System Center Datacenter Discounted

This offer provides two core licenses for a System Center Datacenter server ML. System Center server MLs require a minimum of 8 core licenses for each physical processor on a managed server and a minimum of 16 core licenses for each managed server. The Datacenter edition allows management of an unlimited number of operating system environments (OSEs) on managed servers when all cores on the servers are licensed. The right to run management server software for System Center components is included with the ML. For additional information about the available editions of System Center and its licensing requirements, see Charity Digital Exchange’s Guide to System Center Products and Licensing.

Benefits for Organizations

If you have a dedicated IT staff with datacenter administration experience, your organization can use System Center to

• Pool shared resources into a "private cloud" to provide users with IT as a Service that they can self-allocate through a portal.
• Manage hybrid cloud environments that combine public and private cloud applications and services from a centralized interface.
• Standardize and automate datacenter processes to reduce costs and improve service reliability.

Obtaining the Server Software

Installing the server software requires you to download the software from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) and enter a license key. You can download any available version or language for your product.

Expect two emails:

1. When your request has been approved, Charity Digital Exchange will send a message to your organization email address. This email will confirm the number of licenses you have requested and provide information about how to use the VLSC once Microsoft accepts your license agreement. Make sure the email address in your organization details is up to date by visiting your account.
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the VLSC. This email will indicate that Microsoft has accepted your license agreement. After you receive this email, you’ll be able to follow the steps in the first email you received from Charity Digital Exchange to obtain your product through the VLSC.