What is windows software assurance

Using these benefits can help your organization improve productivity and help IT efficiently deploy and manage your Microsoft technology. These benefits can vary by volume licensing program such as an Enterprise Agreement or Open Value Agreement , and the number of qualifying licenses you have enrolled in Software Assurance. Use the resources and tools found on the Software Assurance website to learn more about the Software Assurance Benefits available to your organization.

See the following Follow these step-by-step instructions to learn how to access and use individual benefits in our downloadable VLSC Software Assurance guide:. This page displays an aggregated view of the Software Assurance Benefits that may be activated and managed online across the Licensing ID to which you have access.

Benefits that do not require activation or online management are not included in the Software Assurance Summary. This page displays a list of the Software Assurance Benefits that you are eligible for by the Licensing ID that entitles you to the benefits.

The following attributes associated with the Licensing ID for that benefits are also displayed:. The status column on the Manage Software Assurance Benefits page indicates the condition of the benefit associated to that specific Licensing ID. You may notice the following statuses on the Software Assurance Benefits page:.

Additionally, the Software Assurance Manager role may be assigned automatically by Microsoft based on information submitted by your organization on the Supplemental Contact Information Form at the time the Licensing ID was established. A Software Assurance Manager can perform tasks related only to the management of the Software Assurance Benefits that he or she is assigned to manage.

An Administrator has more capabilities than a Software Assurance Manager. The Administrator role can assign permissions to other VLSC users, view licensing information, download software, view product keys, manage subscriptions, manage Online Services, and manage Software Assurance Benefits for each Licensing ID in their permission set.

A Software Assurance Manager can activate and manage each benefit that is specifically designated by an Administrator. Detailed information about Software Assurance, including information about activating Software Assurance Benefits, see the Software Assurance customer site.

Software Assurance at a glance A short overview of the advantages of Software Assurance. Software Assurance benefits chart An overview of Software Assurance benefits as well as basic eligibility information. Software Assurance benefits chart for academic programs An overview of Software Assurance benefits for academic customers.

Software Assurance program guide Details about Software Assurance and the broad set of benefits. Frequently asked questions More information about getting Software Assurance, activating your benefits, and details on individual benefits. Using your benefits. License Mobility verification guide Step-by-step instructions on verifying your use of License Mobility through an authorized partner.

Benefit-specific resources.