Microsoft Windows Embedded Industry Enterprise
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1. For use on industry devices only These are Volume Licensing versions of Windows for Embedded Systems and require Volume Activation Volume Activation Windows product activation is a set of technologies enabling customers to confirm that their copy of Windows is properly licensed Product activation is required for all editions of Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Volume Activation allows enterprise customers to automate the activation process and make it transparent to users Volume Activation applies to computers that are covered under a Volume Licensing program and for customers using Volume Licensing media that were first introduced with Windows Vista and have since been enhanced It is used strictly as a tool for activation and it is not tied to license invoicing or billing Activation Through Key Management Service and Multiple Activation Key Key Management Service KMS allows organizations to activate computers within customer environment through an internally hosted service KMS and Multiple Activation Key MAK activates computers on a one time basis by using the hosted activation services provided by Microsoft Customers can use either or both key types to activate computers in their environments April 2014 8 Licensing Windows Embedded 8 Activation Through Microsoft Active Directory During Active Directory based activation any computers connected to the domain and running Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 or later versions wil2. Licensing Windows Embedded 8 Enhanced Edition Install the Windows operating system that best fits your needs Benefits Devices with active Software Assurance coverage may run certain current or prior versions of the Windows Desktop Operating System or Windows Embedded Operating System See the Downgrade Rights and Enhanced Edition Benefits section below for more details Customers with Windows Industry Software Assurance also have access to the following benefits gt Extended Hotfix support Provides specific product fixes on a per customer incident basis beyond the standard product support gt 24x7 Problem Resolution Support Provides around the clock phone and web incident support for Microsoft server and desktop products gt E Learning Offers self paced interactive training designed for end users and IT professionals delivered over the Internet or an intranet gt Training Vouchers Provides in depth technical classroom training for IT professionals and developers gt Spread Payments Payment for license and Software Assurance may be spread across three equal annual sums Visit the Software Assurance website for further details about these benefits Note Benefit eligibility varies by Volume Licensing program and products Refer to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Product List to verify eligibility by program and products Acquiring Software Assurance for Windows Embedded You can cover your Windows Embedded licenses with So
3. be assigned gt Except as provided below customers must remove the Qualifying Operating System from the device in order to deploy the Windows Industry Upgrade license gt Customers who want to install or run more than one licensed Operating System at one time including the Qualifying Operating System may acquire SA for their Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise Upgrade license gt Customers that have active SA coverage do not need to uninstall the qualifying Operating System and may install and run the Qualifying Operating System and Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro at the same time Customers with the Qualifying Operating System may purchase the corresponding Windows Embedded Industry SKU families as stated in the following table Qualifying Operating Systems Windows Windows Windows Embedded 8 1 Embedded 8 1 Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro Industry Industry Upgrade Enterprise Enterprise Upgrade Upgrade Std KONA AO MET Y Y Y Windows Vista Business for Embedded Systems and Windows Vista Ultimate for Embedded Systems Windows 2000 Professional for Embedded Systems Windows NT Workstation for Embedded Systems Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems Windows XP Pro for Embedded Systems Windows Embedded 8 and 8 1 Pro VOODOO OO8 Windows Embedded 8 and 8 1 Industry Pro Windows Embedded 8 and 8 1 Industry Pro Retail Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Pro Window
4. Volume Licensing brief Microsoft Licensing Windows Embedded 8 This brief applies to all Microsoft Volume Licensing programs Table of Contents UTM NUNS aE 1 WRES NOVI RE BHE araea EA EA EEE E EE E E EE E EE T 1 DELA e i EER E E I E E A E A E E E E A AASR 2 haige o 8 aria g PA ren secenrenrser sti recettrsnrrn satin tritrsntenrrartntrit ttre rarer rar ransrn retreat tar rastrotsneratrar ta srnsnrrrntrar rant nrrantentenrsa tte 2 BE NNN cages AAAA EAA OA AAA AAAA 2 Acq iring Windows Embedded 8 LICENSES OVER OW sccsccccsscsscssciscesccssussussnccvesusxecrecsussunaresecserseeeeuereeveassresrecusussurnecuectssissssnemeeiiuetls 3 Key Enterprise Features in Windows Embedded 8 ccessesssssssssssesssssessessessessecucsscsussussussussussussessessessesseesecuecuecsecucsussuesucsesseeseeseeseeneeneens 3 Licenses Available Through Volume LICensiMO sssi EEEE EEEE ee 4 Qualifying Operating Systems uu ececsssssssssessessessessessessessessecsssscsucsussussussssessessssssessessenscuccussucsussussucsessessessessesseeneeneeuceuesucsucsusseesesseeaeeseesteneenee 5 Software Assurance Benefits for Windows Embedded 8 0 0 eesessesssessessesseessessecsecsecsscssccsccsecsessscsuccuccuessecascsuceuccuceaesaeessecuecueeneeaeenseeneees 6 Downgrade Rights and Enhanced Edition Benefits oc ceessesssssessssssssesssssesssssessssscssssucsussussssesseesesssssssseesecuccuscscsucsucsussussesseeseesseseeneeseens 7 pS E AERE E a bar eeeeeee aeeeneee tere ernen see entre
