
What recording and playback options does Live Meeting offer?
Live Meeting Replay captures everything in the meeting including the live demonstrations, annotations,
notes, and visuals—even live Web Slides. Recordings are automatically hosted from the Live Meeting Web
conferencing service, making them instantly available with a click of the mouse. On-demand viewing of the
Live Meeting Replay is done with industry-standard Microsoft Windows Media Player.
What options does Live Meeting provide for the audio portion of my meeting?
Audio conference call controls in Live Meeting enable British Telecom (BT), InterCall, and MCI audio
customers to simply and effectively control an audio conference call directly from the Meeting Console and
provide the capability to perform a variety of integrated, in-meeting functions. Additionally, as an alternative
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to traditional audio conferencing, Internet Audio Broadcast enables presenters to stream audio to other
participants in the meeting using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
With Live Meeting, what options do I have for joining and initiating a meeting?
Users can leverage the Schedule Meeting page to easily schedule new meetings with one or more
participants, set up the meeting date and time, define access options, and invite people to the meeting. The
Meet Now command in Live Meeting provides the fastest and easiest way to launch an immediate,
spontaneous meeting. Additionally, the Meeting Lobby helps organizers conduct meetings without having
to send out invitations to attendees by providing a static and user-friendly URL for the lobby.
How does Live Meeting integrate with my existing systems and applications?
As part of the Microsoft Office System, Live Meeting enables users to initiate and join meetings from
Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office
PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Visio, or from Microsoft Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger.
Meeting organizers are able to schedule meetings using Microsoft Office Outlook or Lotus Notes (even
when offline). Integration with Microsoft Active Directory provides automated account creation, password
management, and account entry for employees on the corporate network. Additionally, Live Meeting’s
XML-based application programming interfaces enable developers to integrate Live Meeting with other
business systems and third-party applications.
Once in a meeting, what options do I have to interact with my audience?
Live Meeting delivers a host of interactive tools that enable presenters to convey their message in a small
collaborative environment or large event setting. These tools not only provide an interactive atmosphere for
meeting presenters, but create a comfortable, engaging environment for all meeting attendees to
communicate their thoughts and feedback, and include:
PowerPoint Viewer Real-Time Polls
Application and Desktop Sharing Annotations
Remote Control and Assistance Chat
Whiteboards Question Manager
Text Slides Seating Chart and Mood Indicator
Web Slides
What is the difference between Live Meeting Standard Edition and Live Meeting Professional
Edition?
Live Meeting Standard Edition is a comprehensive, online meeting solution that delivers outstanding
functionality and a clear upgrade path. Live Meeting Standard provides a host of features that include
presentation tools and attendance reporting as well as application and desktop sharing for use in
scheduled and ad-hoc meetings. Live Meeting Standard also delivers enhanced integration and upgraded
in-meeting functions that were previously available only in Live Meeting Professional.
Live Meeting Professional provides advanced functionality to enhance the flexibility and overall experience
associated with meeting online. Offering all of the features found in Live Meeting Standard, Live Meeting
Professional also includes a host of upgraded in-meeting, post-meeting, and administrative features. For
more information, see the Live Meeting Features Guide.
What are the differences between Live Meeting 2003 and Live Meeting 2005?
Live Meeting 2005 takes the best of Live Meeting 2003 Web conferencing technology and makes it easier
to work together with colleagues, customers, and partners, no matter where you are. Live Meeting 2005
introduces innovative functionality that makes online meetings more productive. The result is a powerful
solution that improves collaboration between groups of three or even thousands. For more information, see
the Live Meeting Feature Comparison.
How many people can attend one meeting?
For online meetings, training, and events, Live Meeting is the effective meeting solution that enables you to
collaborate with groups of three into the thousands—without leaving your desk. With meeting attendees
participating from their PCs, you can kick off a project, brainstorm ideas, edit files, collaborate on
whiteboards, and negotiate deals at a fraction of the cost and hassle of being there in person.
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How many people can be presenters in one meeting?
Live Meeting enables multiple presenters to work together in a meeting with one presenter assigned as the
Active Presenter. Any presenter can be made the Active Presenter, and presenters can choose to promote
other meeting participants to have presenter privileges. Rather than having to pass the baton to another
presenter, Live Meeting gives users the convenience of having multiple presenters so that non-active
presenters can answer questions or manage participants.
Technology
What are the Live Meeting system requirements?
As a hosted Web conferencing service, Live Meeting has no server software to install or deploy. Anyone
can participate in a Live Meeting using just a PC, an Internet connection, and a telephone. A Windows-
based meeting client is available for users of the Microsoft Windows operating system, and a browser-
based meeting client is available for users of the Macintosh and Solaris operating systems. For information
about client system requirements, see the Live Meeting System Requirements.
Does Live Meeting work through firewalls?
Yes. Live Meeting enables you to communicate and collaborate with remote participants even if they are
joining the online meeting from behind a firewall.
Can you conduct live meetings directly from Microsoft Office programs?
Yes. The Live Meeting Add-In Pack enables you to schedule and conduct meetings directly from Microsoft
Office programs (such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Project) as well as Microsoft
Windows Messenger.
How do I deploy Live Meeting across a very large organization?
The Live Meeting Intranet Portal enables organizations to easily deploy the Live Meeting service by
integrating with Active Directory to authenticate users on the corporate network.
Does Live Meeting have an application programming interface (API)?
Yes. Live Meeting has XML-based APIs that enable developers to create programs that integrate with the
Live Meeting service. Learn more about Live Meeting APIs.
