Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs

Microsoft’s volume licensing programs allow customers to purchase and upgrade software licenses at substantial discounts, provide more flexible payment options, ease license management and software deployment, and are the only way to purchase many Microsoft products.

Microsoft offers three major families of volume licensing programs for business organizations. These programs present a wide array of choices that can impact an organization’s IT operations, budgets, and plans.

Designed for enterprise architects, corporate business managers, and IT managers, this report helps answer the question “What’s the best way to purchase the licenses I need?” The report explores the volume licensing programs in detail, highlighting similarities and differences across the programs, as well as their benefits and pitfalls. It also helps customers to understand how licensing choices affect the size and timing of license payments, the sales channels and documentation requirements, and the effort required to ensure license compliance.