Updated: July 13, 2020 (June 9, 2003)

Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs

This table provides brief descriptions of Microsofts major volume licensing programs for business customers. Note that Software Assurance Membership, described in the last row, is not a licensing agreement but a program for upgrade rights that can be purchased in any of the other programs (except an Enterprise Agreement, which automatically includes SA).

Program Name	Description	Advantages
Enterprise Agreement	Customer licenses common client softwareOffice, Windows desktop upgrades, Client Access Licensesfor every desktop PC in their organization. Includes right to upgrade to any new versions released during the term of the three-year agreement. Equal annual payments.	Minimizes license management costs for desktops Large discounts Predictable payments Easy access to new software versions Global agreements: can aggregate different sites for better discount Includes Software Assurance
Enterprise Agreement Subscription	Similar to Enterprise Agreement,

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