Pricing and Licensing
How much does Live Meeting cost?
Live Meeting has a very flexible pricing and licensing plan, with several licensing models to choose from
depending on the number of online meetings your organization expects to conduct and the number of
participants to be accommodated. For more information, contact your Dell Sales Representative.
Is Live Meeting available through Microsoft Volume Licensing?
Yes. Live Meeting is available as part of Select and Enterprise license agreements through Volume
Licensing. For more information, see the How to Buy page.
How much does the RTC Solution Package cost?
The cost depends on whether you are acquiring Live Communications Server, Live Meeting, or both
technologies. Visit the RTC Solution Package Web page for more information.
Are all Live Meeting licenses discounted in the RTC Solution Package?
No. Only the Services Subscription Licenses (SSL) and User Subscription Licenses (USL) are eligible for
discounted pricing. Additional Room Licenses and other licensing models are outside the scope of this offer.
Can I sign up for a free trial of Live Meeting?
Yes. A 15-day free trial of Live Meeting is available (in English).
Register for a free Live Meeting trial today!
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New and Enhanced Software Assurance Benefits Coming in March
2006!
In March 2006, enhancements to Software Assurance benefits will offer customers 24x7 business-
critical support, improved deployment and manageability, greater cost savings, and more
technology protection. Software Assurance benefits are designed to help you realize the full value
of your software investment throughout each stage of the software lifecycle, whenever you need it.
Microsoft Software Assurance is a comprehensive maintenance program that can help you gain
control of your technology strategy, improve IT staff skills, decrease support spending, and
effectively plan for new software deployments. It isn’t just about buying software; it’s about getting
the most from your investment.
Stage 1: Plan
Build your business around the technology, budget more effectively, and simplify the software
procurement process
New Version Rights
Enable organizations to deploy new releases of Microsoft software as soon as they
become available.
Spread Payments
Provides companies that want greater flexibility in managing technology expenditures
the ability to make annual payments, instead of one upfront payment.
Stage 2: Deploy
Get the most value out of your software with planning services that help you discover and design
solutions for your business
Desktop Deployment Planning Services
Enable you to assess and evaluate the business value of upgrading your
Microsoft Office and Windows Client software, and deploy it more easily.
Information Work Solution Services
Get more from your productivity applications and fully leverage the
capabilities of your IT infrastructure.
Windows Preinstallation Environment
IT Professionals can build custom solutions that speed software deployment through
automation, so they spend less time and effort keeping desktops updated.
Stage 3: Use
Take advantage of the latest technology and build better technology deployment, migration, and
management skills
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Windows Vista Enterprise
Helps large organizations lower deployment and management costs and
better protect critical data.
Training Vouchers
Provide your IT teams with free training on select courses designed by
Microsoft and delivered by Microsoft Certified Partners in your area. Eligible customers can
receive additional vouchers beginning March 2006.
Microsoft E-Learning
Uses simulations, demonstrations, animations, hands-on exercises, and assessment to
help employees upgrade skills and knowledge.
Home Use Program
Allows workers more flexible workspace options so they can be connected and productive
from home.
Employee Purchase Program
Gives employees significant discounts over retail pricing on Microsoft’s most popular
productivity and consumer products.
Enterprise Source Licensing Program (ESLP)
Provides eligible customers with 1,500 or more licensed desktops access to Microsoft
Windows source code for internal development and support.
Stage 4: Maintain
Maintain a stable IT environment through services, tools, and reference materials to support
networks and desktops
24 x 7 Problem Resolution Support
Lets you stay continuously connected with Microsoft for your support
needs through phone and Web support.
Corporate Error Reporting
Reports system crashes and gives IT staff the ability to monitor and review error
information to control deployment of fixes.
“Cold” Backups for Disaster Recovery
Provides complimentary "cold” backup server licenses in the event of a disaster.
TechNet Plus and TechNet Managed Newsgroups
Gives access to TechNet Managed Newsgroups and subscription media, featuring
Microsoft Knowledge Base, software updates, utilities, drivers, and how-to articles.
Stage 5: Transition
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For customers that need to transition their software, Microsoft offers technology and support
benefits
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs for Software Assurance
A Windows-based operating system for customers with legacy PCs who are
running legacy operating systems and are not in a position to purchase new hardware.
Extended Hotfix Support
Enables hotfixes for products on-demand, which means there are no
initial registrations or fees prior to the time you need to activate the benefit.
Don’t forget to add Software Assurance to your next Microsoft product purchase and take
advantage of the new enhancements coming in March. To learn more, please visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa/default.mspx. If you have any questions, please
contact your Dell | M
Microsoft Terminal Services Client Access License (TS CAL)
Transition Plan Extension
Microsoft is extending the TS CAL Transition plan from December 31, 2005 to June 30,
2007. The TS CAL Transition plan was introduced with Microsoft® Windows Server™
2003 to ease the migration of existing customers from Windows 2000 Server Terminal
Services to Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services. Please read below for complete
background on the transition plan.
Background on the TS CAL Transition Plan: The principle of License Equivalency for
Windows 2000 Server Terminal Services meant that if the customer had a workstation
based on the Windows 2000 Professional Operating System (OS) or later version (i.e.
Windows XP Professional) then the Windows 2000 / XP client device could connect to
Windows 2000 Terminal Services without an additional license as the OS license was
considered equivalent to a Terminal Services CAL. This licensing model was inconsistent
with all other Microsoft Server-CAL products and often resulted in customer confusion
because the purchase of the CAL depended on the client operating system version.
