What do the various part numbers mean for the Small Business Desktop Advantage?

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UPDATE: As of October, 2008, platform options (such as the Small Business Desktop Advantage) are now handled through the “Build Your Own Platform” model. Here is the post that explains this new option for you.

I received a question earlier regarding the different part #s listed on the Open Value pricelist for the Small Business Desktop Advantage (SBDA) and what each meant. As such, I thought I would provide this quick overview:

Part #s:

· B6K-00052 - New SBDA with spread payments

· B6K-00050 - New SBDA billed up-front

· B6K-00053 - SBDA added in Yr 2 with spread payments

· B6K-00051 - SBDA added in Yr 2 billed up-front

· B6K-00054 - SBDA added in Yr 3

· B6K-00064 - SBDA SA renewal with spread payments

· B6K-00076 - SBDA SA renewal billed up-front

- Examples:

o For new Agreement with spread payments:

§ For PCs on initial Agreement and added in Year 1, invoice customer for part # B6K-00052 for each of these PCs in Year 1 when added, and Year 2, and Year 3 on the Agreement anniversary date.

§ For PCs added to Agreement in Year 2, invoice customer for part # B6K-00053 for each of these PCs in Year 2 when added and Year 3 on the Agreement anniversary date.

§ For PCs added to Agreement in Year 3, invoice customer for part # B6K-00054 for each of these PCs in Year 3 when added.

o For new Agreement paid up front:

§ For PCs on initial Agreement and added in Year 1, invoice customer for part # B6K-00050 for each of these PCs when added in Year 1.

§ For PCs added to Agreement in Year 2, invoice customer for part # B6K-00051 for each of these PCs when added in Year 2.

§ For PCs added to Agreement in Year 3, invoice customer for part # B6K-00054 for each of these PCs when added in Year 3.

o For renewing SBDA Agreement (this would be to renew the Software Assurance for an additional 3 years after the initial 3 year period):

§ For spread payments: Invoice customer for part # B6K-00064 for the total quantity of PCs on the SBDA Agreement being renewed. You would do this in Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3.

§ For up-front payments: Invoice customer for part # B6K-00076 for the total quantity of PCs on the SBDA Agreement being renewed. You would do this in Year 1.

Thank you and have a wonderful day,

Eric Ligman

Microsoft US Senior Manager

Small Business Community Engagement

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