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OEM CLA. A standard set of general terms and conditions that each
OEM must sign in order to acquire Microsoft Windows Embedded
Server products licenses.
ALPs.
the individual Microsoft Windows Embedded Server products.
OPK.
Windows Embedded Server products being licensed.
Run-time License.
receive APM from the distributor. APM consists of materials Microsoft
designates that are required for distribution with the embedded system.
system being distributed requires a Run-time License. Depending on
Server products server software.
Product Activation.
must activate the Windows Server 2003–based product through one
OEMs become eligible to use SLP by shipping 100 units or more in the
previous 12 months.
COA.
name is printed on the label.
Microsoft Software License Terms.
The terms and conditions that
dedicated server or server appliance when shipped.
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development tools available to help bring your dedicated server
to market quickly
• Authorized Distributors can provide Microsoft Windows
Embedded Server Evaluation Kits and licensing information
from Microsoft
• OEM contacts Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributor
• OEM obtains a Windows Embedded Server Evaluation Kit from a
• Distributor provides a Microsoft OEM CLA for embedded systems
and a courtesy copy of the ALPs for the Microsoft Windows
Embedded Server product of interest
• OEM completes development of the master embedded
server image
• OEM may want to consider engaging support through an OEM
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OEM activates the Windows Embedded Server products
• Customer distributes embedded systems with a COA and
Microsoft Software License Terms as required
STAGE 1: FIND A DISTRIBUTOR
STAGE 5: ENGINEERING
STAGE 6: DISTRIBUTION AND SALES
STAGE 4: ENGINEERING
STAGE 2: PRESALES
STAGE 3: SIGNED OEM CLA
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HOW TO LICENSE: A GENERAL ILLUSTRATION
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Windows Embedded Server products licensing is a straightforward process once the correct product to
A general illustration on how to license Windows Embedded Server products is described below. The
Authorized Embedded Distributor for exact details.