Customers with mixed environments of multiple Windows client OS versions found it
difficult to track, plan and purchase the appropriate number of CALs.
Based on feedback and the importance of consistency to our customers, Microsoft made
the decision to require a TS CAL for ANY device connecting to Windows Server 2003
based Terminal Services. This change meant that customers who previously used
equivalency for previous versions of Terminal Services now need to buy CALs for every
device. To help customers to make this transition Microsoft introduced Terminal Services
Transition CALs. Transition CALs are available for any customer in the following scenario:
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The customer licensed Windows XP Professional or the right to install Windows XP
Professional (via EA, SA, upgrade protection, etc) before April 24, 2003. Customers may
redeem one (1) TS Transition CAL for each eligible desktop.
The TS CALs that customers receive are perpetual Windows 2003 TS CALs. Customers
with an Enterprise Agreement or Software Assurance coverage on the eligible desktops as
of April 24, 2003 will also receive Software Assurance for the TS Transition CAL for the
lifetime of that agreement or coverage.
Previously customers had until December 31, 2005 to redeem for their TS Transition
CALs. This deadline is being extended until June 30, 2007 to give customers who are
eligible for TS Transitions CALs additional time to redeem CALs they are eligible for. Note:
the April 24, 2003 eligibility date has NOT changed.
FAQ’s
Q. What’s changing?
A. Only the date for redeeming TS transition CAL’s is changing. The April 24, 2003
eligibility date has not changed.
Q. Why is Microsoft doing this?
A. Microsoft wants to provide more time to customers who were eligible for TS Transition
CALs on April 24, 2003 but who have not yet taken the advantage of the TS Transition
CAL. As such the extension of the Transition Plan ensures that customers who have
always been eligible will continue to be eligible.
Q. Does this give customers the rights to CALs for future versions of Terminal Services?
A. No, the transition plan gives customers perpetual Windows Server 2003 TS Transition
CALs that can be used for connecting to Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003
R2 or earlier versions of Windows Server Terminal Services (i.e. Windows 2000 Server
Terminal Services).
Q. Where can I get more information?
A. Your Dell | Microsoft Licensing Specialist or Transition FAQ at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/tscaltransfaq.mspx
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Licensing Microsoft Server Products with Microsoft Virtual Server
R2 and Other Virtual Machine Technologies
Licensing Microsoft Server Products with Virtual Machine Technologies
This licensing brief provides an overview of updates to Microsoft’s licensing models for the server
operating system and server applications. It also clarifies existing licensing policies to help you
deploy and use software under these updated models. These updates do not apply to the desktop
operating system or desktop applications. The purpose of these updates and clarifications is to
help you understand how to use Microsoft server products with virtual machine technologies such
as Microsoft® Virtual Server 2005 R2. These updates and clarifications are less significant if you
do not use virtual machine technology.
Many of the updates described in this licensing brief apply to licenses purchased from channels
other than Microsoft Volume Licensing. However, there are some differences. Please review the
license terms that accompany the software if you have acquired licenses through a means other
than a Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement.
Definitions of certain terms are included at the end of this licensing brief. Please review those
terms. They are helpful in understanding virtual machine technology and your use rights for
Microsoft server products.
Virtual Machine Technology on x86 and x64 Hardware Platforms
Virtual machine (VM) technology allows you to run multiple operating system environments (OS
environments) on a single physical hardware system (e.g., a server) (Figure 1). Before VM
technology, you could run only one OS environment on a server at a time—the physical OS
environment that runs directly on the server (Figure 2 – A).1
Current technologies such as Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 add a layer on top of the OS in the
physical OS environment to enable you to run multiple OS environments on the same server
(Figure 2 – B). VM technology works by allocating virtualized hardware resources to virtual
hardware systems or virtual machines. Virtual OS environments run on virtual machines.
Upcoming technologies from Microsoft and other vendors provide virtualization services directly in
the OS and rely on a hypervisor to allocate resources to individual OS environments on a server
(Figure 2 – C). Processors from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will include technology
starting in 2006 to improve the performance of VM technologies on x86 and x64 hardware
platforms.2
1
Hardware partitioning technology can also be used to run multiple OS environments on a physical hardware system.
However, this technology is primarily available on high-end systems.
2
Intel’s technology is called VT. AMD’s technology is called Pacifica.
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Figure 1 – Physical and virtual hardware and OS environments
Virtual Application Application
OS
Environments
OS OS Virtual
processors
RAM
Virtual HW Virtual HW network card
System System etc.
Allocates
virtual
resources
Virtual Machine (“VM”)
Physical Technology
OS
Environment
Operating System (“OS”) Physical
processors
RAM
Physical Hardware System network card
(“Server”) etc.
Figure 2 – Physical and virtual OS environments
A Before VM technology B VM technology (non-hypervisor)
such as Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2
Virtual Application Application Virtual
OS OS
Environment Environment
OS OS
Physical OS Environment
Virtual Machine (“VM”)
Application Application Technology Physical
OS
Environment
Operating System (“OS”) Operating System (“OS”)
Physical Hardware System Physical Hardware System
(“Server”) (“Server”)
C Virtualization Services in the OS
(hypervisor technology)
Primary Application Application
Virtual
Virtual OS
OS Environment
OS OS
Environment
hypervisor
Physical Hardware System
(“Server”)
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Benefits and Capabilities of VM Technology
Microsoft is committed to developing and investing in VM technology to deliver a number of
benefits and capabilities. These include3:
Production server consolidation: Reduce TCO by maximizing hardware utilization and
consolidating workloads
Legacy application re-hosting. VM technology allows legacy applications that need an older
OS to run on a VM with that older OS. The VM can run on a server with newer hardware and a
newer OS. The technology enables greater application availability, without application
upgrades or violating ISV support policies.
