Microsoft Core Device CAL Suite (Includes Software Assurance)

The Microsoft Core Device CAL Suite is a set of four device client access licenses (CALs) and two operating system environment (OSE) client management licenses (MLs). Together they provide workstation licensing for key Microsoft server technologies.

A device CAL gives one computer or other device access to a server regardless of the number of users. An OSE client ML licenses the management of one nonserver device. If a device has multiple OSEs, a separate ML is required for each OSE being managed. See below for details on the CALs and client MLs included with this donation.

Benefits for Organisations

• You can request this suite to obtain workstation licensing for six popular server products using only one of your Microsoft title group allotments.
• You'll also obtain the rights to download and install management server software for System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, and System Center Endpoint Protection.

CALs

One Core Device CAL Suite contains one of each of the following CALs:

• Windows Server Device CAL provides access to Windows Server.
• Exchange Server Device CAL - Standard provides access to Exchange Server.
• SharePoint Server Standard Edition Device CAL provides access to SharePoint Server.
• Lync Server Device CAL - Standard supports the instant messaging, presence, and PC-to-PC audio and video communications capabilities of Lync Server.

Note: The Exchange Server Enterprise CAL and SharePoint Server Enterprise Edition CAL are not included in the Core CAL Suite.

System Center Client MLs

One Core Device CAL Suite contains one of each of the following OSE client MLs:

• System Center Configuration Manager OSE Client ML allows management by System Center Configuration Manager and Virtual Machine Manager.
• System Center Endpoint Protection OSE Client ML allows protection by System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection.

The right to run management server software is included with System Center client MLs. If you request this product, you can download and install the management server software listed above. The software includes a runtime version of SQL Server Technology (SQL Server Standard Edition) to support System Center. No additional licenses are needed for management servers or SQL Server technology.

Obtaining This Product

CALs and MLs do not require media, license keys, or setup codes.

The System Center server software requires installation media which you can download or order from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, Connecting Up will send a message to your organisation email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organisation to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3. Connecting Up will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.