5. ache AppLocker and Enterprise Sideloading features which are present but disabled in the OEM version of the software Licenses Available Through Volume Licensing Microsoft Volume Licensing offers customized programs that help organizations purchase software licenses Tailored for different organization type size and purchasing preferences Microsoft Volume Licensing programs provide flexible and affordable solutions designed to help you manage your licenses with ease Whether you have five or thousands of desktop PCs there is a Microsoft Volume Licensing program for you You can purchase the following licenses through Microsoft Volume Licensing Availability by Volume Licensing Program License Description Enterprise Agreement amp Subscription Open Open Value amp Select License Subscription Plus Windows Licenses device with a Qualifying Embedded 8 1 Operating System already installed to Industry upgrade to Windows Embedded 8 1 Q Enterprise Industry Enterprise Software Assurance SA Optional SA Included SA Optional SA Included Upgrade SA is either included or available as an optional add on Windows Licenses device with a Qualifying Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro Upgrade Windows Embedded 8 Standard Enterprise Kit Windows Operating System already installed to upgrade to Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro Enables the DirectAccess BranchCache AppLocker and Sideloading enterprise features that are di
6. ctivity security and y manageability needs of today s large businesses Windows A full edition for industry devices that delivers the full capabilities o Embedded 81 of Windows 8 1 Pro plus enhanced lockdown technologies a Upgrade Industry Pro needed to enable line of business scenarios across a range of ee different vertical markets Windows A full edition of Windows 8 1 Pro distributed through the Embedded 8 1 Pro Embedded OEM channel with licensing terms specific to industry Y devices Windows A modular operating system based on Windows 8 enhanced to Embedded 8 meet the needs of Intelligent Systems It includes key Windows 8 Standard Pro functionality plus Embedded specific technologies It also has enterprise features disabled the OEM version that can be activated through Volume Licensing Note There is no version 8 1 of this product Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro Retail is also available through OEMs specifically for point of service POS devices used in retail settings April 2014 2 Licensing Windows Embedded 8 This document provides an overview of the Windows Embedded products and features available through Volume Licensing information about the products that are eligible for upgrades and the key choices you have for utilizing Windows Embedded 8 in your organization Content included is for descriptive informational purposes only and is not meant to replace or override other licensing documentation such a
7. dustry on any licensed device as soon as they are released for no additional cost Windows Virtual Access Windows in a variety of ways across devices Desktop Access Windows VDA Rights enable users to access virtual instances of Windows in a variety of user VDA Rights scenarios Windows To Go Travel light without sacrificing productivity Use Rights Windows To Go is a fully manageable corporate desktop running Windows 8 1 Enterprise edition on a bootable USB stick This use right allows Windows To Go to be run on any licensed device Roaming Use Enable work from home and on the road scenarios Rights Roaming Use Rights allow the primary user of any licensed device to access a virtual instance of Windows running in the data center VDI or Windows To Go from non corporate devices such as personally owned or hotel business center PCs while away from the office Windows Enable bring your own device BYOD scenarios with flexibility for running corporate desktops Companion by using personally owned companion devices at work Subscription The Windows CSL is an optional subscription add on that grants the primary user of a License CSL licensed device the rights to access a corporate desktop through either a VDI or Windows To Go on up to four devices that are capable of leveraging these technologies Devices eligible for licensed use include any type of personally owned device as well as corporate owned non x86 devices April 2014 6
8. e Terran reetertertrenrrnreetertert rrerrenreveetert ree renrrereetrer ree rerereeverten ree rreerereerterrrererrrrerererrrereenrrrerrverresreenrreerttettrt a 8 Summary Enterprises turn to Windows Embedded to power industry devices that delight their customers by providing unique and differentiated user experiences and help them gain competitive advantage by monitoring assessing reporting predicting and uncovering intelligence throughout their businesses Windows Embedded 8 offerings are available through Microsoft Volume Licensing This brief explains the options for licensing Windows Embedded 8 editions and key enterprise features What s New in This Brief This brief published April 2014 replaces the previous version published October 2013 Changes include the following gt Updates to reflect changes to the Windows Embedded licensing options effective April 1 2014 including e Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise edition is available as an upgrade license through Volume Licensing it is no longer a Software Assurance benefit This aligns to the changes made to Windows desktop effective March 2014 e Only Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise edition is eligible for Software Assurance Therefore customers who want Software Assurance can purchase the Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise Upgrade with Software Assurance Note Customers will continue to be allowed to attach Software Assurance to new devices purchased before Ju
