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Windows 11 purchase and licensing options

Windows 11, the latest client operating system by Microsoft, comes in to replace Windows 10.

Windows 11 as introduced by Microsoft comes in multiple editions.

Organizations typically will opt for Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Enterprise.

Windows 11 Pro requires licensing per device, meaning a license for each device where the software is utilized.

On the other hand, Windows 11 Enterprise can be licensed per device or user.

If you want to know more about device or user licensing requirements, as well as other licensing options, contact the team Q-Advise | Microsoft License & Cloud Savings Experts today.

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1. “Windows 11 purchase and
licensing options

2. For organizations using Windows 11, the licensing option available is the
Device and User licenses

3. Device licenses are allocated to specific devices, allowing any user to
operate Windows 11 on them

4. User licenses are allocated to individuals, allowing them to use Windows
1lonup to five devices

5. Deciding to buy Windows 11 through Original Equipment Manufacturer
means;

+ Windows 11 already installed on a new computer

- Non-transferrable license of the full version

+ Windows 11's existence is entirely dependent on that machine
» Anew license is necessary when the motherboard is replaced

6. Purchasing Windows 11 via Volume Licensing or a CSP Agreement means;

Licenses for Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise, and Windows
Enterprise LTSC 2021 are device-specific and serve as upgrade licenses

7. They also require an existing qualifying operating system on the device to
which the Windows 11 license will be assigned. Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise
or Pro as well as Windows 10 Enterprise or Pro are examples of eligible
qualifying operating systems

8. Here is how to activate Windows 11 as an organization purchasing
through Volume Licensing agreements

9. A Multiple Activation Key (MAK) is a volume license key used for one-time
activation via Microsoft's hosted activation services. This method is ideal
for smaller organizations and for computers that are rarely connected to
the organization's network

10. Key Management Service (KMS) activation is performed via an internally
hosted service, allowing organizations to activate systems within their
network. This process eliminates the need for individual computers to
connect directly to Microsoft

11. Active Directory-based Activation is a role service that enables
organizations to leverage Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) to

streamline the management of volume activation services across a
network

12. Talk to our team of licensing experts about your organization's desire to
use Windows 11 and how best you can go about licensing users and device
to stay complaint

13. Contact Us

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