The Microsoft Select Licence program was designed specifically for medium and large organisations that have mixed software requirements and want a simple and flexible way to purchase the latest Microsoft technology on a “pay as you go” basis. Select Licence offers the option to add Software Assurance (SA) to your licensing agreement at the time of purchase to maximize your return on investment. Software Assurance is Microsoft’s enhanced maintenance program that helps you get the most out of your software through each phase of software management.

 

Available products include:

  • Visual Studio Pro
  • Windows Server Std
  • Windows Server Data Centre
  • Windows Server External Connector

Software Assurance

Software Assurance can only be purchased with an appropriate licence. To purchase a license or discuss your requirements, please complete the Purchase new or get access to existing software form.

Important notes

  • All authenticated access to a server that is running Windows Server requires a Windows Server Client Access Licence (CAL) to be obtained for the client system
  • The College's Microsoft Campus Agreement provides the necessary CAL for all Imperial College London owned client systems
  • If a server is being accessed from systems that are not owned by the College, for example a student owned system either on or off Campus, then a CAL must be purchased
  • A Windows Server External Connector licence provides unlimited Windows Server CALs for the server that it is licensed on.