Server consolidation. VM technology can be used to consolidate a variety of workloads, each
running on its own instance of the OS, from many servers onto fewer servers. The technology
allows instances of the same or different OS, or of the same OS with different patch levels, to
run on a server.
Resource partitioning. VM technology can be used to provide OS environments with specific
resource limits. The technology can limit a given OS environment to using only a subset of the
server’s overall processing, memory and other resources.
Business continuity management: Eliminate scheduled and unscheduled downtime
Workload deployment and provisioning. VM technology can package an instance of the
OS, and the applications that are configured to run on it, into a virtual hard disk (VHD) file.4
The VHD file can be rapidly deployed onto a licensed server to run the workload it contains.
Complex workloads that span multiple servers on a network can be quickly provisioned by
deploying the associated VHD files together. A workload can also be easily duplicated by
copying its associated VHD file. A particularly interesting use of this capability is to create a
central library of workloads in preconfigured VHD files on centralized storage and deploy them
on servers as necessary.
OS and application patching and rollback. With VM and management technology, VHD files
with preconfigured OS and application instances can be patched offline. These updated VHD
files can be quickly swapped for production instances, dramatically shortening the time to
deploy a patch to a critical system to just minutes—allowing time for offline testing, production
testing and rapid rollback.
Batch jobs. VM technology can be used with scripts and schedulers to automatically start and
stop workloads on a server according to a pre-defined schedule.
Isolation/sandboxing. VM technology can be used to provide secure, isolated OS
environments for running untrusted applications. With the proper safeguards and security
mechanisms, these OS environments can be sandboxed to protect other application and
server instances from crashing. In addition, the technology can help prevent malicious code
from affecting other OS environments on the same server or other servers in the network.
Increased performance and reliability on multi-core processor5 and multi-processor
servers. VM technology can continuously shift the execution of an OS environment to the
optimal core or processor in the server. When a particular OS environment is configured to use
3
For additional capabilities, benefits and scenarios that Microsoft Virtual Server R2 enables, please click here .
4
Virtual Server uses the VHD format; technologies from other vendors might use a different format.
5
For more information on multi-core processors and the Microsoft licensing policy for multi-core processors, please
click here.
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only a subset of the server’s overall processing resources, VM technology can provide these
resources from cores on separate physical processors, if necessary.
Dynamic data center: Leverage the benefits of virtualization to create a more agile
infrastructure
Workload mobility. VM technology can be used to encapsulate the complete running state of
an OS environment. With this capability, running workloads can be moved from one licensed
server to another by pausing the OS environment momentarily, moving the associated VHD
file, and continuing execution of the workload.
Development and testing: Maximize test hardware to reduce costs, improve lifecycle
management and improve test coverage
Development and testing. VM technology can be a great tool in software development, test
and staging environments. The technology allows for detailed step-by-step debugging and
performance monitoring of individual workloads. It can also be used to create arbitrary test
scenarios to ensure proper operation in niche scenarios and hardware configurations. In
addition, it can be used to simulate the operation of a workload running across a network of
multiple servers—on a single physical hardware system.
Updates to Licensing Models for Microsoft Server Products
Microsoft is updating the licensing models for server products to enable you to take advantage of
the benefits and capabilities of VM technology. We are also clarifying existing licensing policies to
help you understand how to use our software under these updated models. If you do not use VM
technology, these updates and clarifications do not significantly impact your use of Microsoft
server products.
Overview
The following summary provides an overview of the updated licensing models and clarifications to
existing licensing policies. For further detail and examples, please see the white paper at
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/userights. Your review of this licensing brief and white paper
should not substitute for careful review and understanding of your rights and obligations as
described in your Microsoft volume licensing agreement. The updates to the licensing models
apply to new licenses for all server products covered by the December 1, 2005 Product Use
Rights (PUR). For these products, you may also choose to apply the updates to licenses acquired
prior to December 1st. However, if you apply any of these updates to any of your existing licenses,
you must apply all the updates to all of your existing licenses. For example, these updates do not
apply to a Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 license because that product is not covered by the
December 1st PUR. They may apply to an Exchange Server 2003 license acquired prior to
December 1st because that product is covered by the December 1st PUR.
Products Impacted Updates and Clarifications
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Products Impacted Updates and Clarifications
All products in the Microsoft Servers Updates
Use terms for each software license specify the number of
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licensing model in the December 1st
PUR instances of software that you may run on a particular server at
Microsoft Windows Server™ a time, rather than the number of copies of the software that
2003 you may install and use on your server.
Exchange Server 2003 Each software license allows you to create and store any number
Virtual Server 2005 R2 of instances of the software on any of your servers or storage
Etc. media to make it easier for you to run those instances on any of
your licensed servers.
Clarifications
Before you use the software under a license for a server product,
you must assign that license to a server
Each hardware partition or blade is a separate physical hardware
system, and therefore a separate server.
You may reassign software licenses for server products, but not
on a short-term basis (i.e., not within 90 days of the last
assignment). They may be reassigned sooner if you retire the
licensed server due to permanent hardware failure.
You may not separate software to run it in more than one OS
environment under a single license, unless expressly
permitted—even if the OS environments are on the same
server.