9. ftware Assurance for Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise in the following ways gt When purchasing a Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise Upgrade license through Volume Licensing you may also acquire Software Assurance for that license gt Software Assurance is automatically included in certain Volume Licensing programs such as Enterprise Agreement Enterprise Subscription Agreement Open Value Open Value Subscription and Enrollment for Education Solutions Customers with a Select Plus or Open agreement who purchased POSReady 2009 POSReady 7 Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro General or Retail Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro General or Retail Windows Vista Business or Ultimate for Embedded Systems Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate for Embedded Systems or Windows Embedded 8 Pro OEM licenses prior to July 1 2014 may attach SA for Windows Embedded Industry Enterprise operating system to those licenses within 90 days of the license purchase date without the need to purchase the Windows Industry Enterprise Upgrade When you license a device with Software Assurance the Software Assurance benefits for that device are available for the term of the Software Assurance coverage only Downgrade Rights and Enhanced Edition Benefits Though Downgrade Rights customers with a valid license for Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro or Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise obtained through a Volume Licensing program are eligible to use cer
10. l activate automatically during computer setup These clients stay activated as long as they remain members of the domain and maintain periodic contact with a domain controller Learn more about volume activation at http technet microsoft com volumeactivation Note If you purchase the Windows Embedded 8 Standard Enterprise Kit you will receive a key that enables the DirectAccess BranchCache AppLocker and Enterprise Sideloading enterprise features that are disabled in the OEM Windows Embedded 8 Standard edition software 2014 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved This document is for informational purposes only MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN THIS DOCUMENT This information is provided to help guide your authorized use of products you license it is not your agreement Your use of products licensed under your volume license agreement is governed by the terms and conditions of that agreement In the case of any conflict between this information and your agreement the terms and conditions of your agreement control Prices for licenses acquired through Microsoft resellers are determined by the reseller April 2014 9
11. ly 1 2014 April 2014 1 Licensing Windows Embedded 8 e New benefits are provided for devices covered by Software Assurance for Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise These include benefits previously available only for Software Assurance for Windows Desktop as well as new rights that allow customers to install certain Windows desktop editions in place of their licensed Windows Embedded Industry editions e Downgrade Rights are available for Windows for Embedded Systems products Details Introduction Windows Embedded 8 family of products is Microsoft s platform to help enterprises create lasting competitive advantage with industry devices that provide new insight productivity and opportunities to delight the users Windows Embedded 8 products are based on Windows technologies making new interactive device experiences possible while harnessing the power of the latest Windows innovations in power management security management enterprise integration user experience and connectivity Editions The Windows Embedded 8 family of products includes Availability Edition Description Volume Licensing Windows A full edition for industry devices that delivers the full capabilities Embedded 81 of Windows 8 1 Enterprise plus enhanced lockdown 0 Industry Enterprise technologies This edition that includes all the capabilities of Upgrade Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro plus premium features ie designed to meet the mobility produ
12. s Embedded for Point of Service WEPOS Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 and POSReady 7 Windows NT Embedded Windows XP Embedded Windows Embedded Standard 7 2009 and Windows Embedded 8 Standard OVO GO GOO PAP OOOOO8 April 2014 5 Licensing Windows Embedded 8 How to Acquire Licenses Through Volume Licensing Contact your Microsoft representative or Microsoft Volume Licensing reseller to acquire licenses through Volume Licensing To find a Microsoft Volume Licensing reseller gt Inthe United States call 800 426 9400 or find an authorized reseller gt In Canada call the Microsoft Resource Centre at 877 568 2495 gt Outside the United States or Canada contact your local Microsoft subsidiary Software Assurance Benefits for Windows Embedded 8 Software Assurance includes a core set of benefits to help improve workforce productivity streamline software deployment and reduce costs Software Assurance also provides the greatest flexibility for how you use Windows Embedded 8 as it includes access to enterprise offerings and use rights not available through other licensing programs Key Benefits of Software Assurance for Windows Embedded 8 Note Licensed device refers to any device covered by Software Assurance for Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise Benefit Description New Version Rights Always have the most current version With New Version Rights you have access to new releases of Windows Embedded In
