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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.
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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.
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system being distributed requires a Run-time License. Depending on
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Server products server software.
Product Activation.
must activate the Windows Server 2003–based product through one
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OEMs become eligible to use SLP by shipping 100 units or more in the
previous 12 months.
COA.
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name is printed on the label.
Microsoft Software License Terms.
The terms and conditions that
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dedicated server or server appliance when shipped.
• Contact a Windows Embedded Authorized Distributor today
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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
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from Microsoft
• OEM contacts Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributor
• OEM obtains a Windows Embedded Server Evaluation Kit from a
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• 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
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• OEM completes development of the master embedded
server image
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
• 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
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A general illustration on how to license Windows Embedded Server products is described below. The
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Authorized Embedded Distributor for exact details.