- Introduction.
- Microsoft Select Overview.
Licensing Product Use Rights.
Multi-User Environment Policy.
Virtual Server Licensing. - Authorized Users & Sites.
- Extra Documentation.
- Extra Media (CD-ROM, disks).
- Home And Portable Copies.
- Licenses Expiration and Renewal.
- News and Announcements.
- Minimum Requirements & Pricing.
- Technical Support.
Introduction.
The University of Nebraska offers Microsoft licenses through two licensing programs: "Microsoft Campus " and "Microsoft Academic Select.
The Microsoft Select agreement covers most software (e.g. Project, Publisher, Windows 2000 Server, SQL server, etc.) while the Campus Agreement mainly covers Office, Windows on Desktops and CORE Clients.
This page further describes this Microsoft Select agreement.
Microsoft Select Agreement, Effective Date: 01-DEC-2008, Expected Effective End Date 30-NOV-2011.
Microsoft Select Overview.
This select agreement grants us the right to duplicate 'Select Product DVD-ROMS' for licensed users.
This select agreement also grants us "Downgrade Rights", that is the right to use a prior version of a licensed software instead of the most current one (e.g. purchase Office 2007, install Office 2003).
Licensing Product Use Rights.
This following Microsoft web link provides access to licensing terms, conditions and supplemental information relevant to the use of products licensed through Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs. The page allows you to query and retrieve information for any particular product.
The link is: http://www.microsoftvolumelicensing.com/userights/
Multi-User Environment Licensing Policy.
Microsoft licenses its desktop application products on a per-Computer basis. Per-Computer licensing means a valid license must be obtained for each "Computer" (see below for definition) that "Runs" (see below for definition) the product. The product may not be shared or used concurrently by different Computers. For instance, in a Terminal Server environment, you must acquire a license for all devices running a Microsoft software application product (e.g. Office) from the Terminal Server.
Definition of "Computer" in the context of the applications End User
Licensing Agreement.
The term "Computer" encompasses client hardware devices, standalone computers,
workstations, terminals, handheld PCs, pagers, "smart phones," or other digital
electronic devices that enable an end user to "Run" Microsoft software.
Meaning of "Run / Running" an application from a network server:
"Run" or "Running" an application means using, accessing, displaying, running or
installing the product, regardless of the medium of access to the product.
Virtual Server Licensing.
Virtualization allows organizations to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. This technology allows, for instance, for server consolidation, to test new software, and to meet computing peak demands capacity by moving applications between physical machines. For an overview of licensing for virtualization, go to http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/virtualization.aspx
Authorized Users & Sites.
This licensing program is only available to departments - not to individuals.
The software must be installed on University owned/leased computer(s).
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Extra Documentation.
The university bookstores and booksellers carry manuals, guides, books, etc.
If you need original Microsoft manuals, then contact a large account reseller
such as Micro Warehouse.
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Extra Media (CD-ROM, disks).
For software not installed on our licensing servers (mostly Microsoft Server
software),
users automatically receive a copy of the media when they order software
license(s).
For software installed on our licensing servers, licensed users download the software from
our licensing servers, and may order copies of the media.
Home and Portable Copies.
Departments must purchase separate licenses for their portable computers. Home use by full-time employees is NOT permitted.
However, per our Campus Agreement, 'Student Option', users can install home copies of a few software (e.g. Office, Windows), click here for details.
For details regarding the end user agreement, rerun the setup/install program
for your product. During one of the first steps, the program displays the
full text of the license agreement. Read it to answer all of your questions,
then cancel to exit.
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Licenses Expiration and Renewal.
Once you purchase a license you are entitled to use the software forever.
However, you must access the server within 30 days to install / upgrade the
software.
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News And Announcements.
From the Vendor.
To get the latest news regarding Microsoft products, visit the Web site.
- For the very latest news, check:
http://www.microsoft.com
Latest Licensing News.
Accessible from the "News" link or by clicking here.
Real Time Licensing News.
Accessible by registering for our "Mailing List" by clicking here.
Minimum Requirements & Pricing.
Type an optional description and click on the button below to check pricing and more.
Technical Support.
On-Line Technical Information.
Microsoft provides a wealth of technical information on the World Wide Web.
This site is fairly easy to navigate and requests may be filtered by products.
Features include:
- Fast Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Knowledge Base
- Software Library
- Troubleshooters
The support section is located at:
http://support.microsoft.com/
Be Prepared.
When you call for technical support, be at your computer with the following information:
- Name and version number of the product.
- Type of hardware, including network if applicable.
- Exact wording of any message that appeared on your screen.
- Description of what happened and what you where doing at thetime.
- Description of how you tried to solve the problem.
Vendor Phone Support.
For a hefty fee, users may call Priority Support (24hours a day, 7 days a week, excluding holidays). For details follow the hyperlink above.
University Phone Support.
Contact your Help Desk.
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