What is the difference between Software License Purchase and Software License Purchase with Software Maintenance?
A software license grants you the right to run or access a software program. Licensing software is different than purchasing a car or house in that you have the right to run the software but there are ongoing requirements that determine how the software can be used. These requirements include such things as deployment eligibility, transferring software to other users, and downgrading to earlier versions of the software. Software Maintenance or Software Assurance is an offering available with Microsoft Volume Licensing programs that helps you get the most from your software by providing greater value, assistance, and manageability. Software Assurance helps organizations get the most from Microsoft software through key benefits that can help save time and money while increasing productivity. Depending on the type of Volume Licensing program, the benefits include: • Easier budgeting through annual payments. By spreading payments annually, you can lock in your license price and plan your s