Products in the Microsoft Server OS Updates
and Microsoft Server/CAL licensing Each external connector license (EC) allows any number of
models in the December 1st PUR external users to access any number of instances of the server
Windows Server 2003 software on a particular server, even if those instances are run
Exchange Server 2003 under multiple licenses for the software.
SQL Server 2005
Etc. Clarifications
Each client access license (CAL) allows any number of OS
environments on a particular device (e.g., client device) to
access the server software. You do not need a separate device
CAL for each OS environment on a device.
Products in the Management Servers Clarifications
licensing model in the December 1st Each management license (e.g., OML, CML) allows any number
PUR of OS environments on a particular device to be managed by
Microsoft Operations Manager the server software. You do not need a separate management
2005 license to manage each OS environment on a managed
Systems Management Server device.
2003
Systems Center Data Protection
Manager 2006
Etc.
6
Software licenses refer to the license for the software bits. To license a product appropriately, you might also need additional
licenses (e.g., client access licenses, external connector licenses, operations management licenses, and configuration
management licenses.)
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Products Impacted Updates and Clarifications
Products in the Per Processor Updates
licensing model in the December 1st Software run in a virtual OS environment is licensed based on the
PUR number of virtual processors used by that virtual OS
Microsoft BizTalk® Server 2004 environment, rather than all the physical processors in the
SQL Server 2005 server.
ISA Server 2004 o If you run the software in virtual OS environments, you need
Etc. a license for each virtual processor used by those virtual OS
environments on a particular server—whether the total number
of virtual processors is lesser or greater than the number of
physical number of processors in that server.
o If you run the software in a physical OS environment, you
need a license for each physical processor used by the
physical OS environment.
Microsoft is also introducing expanded use rights for Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition and SQL
Server 2005. These expanded use rights are summarized in the following table. They apply only to the
specific editions described. They do not apply to previous versions of these products.
Products Impacted Expanded Use Rights
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Each software license allows you to run, at any one time, one
Edition instance of the server software in a physical OS environment
and up to four instances of the server software in virtual OS
environments on a particular server.
SQL Server 2005 (licensed Each software license allows you to run any number of instances
Server/CAL) Workgroup Edition, of the server software in one physical or virtual OS environment
Standard Edition and Enterprise on a particular server at a time.
Edition
Definitions:
Server: A server is a physical hardware system capable of running server software. A hardware partition or
blade is considered to be a separate physical hardware system, and therefore a separate server.
Figure D1 – Different types of servers
Traditional server boxes Rack-mounted servers and blades
Server “A” Server “B” Server “C” Server “D” Server “E”
Hard-partitioned system with 4 hard partitions
Proc Proc Proc Proc
Proc Proc Proc Proc
Server “F” Server “G” Server “H” Server “I”
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Instance: You create an instance of software by executing the software’s setup or install procedure. You
can also create an instance of software by duplicating an existing instance. An instance of software is the
set of files that make up the software, stored in executable form and ready to be run.
Examples:
An installed copy of Windows Server 2003 on a hard disk is an instance of Windows Server 2003.
An installed copy of Exchange Server within a VHD (or other image format) file is an instance of Exchange
Server.
A VHD file with Exchange Server installed on top of Windows Server 2003 contains an instance of
Windows Server 2003 and an instance of Exchange Server. Copying that VHD file will create another
instance of Windows Server 2003 and another instance of Exchange Server. Deploying that VHD file to
another server will create an instance of Windows Server 2003 and an instance of Exchange on that
server.
Run an instance: You run an instance of software by loading it into memory and executing one or more of
its instructions. Once running, an instance is considered to be running (whether or not its instructions
continue to execute) until it is removed from memory.
Examples:
If you merely copy an existing instance, it is not considered to be running because no instruction from that
instance has yet been executed.
If you load an instance of Exchange Server into memory, and execute one of its instructions, you are
running an instance of Exchange Server. If you pause execution of any instructions of that instance by
shifting all execution resources to another application, you are still considered to be running that instance
of Exchange Server because it is still loaded in memory. To stop running an instance, you must terminate
execution of its instructions, and also completely remove it from memory.
Assigning a license: To assign a license means simply to designate that license to one device or user.
The purpose of this designation is to avoid sharing a license across multiple devices or multiple users at
the same time.
Figure D2 – Assigning a license
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
License for
Software “Z”
Server Licensed
for Software “Z”
Operating system (OS) environment: An OS environment is one instance of an OS and instances of
applications, if any, configured to run on that OS instance. There are two types of OS environments,
physical and virtual. A physical OS environment is configured to run directly on a physical hardware
system. A virtual OS environment is configured to run on a virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware
system. A physical hardware system can have either or both of the following:
one physical OS environment
one or more virtual OS environments
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Figure D3 – Different types of OS environments on a server
Virtual Application Application Virtual
OS OS
Environment Environment
OS OS
Physical OS Environment
Virtual Machine (“VM”)
Application Application Technology Physical
OS
Environment
Operating System (“OS”) Operating System (“OS”)
Physical Hardware System Physical Hardware System
(“Server”) (“Server”)
Primary Application Application
Virtual
Virtual OS
OS Environment
OS OS
Environment
hypervisor
Physical Hardware System
(“Server”)
Physical and virtual processors: A physical processor is a processor in a physical hardware system.
Physical OS environments use physical processors. A virtual processor is a processor in a virtual (or
otherwise emulated) hardware system. Virtual OS environments use virtual processors.
