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Forefront Endpoint Protection (FEP): what changed

Forefront Client Security (FCS) was replaced by Forefront Endpoint Security in January 2011. While...

Author: mariay Date: 02/17/2011

Windows XP Downgrade rights: a clarification

Recently, I delivered a LiveMeeting on Windows 7 downgrade rights and legalization. The subsequent...

Author: mariay Date: 01/24/2011

Happy New Year!

On behalf of Microsoft, we want to wish you a great and successful Year 2011 ! I will make sure to...

Author: mariay Date: 01/09/2011

Software Assurance Benefits – Part #2

  Let’s continue with Software Assurance benefits…. Training Vouchers Eligibility: days granted...

Author: mariay Date: 10/12/2010

Software Assurance Benefits – Quick refresher

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure to meet with the LAR community following a session at the Royal...

Author: mariay Date: 08/30/2010

Happy New Microsoft Fiscal Year…. belated of course

Welcome to a new fiscal year at Microsoft. I’m happy and excited to announce that I have taken over...

Author: mariay Date: 08/27/2010

Volume Licensing Fundamentals - Introduction to Microsoft Volume Licensing Tools

Introduction to Microsoft Volume Licensing Tools This course, Volume Licensing...

Author: mariay Date: 11/24/2009

Windows 7 Licensing Training – Available Online

Windows 7 Intermediate: Licensing Need to brush up on your Windows Client OS licensing? ...

Author: mariay Date: 11/11/2009

The Big Easy Offer is back!

The Big Easy 3.0 Live Meeting Details: Friday, October 30th 1-2pm EST Please join Dave Owen, Partner...

Author: mariay Date: 10/27/2009

New Fiscal Year – Windows 7 Promo

Welcome to Microsoft’s Fiscal Year 2010!   I am back from vacation and ready to blog away...

Author: mariay Date: 09/03/2009

Changes to the Home Use Program

As of June 1st, 2009, the Home Use Program (HUP), a Software Assurance benefit available through...

Author: mariay Date: 06/08/2009

Reimaging Rights & Downgrade Rights: Kill two birds with one...concept?

In all honesty, Reimaging Rights and Downgrade Rights are two separate concepts with unique...

Author: mariay Date: 05/26/2009

Open Value Level C

The new Open Value price discount (affectionately known as OV 250) is finally available in Canada!...

Author: mariay Date: 05/06/2009

Licensing Academy Community – This Blog’s for You!

It is with great pleasure that I welcome everyone to the Licensing Academy Blog. This new website...

Author: mariay Date: 04/23/2009

Upcoming Training Events and Announcements

NEW FOR48PAL: Forefront Protection Suite Licensing Overview, Register today for Live Meeting on...

Author: mariay Date: 04/13/2009

Resources

On Demand Licensing Training Get started with Microsoft’s on demand series of Introductory Licensing...

Author: mariay Date: 03/13/2009