13. s the Windows Embedded 8 End User License Agreement Product Use Rights or the Product List Acquiring Windows Embedded 8 Licenses Overview How you acquire your Windows Embedded 8 licenses depends upon whether you are purchasing the licenses for new devices or existing devices New Devices OEM When you purchase a new device from an OEM it must come with the operating system preinstalled The following Windows Embedded 8 editions are available preinstalled by the OEM gt Windows Embedded 8 Standard Note There is no version 8 1 of this product gt Windows Embedded 8 1 Pro gt Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro gt Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro Retail Refer to www getwindowsembedded8 com for more information about these product editions Existing Devices Volume Licensing For existing devices Microsoft Volume Licensing provides the path to gt Upgrade a device s operating system to Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro or Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise gt Access benefits of Software Assurance gt Enable enterprise features that are disabled in the preinstalled OEM version of Windows Embedded 8 Standard These Volume Licensing options are covered in further detail in this guide Key Enterprise Features in Windows Embedded 8 The Windows Embedded 8 family offers premium enterprise features designed to provide the mobile productivity security and manageability of today s businesses These key enterprise feat
14. sabled in the OEM Windows Embedded 8 Standard edition software Enables Enterprise Sideloading for Sideloading Rights Windows 8 Apps on devices that are Q Q licensed for Windows Embedded 8 1 Pro Note Customers with a Select Plus or Open agreement who purchased POSReady 2009 POSReady 7 Windows Embedded 8 Industry Pro General or Retail Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro General or Retail Windows Vista Business or Ultimate for Embedded Systems Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate for Embedded Systems or Windows Embedded 8 Pro OEM licenses prior to July 1 2014 may attach SA for the Windows Embedded operating system to those licenses within 90 days of the license purchase date without the need to purchase the Windows Industry Enterprise Upgrade April 2014 4 Licensing Windows Embedded 8 Qualifying Operating Systems The operating system licenses granted for Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro and Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise are upgrade licenses only Full operating system licenses are not available Therefore each device for which a customer acquires and runs the Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro Upgrade or Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise Upgrade must be licensed to run one of the qualifying operating systems identified below Qualifying Operating System Rules for Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Products gt The Qualifying Operating System must be installed on the device to which the Upgrade license is to
15. tain prior versions in place of Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro or Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise Note As of April 2014 new Downgrade Rights are available for the Windows for Embedded Systems products Windows for Embedded Systems products are full Windows versions for use exclusively on industry devices Through Enhanced Edition Benefits customers with a valid license for Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise with Software Assurance obtained through Volume Licensing are eligible to use certain editions of the Windows desktop operating system in place of Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise April 2014 7 Licensing Windows Embedded 8 The following table shows the specific editions customers are licensed to install under Downgrade Rights and Enhanced Edition Benefits based on their licensed product Licensed Product Downgrade and Enhanced Edition Rights VL Windows Embedded VL Windows Embedded 8 1 8 1 Industry Pro Upgrade Industry Enterprise Upgrade Windows 8 7 Vista Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows 7 Professional Windows Vista Business Windows XP Pro Windows 2000 Professional Windows 95 98 NT Windows Vista Business for Embedded Systems Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems Windows Embedded 8 Pro Windows Embedded POSReady 7 Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 amp Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Retail Software Assurance required Newly added option as of April 1 2014
16. ures include the following Feature Description DirectAccess Allows remote users to seamlessly access resources inside a corporate network without having to launch a separate VPN Learn more about DirectAccess BranchCache Allows users device to cache files websites and other content from central servers so content is not repeatedly downloaded across the wide area network WAN Learn more about BranchCache AppLocker Enables IT to specify what software is allowed to run on a user s device through centrally managed but flexible Group Policies Learn more about AppLocker z Enterprise Enables direct deployment of touch optimized Windows 8 apps to devices without Sideloading going through the Windows Store Learn more about Enterprise Sideloading As of the April 2014 update release Enterprise Sideloading is enabled in Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Pro and Enterprise editions OEM and Volume Licensing April 2014 3 Licensing Windows Embedded 8 How to Access Enterprise Features Each of these enterprise features is enabled in Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise edition which is available as an upgrade license through Microsoft Volume Licensing Note Devices must be re imaged when the Windows Embedded 8 1 Industry Enterprise edition is installed For devices that are licensed for Windows Embedded 8 Standard you can acquire the Windows Embedded 8 Standard Enterprise Kit license to enable the DirectAccess BranchC
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