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OEM Windows Server 2012 Virtualization Training

OEM Windows Server 2012 Virtualization Training. Darby Carlisle OEM Policy and Programs, Windows Server Microsoft Corporation. Understand the key virtualization terminology and technology. Identify and articulate any differences between OEM, VL, and Retail license rights.

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OEM Windows Server 2012 Virtualization Training

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  1. OEM Windows Server 2012 Virtualization Training Darby Carlisle OEM Policy and Programs, Windows Server Microsoft Corporation

  2. Understand the key virtualization terminology and technology. Identify and articulate any differences between OEM, VL, and Retail license rights. Understand how to appropriately license Windows Server® 2012 for a dynamic virtual environment. After completing this course you will be able to

  3. Terminology Virtualization simply means allowing a single machine to function as multiple machines that use resources at the same time Virtual Machine (VM) A self-contained operating system that contains an instance of software, stored in executable form and ready to run. Hypervisor (HyperV, VMware, or other) A program that allows multiple operating systems to share a single hardware host by allocating the needed processors/resources to what is needed for each instance. Server A physical hardware system capable of running server software. A partition or blade is considered to be a separate physical hardware system/server.

  4. TerminologyInside the Server Virtual Instance A Virtual Machine (VM) contains an “instance” of the operating system configured to run on a virtual (or emulated) hardware system. Instance of Application Instance of Windows Server Virtual Processor VM • Physical Instance • Operating system configured to run directly on a physical hardware system. Instance of Application Instance of Windows Server Physical Processor Server

  5. Virtualization Rights • Running instances is an end-user right. • OEM, VL, and Retail licenses all have the same virtualization use rights. • Users have the rights to run as many instances on the server as the assigned license edition permits. Windows Server Standard Edition 2 virtual instances Windows Server Datacenter Edition Unlimited virtual instances Windows Server Essentials Can be virtualized but may not be used as a host Windows Server Foundation No virtualization rights

  6. Assigning an OEM License • License must be delivered with server hardware (COA affixed). • Licenses are not transferable–they are permanently assigned to the server.* • Only a single Product edition (Datacenter or Standard) may be licensed to a single server.** COA Assigned license ||||||||||||||||||| * An exception to this is if OEM License is purchased with SA. ** Partitions are considered a separate server and must be licensed separately. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

  7. Licensing BasicsRe-assigning a license New or existing server without a Windows Server license VL Windows Server License re-assigned once every 90 days VL Windows Server OEM + SA re-assigned every 90 days OEM Windows Server license COA permanently assigned • 7

  8. Licensing Requirements The total number of CPUs of the server must be licensed.* Each Datacenter or Standard edition license grants the rights to run on up to 2 processors. Additional Licenses may be added for servers with more than 2 processors. • Example: 1 CPU Server • One (1) license is required • Provides rights on up to 2 CPUs. • Example: 4 CPU Server • Two (2) licenses are required • Each license provides the rights on up to 2 CPUs for total rights of up to 4 CPUs. * Note: Partitions are considered a separate server and must be licensed separately.

  9. Additional “Stacked” Licenses A path for virtualization growth • Add additional Standard licenses as needed to increase virtualization capacity at a constant price per VM. 2 CPU Server 2 CPU Server One license required and provides 2 VM rights Each additional license provides the rights to run an additional 2 VMs Scale as you need it! Not applicable to Datacenter Edition, which has unlimited virtualization rights.