Figure D4 – Physical and virtual hardware systems and resources
Virtual Application Application
OS
Environments
OS OS Virtual
processors
RAM
Virtual HW Virtual HW network card
System System etc.
Allocates
virtual
resources
Virtual Machine (“VM”)
Physical Technology
OS
Environment
Operating System (“OS”) Physical
processors
RAM
Physical Hardware System network card
(“Server”) etc.
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Virtual processors are considered to have the same number of threads and cores as each physical
processor in the underlying physical hardware system. Microsoft is adopting this definition to enable
customers to take advantage of the licensing policy we announced in 2004 for multi-core processors.7 For
reliability and performance, VM technology can allocate resources from separate physical processors in the
server to create a virtual processor for use by a particular OS environment. If the physical processors in the
server have two cores, for licensing purposes, each virtual processor also has two cores, even if the cores
are allocated from separate physical processors. For example, in Figure D5 below, the virtual processor 1
is allocated a core from physical processor 1 and a core from physical processor 2. Although that virtual
processor is using cores from different physical processors, it is considered to be only a single virtual
processor because it has the same number of cores as the physical processors in the server.8
Figure D5 – The allocation of cores to virtual processors
SQL BTS
Virtual
OS
If a physical proc has Environments
two cores, for licensing WS WS
purposes, a virtual proc
also has two cores, even
if the cores are allocated Core Core Core Core
from separate physical
processors
Virt. Proc Virt. Proc
MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
CORPORATION CORPORATION
Physical
1 BTS 1 SQL OS
Environment
MICROSOFT
CORPORATION
2 WS Server
Core Core Core Core “A”
Proc 1 Proc 2
Examples:
Assume server B has dual-core processors. If you are running SQL Server (licensed Per Processor) in a
virtual OS environment on server B, for licensing purposes, each virtual processor in each virtual OS
environment can have up to two cores as well. It does not matter whether those cores are allocated from
the same physical processor or not.
Assume server C has four-core processors. If you are running BizTalk Server in a virtual OS environment
on server C, for licensing purposes, each virtual processor in each virtual OS environment can have up to
four cores as well. It does not matter whether those cores are allocated from the same physical processor
or not.
7
For more information on this policy, please see __________________.
8
For clarity, the license count in this example and illustration does not show the instances of Windows Server and
Virtual Server running in the physical OS environment.
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SQL Server 2005 Features Comparison
Microsoft has redesigned the SQL Server 2005 product family to better meet the needs of each
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Brochure
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Support services to keep you there
That's where Dell comes in...
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and installation services; and comprehensive 24x7 solution support and maintenance to get your
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MSDN Subscriptions for Visual Studio 2005
The best way to get Visual Studio 2005
With the release of Visual Studio 2005, five new MSDN Premium subscriptions will be introduced
for Visual Studio 2005: one for the Visual Studio 2005 Team Suite, one for each of the Visual Studio
2005 Team Editions for Software Developers, Architects, and Testers, and one for Visual Studio 2005
Professional. Each of these new MSDN Premium subscriptions for Visual Studio 2005 includes the prior
benefits of MSDN Universal with the latest development tools and technologies and continuous, priority
access to product updates and new releases.
Upon release of these new subscriptions, MSDN Universal and MSDN Enterprise will no longer be
offered for sale and qualifying MSDN Universal and MSDN Enterprise subscribers will be upgraded, at
no additional cost, to one of the higher value MSDN Premium subscriptions for the Visual Studio Team
System role-based products.
The MSDN Professional subscription will continue to be offered but will be renamed for sale as Visual
Studio Professional Edition with MSDN Professional. Visual Studio Professional will now also be offered
with the MSDN Premium Subscription, offering all the Microsoft Operating Systems, Servers, and
Productivity Applications formerly offered only through MSDN Universal.
The MSDN Operating Systems and MSDN Library subscriptions remain unchanged.
Visual Studio 2005 + MSDN Subscription MSDN Subscription
Team Suite Role-based Team Editions Professional Editions
Software
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SQL Server
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5+ Licenses: Product pricing and availability will vary by Volume Licensing program and geography.
For more info about which program is right for you, please contact your Dell Sales Representative.
1. Pricing and availability may vary. The prices listed are estimated retail prices; reseller pricing
may vary.
2. Renewal pricing for the Visual Studio Team Suite with MSDN Premium Subscriptions is only
available to customers with active or expiring MSDN Premium subscriptions for any of the Visual
Studio Team Editions, including MSDN Universal or Enterprise Subscribers transitioned into a
new Visual Studio role based subscription.
3. Renewal pricing for Visual Studio Team Editions for Software Developers, Architects, or Testers
with MSDN Premium Subscriptions is only available to customers with active or expiring
subscriptions of the same edition, the Visual Studio Team Suite, or MSDN Universal or
Enterprise Subscribers transitioned into the new Team Edition subscription products.
4. Renewal pricing is available to customers with any type of active or expiring MSDN subscription,
excluding the MSDN Library subscription. The MSDN Library Subscriptions renewal pricing is
available to customers with any type of active or expiring MSDN Subscription.
A. Software included in MSDN Subscriptions provides limited usage rights for development, testing,
and demonstration purposes only. MSDN Subscriptions provide the most recent version of these
products through regular shipments and many previous versions are available from MSDN
Subscriber Downloads.
B. All major Microsoft Operating Systems includes Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000
Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional
Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Media Center 2005.
