System Center Service Manager is an integrated platform for automating and adapting your organization’s IT service management best practices.
This client management license (ML) allows one nonserver device to be managed by System Center Service Manager. If a device has multiple operating system environments (OSEs), a separate ML is required for each OSE managed by Service Manager.
If you have a dedicated IT department and staff with datacenter administration experience, your organization can use Service Manager’s built-in processes for
Other types of System Center licenses are also available. For more information, see Charity Digital Exchange’s Guide to System Center Products and Licensing.
The right to run System Center management server software is included with the MLs. If you request this product, you can obtain management server software for Service Manager. The software includes a runtime version of SQL Server Technology (SQL Server Standard Edition) to support System Center. No additional licenses are needed for management servers or SQL Server technology.
MLs do not require media, license keys, or setup codes.
CALs, ECLs, and MLs offered through Charity Digital Exchange are always for the currently offered version of the server software. However, these licenses can also be used with earlier versions of 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.
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Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.