  10. Other Hypervisors Any server running a Windows Server VMmust have an assigned Windows Server License. Non-MS Hypervisor (VMware) HyperV Server

  11. Client Access License  • Requires a Windows Server 2003 CAL (or later) • CALs are required to access Windows Server, whether a physical or virtual instance. • Users or device CALs must be equal to or a later version of the server operating system they are accessing. • Windows Server 2003 CAL 2003  • Windows Server 2008 CAL  Windows Server 2012 • Windows Server2012 CAL

  12. Client Access License  • Requires a Windows Server 2008 CAL (or later) • CALs are required to access Windows Server, whether a physical or virtual instance. • Users or device CALs must be equal to or a later version of the server operating system they are accessing. • Windows Server 2003 CAL 2008  • Windows Server 2008 CAL  Windows Server 2012 • Windows Server2012 CAL

  13. Client Access License • Requires a Windows Server 2012 CAL (or later) • CALs are required to access Windows Server, whether a physical or virtual instance. • Users or device CALs must be equal to or a later version of the server operating system they are accessing. • Windows Server 2003 CAL 2012  • Windows Server 2008 CAL  Windows Server 2012 • Windows Server2012 CAL

  14. Virtualization RightsMoving instances • The VM License type (OEM, VL, or Retail) does not need to match the assigned license type. • All VMs (OEM, VL, or Retail based) have the same portability rights. OEM VL Retail OEM Windows Server License VLWindows Server License RetailWindows Server License

  15. Virtualization RightsMoving instances • VMs may move to any server with an assigned license that has remaining virtualization capacity. • An end-user can create and store any number of instances. • There is no restriction on how often VMs may be moved. SAN Windows Server Standard License Standard = Rights to run 2 instances Windows Server Datacenter License Datacenter = Rights to run unlimited instances

  16. LicensingA Dynamic Virtualization Environment License servers for peak capacity. Licenses cannot be re-assigned to meet the needs of a dynamic virtual environment. “Out of Compliance” B Windows ServerStandard License (2 VMs) assigned A C Windows ServerStandard License (2 VMs) assigned 16

  17. Downgrade and Down-edition Rights Direct OEM Distribution Rights Windows Server2008 R2 Windows Server2008 Windows Server2003 R2, 2003, etc Windows Server2012 Windows Server 2012Datacenter Edition Datacenter Enterprise Standard Web Itanium HPC Datacenter Enterprise Standard Web Itanium HPC End customers may also downgrade to any previous versions. Essentials Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition Enterprise* Standard Web HPC Enterprise* Standard Web HPC Essentials * The license grants of the assigned standard license apply; when running Enterprise the license rights are for only 2 VMs.

  18. Downgrade and Down-edition Downgrade To an earlier version Down-edition To a lesser edition • Downgrade (DG) or down-edition (DE) is an end-user right (EULA). • An end customer has the rights to run a DG or DE as a physical or virtual instance. Standard Enterprise Web Datacenter WS 2003 WS 2008 R2 WS 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition • A complete Downgrade and Down-edition table is included in the appendix. 18

  19. A Downgrade Down-edition Example • Key concepts to remember: • The rights of the assigned license govern usage. • End-customers may exercise downgrade rights in physical, virtual instances, or both. The customer may run up to 2 VMs per the assigned Windows Server 2012 Standard license. 2008 Standard The end customer chooses to run Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition on the physical box. 2003 Enterprise • A customer purchases a server with Windows Server 2012 Standard • Downgrade rights = Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, etc. • Down-edition rights = Enterprise, Standard, Web, or HPC. 2012 Running: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Assigned: Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition 19

  20. COAs, Product Keys, and Activation • COA has a single product key for both physical and virtual operating system activation.* • OEM instances (physical and virtual) require a one-time activation.** • OEM virtual machines do not require re-activation when moved to another server. Microsoft Hosted Activation Services OEM - One Time * Microsoft does not publish product key thresholds. If the activation threshold is exceeded, customers may be required contact MS Activation Center for assistance: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx **Direct OEMs may implement OEM Activation (OA) technology and prepopulate the image with a product key. This will bypass the end-user requirement to enter a product key. ||||||||||||||||||| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

  21. All Windows Server licenses (OEM, VL, or Retail) have the same virtualization rights and VM portability. VMs are license type agnostic (OEM, VL, or Retail) and may run on any server with an assigned license that has available capacity. OEM is equally suited for virtualization environments; licenses cannot be re-assigned to meet the needs of a dynamic environment. In Summary

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