C. Broad Range of Windows Server Products includes Commerce Server 2002 (Developer
Edition); Exchange Server 2003; Host Integration Server 2004; Application Center 2000
(Developer Edition);BizTalk Server 2004 (Developer Edition); Content Management Server 2002
(Developer Edition); Identity Integration Server 2003 (Enterprise Edition); ISA Server 2004;
Microsoft Operations Manager 2005; Office Live Communications Server 2005;SharePoint Portal
Server 2003;Speech Server 2004; Systems Management Server 2003.
D. One copy of Office Professional Enterprise Edition 2003 can be used for general business use,
unrelated to development and testing. Only the single user with the appropriate MSDN subscription
license can use the Microsoft Office product in this manner.
E. Microsoft Business Solutions includes Axapta 3.0; CRM 1.2; Great Plains 7.5; Microsoft Business
Network 1.0 Professional; Navision 4.0; Small Business Manager 7.5; Solomon 6.5. Available from
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American Subscription Services. Customers worldwide can contact MSDN customer service to
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Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows XP
Professional Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, and future Windows releases. Usage rights are
limited to development and testing only.
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Broad range of the latest Microsoft Windows Server System products includes the latest
versions of SQL Server 2000, Exchange Server 2003, BizTalk Server 2004, Commerce Server
2002, Host Integration Server 2000, Application Center 2000, Internet Security and Acceleration
Server 2004, SharePoint Portal Server 2003, and Content Management Server 2002. Usage rights
are limited to development and testing only.
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Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Now Available
Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) enhances your messaging environment by adding improved
mobile e-mail, better protection from spam, and advanced mailbox fundamentals.
To get Exchange Server 2003 SP2, you can:
Download SP2 at no additional charge, in any of nine languages at the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/downloads/2003/sp2/download.mspx
Order the CD. For CD orders please contact your Dell Sales Representative.
Register for the Exchange Server 2003 with SP2 trial software if you are new to Exchange Server 2003.
After you install SP2, plan to:
Install the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Mobile Web Administration tool, a separate Web tool
required for the new remote wipe feature, coming in late 2005.
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Investigate the Exchange Server 2003 support for mobile devices to take full advantage of new
mobility enhancements.
Exchange Server 2003 SP2 Overview
Add even better protection, reliability, and easier administration as well as improved mobile messaging to
your Exchange Server 2003 messaging environment when used with compatible devices.
What Is SP2?
SP2 is a cumulative update that enhances your Exchange Server 2003 messaging environment with:
Mobile e-mail improvements
Better protection against spam
Mailbox advancements
Mobile E-Mail Improvements
SP2 offers a huge leap forward in mobility capabilities. With SP2, Exchange Server 2003 can offer a
significantly improved Microsoft Outlook experience on mobile devices as well as additional security and
device control. As always, the Exchange ActiveSync protocol does not require expensive software or
outsourcing fees to access data on your server running Exchange Server.
The mobility enhancements in SP2 give you:
New seamless Direct Push Technology e-mail experience. No longer is there a reliance on short
message service (SMS) to notify and ensure that your device automatically retrieves new e-mail from
your Exchange server. SP2 uses an HTTP connection, maintained by the device, to push new e-mail
messages, calendar, contact, and task notifications to the device.
Additional data compression translating to a faster experience when sending and receiving messages
and reduced sync times.
Additional Outlook properties, including support for task synchronization and pictures in your list of
contacts. In addition, you can now look up people by using the Global Address List (GAL) over the air.
Greater control over device security, including:
- Policy setting. Unlock a device with a password.
- Local wipe. Decide how many incorrect logon attempts are permitted before your data might be at risk.
- Remote wipe. Lost, stolen, or misplaced devices are never out of reach. You decide when it’s prudent to
reset devices remotely over the Web.
Such policies help to ensure corporate data or applications are not compromised when devices are lost or get
into the wrong hands.
New optional support for certificate-based authentication to eliminate the need to store corporate
credentials on a device.
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Added support for Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) to sign and encrypt
messages coming to and from mobile devices.
For details about the other mobility features in Exchange Server 2003, see the Mobility in Exchange Server
2003 page.
Most mobile e-mail improvements, with the exception of support for tasks and for pictures in contacts lists,
require that your device or the software on the devices be compatible with Exchange Server 2003 SP2.
Windows Mobile–based devices require the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0.
Licensees of the Exchange ActiveSync protocol can take advantage of these improvements through updates
to their messaging applications or devices. The roadmap for those devices is owned and managed by the
licensee.
If you have installed Microsoft Windows Media Player, you can see the Messaging and Security Feature
Pack in action:
View video at 5 megabits per second (Mbps)
View video at 2 Mbps
View video at 300 kilobits per second
To see how the "heartbeat" of Direct Push Technology keeps your mobile device up to date, view
screenshots of the GAL Lookup and of other features, and more, register on the Microsoft Events site to
watch the Secure and Scalable Messaging with Windows Mobile 5.0 webcast.
Better Protection Against Spam
SP2 delivers improved protection against spam to help ensure a secure and reliable messaging environment,
including:
Updated and integrated Exchange Intelligent Message Filter. Based on the same patented
SmartScreen filtering technology developed by Microsoft Research and now incorporated in Microsoft
Office Outlook 2003, MSN Internet Software and Services, and MSN Hotmail, SP2 incorporates the
latest data and updates to the Exchange Intelligent Message Filter. Improvements to this filter ensure a
continued focus on identifying spam and reducing false positives. These updates include new
capabilities in the fight against spam including blocking phishing schemes. Phishing schemes attempt
through deception to fraudulently solicit sensitive personal information by masquerading as legitimate
Web sites.
