Windows Vista Upgrade Eligibility (Volume License)

You may have wondered what operating systems qualify for a Windows Vista Upgrade through the many volume licensing programs, such as Microsoft Open License. The answer is hidden deep in Microsoft's Product List (Page 30). We've taken the liberty of posting the pertinent excerpts on our website:

• Windows Vista Upgrade Eligibility

This page includes an easy to understand chart followed by licensing caviats, including your rights to Windows Vista Enterprise and Ultimate. Let us know if you have any questions or comments, or if you need a quote. Thanks!

Sell Your Used Microsoft Open License Agreements

Did you know you can sell your Microsoft Open License Agreements that aren't being used? While the majority of Wasatch Software's business involves offering you new license agreements, we do offer a service to our customers that allows the te recoup some of the investment in software licensing that would otherwise go to waste.

How it works:

1- You tell us what you would like to sell
2- We locate a buyer who needs the software in your Open License agreement
3- We do all the paperwork and send it to you and the buyer for signature
4- We perform the transfer procedure with Microsoft
5- We send you a check for your unused software

You can sell your agreement, or look at Open License agreements for sale. Let us know your thoughts, or contact our 'Microsoft Sale' team today for more information!

Microsoft Open License

I often speak with individuals who aren't familiar with Microsoft Open License and all of its particulars. With all the options out there, who can blame them? Here are some simple explanations to oft asked questions:

1- It takes just 5 licenses to get started. You can even mix and match different products (i.e. [3] Office Standard and [2] SQL Server CALs will meet the minimum).

2- In addition to purchasing the licensing, you'll also need* to purchase a media kit for each product so you can install the software. You can use the same media kit for all installations.

*Note: recent releases such as Vista, Office 2007, and Exchange 2007 offer free downloads. Media for these products is still available upon request.

3- Only upgrades are offered for Windows Vista Business, while adding Software Assurance gives you the rights to Vista Enterprise. Microsoft does require that you have a previous operating system to upgrade from. This is likely because they want to see computers delivered with an OEM version of Windows already installed. All other products under the volume program offer full versions.

4- Software Assurance offers 2 years of upgrades (3 for Open Value). When you cover a license with Software Assurance you automatically have the rights to a new version when it's released. Software Assurance also gives you certain support and training rights.

Let me know if you have any questions on this or any issue. Thanks for your time!

Microsoft Open License and Software Assurance

I just wanted to remind everyone about the benefits that software assurance can bring to your Microsoft Open License agreement. In addition to 2 years of free upgrades (3 with Microsoft Open Value) you also receive technical support, training and other benefits. You can also add Software Assurance to retail and OEM software within 90 days of purchase. We are proud to offer discounted rates, so give us a call at 888-275-8850 or buy software licenses online.

Open License for Charity, Business, Education and Government

The Microsoft Open License program is the best way for your organization to save on volume software purchases. With as few as 5 licenses, you can save big on all orders. Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Vista Business, Office 2007 and SQL Server 2005 are just a few of the products available to you. Call 888-275-8850 to get started today!