New support for Sender ID e-mail authentication protocol. This new feature further helps prevent
unwanted mailbox phishing and spoofing schemes by verifying the IP address of the e-mail sender
against the purported owner of the sending domain. Spoofing attacks occur when one person or program
is able to masquerade successfully as another to gain access to personal e-mail messages. The result of
the Sender ID check is used as input to the Exchange Intelligent Message Filter. The sender must have
registered a list of the valid IP addresses in DNS for accuracy. To learn more about Sender ID, see the
Sender ID page on the Microsoft Safety site.
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Sender ID framework
Mailbox Advancements
Drive down operational costs and the complexity of your messaging environments with advances such as:
Increase in mailbox storage size limits to 75 gigabyte (GB) for Exchange Server 2003 Standard
Edition in response to your feedback and evolving mailbox storage needs.
New offline address book format offers significantly improved performance particularly when Outlook
clients are operating in cached mode.
Cache mode enforcement with added flexibility. You now can force clients into cached mode to help
improve performance and increase the number of active users per server. This is especially beneficial to
organizations seeking to further site and server consolidation.
Finer controls for public folders, including better replication and permissions management, safe
removal of servers, and folder deletion logging to increase administrative efficiency.
Full support for Novell GroupWise 6.x connectors and migration tools.
Iberian and Brazilian Portuguese spelling checker for Microsoft Office Outlook Web Access
Top 10 Reasons to Install Exchange Server 2003 SP2
While there are many excellent reasons to install Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2), these
10 reasons top the list.
1.Keep up to date with Direct Push Technology.
It's easy for mobile workers to keep on top of issues with improved Exchange ActiveSync technology that
automatically pushes Exchange Server data to mobile devices over HTTP and HTTPS. With SP2,
synchronization has been extended to include more Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 properties, including Tasks.
2.Help protect your mobile devices through policy enforcement.
With easily enforceable device policies such as remote wipe, local wipe, and PIN lock, you can more
securely enable mobile access to Exchange Server.
3.Boost your defenses with Microsoft Exchange Server Intelligent Message Filter and Sender ID.
SP2 raises the bar in the antispam war. The latest Exchange Server Intelligent Message Filter incorporates
checks against phishing scams and domain spoofing tactics.
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4.Support larger mailboxes with the raised storage limit in Standard Edition.
Exchange Server 2003 Standard Edition can now accommodate your users' demands for larger mailboxes.
In SP2, storage limits have increased to 75 gigabytes (GB).
5.Simplify public folder administration.
If your company uses public folders, SP2 brings a number of improvements to make them easier to manage
and maintain, such as new wizards for easier administration, folder deletion logging and added replication
controls.
6.Get your e-mail faster when on the go.
Additional data compression through GZIP reduces synchronization bandwidth and latency giving you a
faster experience when sending and receiving messages over mobile devices.
7.Access contact information wirelessly.
Looking up global address list information stored on Exchange Server makes it easier to conduct business
when out of the office.
8.Gain more mobile e-mail security options.
Support for Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) message encryption and certificate-
based authentication of mobile e-mail gives you more options for more securely handling your mobile e-mail.
9.Migrate with peace of mind with fully supported tools to move from GroupWise.
Get the Migration Wizard and Connector for Novell GroupWise 6.x, included in SP2, now fully supported
for co-existence and migration support from GroupWise 6.x to Exchange Server 2003.
10. Extend server consolidation with optimized cached mode.
Administrators now have the ability to force clients into cached mode to help increase the number of active
users per server. Also new with SP2, the offline address book has been reformatted to improve cached mode
performance. These improvements extend opportunities for site and server consolidation.
Note: Most mobile e-mail improvements in SP2 require compatible devices. See the Frequently Asked
Questions About Exchange Server 2003 SP2 page for more information.
To experience the improvements of Exchange Server 2003 SP2 for yourself:
Download Exchange Server 2003 SP2
Register for the Exchange Server 2003 trial software
If you haven’t migrated to Exchange Server 2003 yet don’t forget, effective January 1, 2006
extended support for Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 will end and enter into custom support. With
this in mind, now is the time to upgrade to Exchange Server 2003!
Contact your Dell Sales Rep for more information.
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WEBCASTS
Tune in! The following webcasts cover services, tools, resources and best practices to help you
make the most of your technology. These are only some of the webcasts available – take a look
at other upcoming webcasts at the website below:
http://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/upcoming.mspx
Momentum Webcast: Customer Relationship Management that Works the Way You Do: Microsoft
Dynamics CRM 3.0 with Microsoft Office System (Level 100)
Mon, 16 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Active Directory Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005
(Level 200)
Wed, 18 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying Systems Management Server 2003 (Level 200)
Wed, 18 Jan 2006
MSDN Webcast: Visual Studio 2005 Packages (Part 2 of 2): Architecture Overview (Level 200)
Wed, 18 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Understanding the Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server Architecture (Level 100)
Thu, 19 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Troubleshooting Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 (Level 200)
Mon, 23 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 (Level 200)
Mon, 23 Jan 2006
Microsoft Webcast: Cost-Effective and Flexible Team Collaboration Solutions
Tue, 24 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Exchange Server 2003 Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts (Level 200)
Wed, 25 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 for Exchange Deployments (Level 200)
Fri, 27 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Managing and Administering SQL Server 2005 (Level 200)
Mon, 30 Jan 2006
TechNet Webcast: Enabling Secure Remote Access to Exchange Server 2003 (Level 200)
Tue, 31 Jan 2006
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