Company Background
Corporate Information
Lucerne Publishing produces magazines. The company has 225 employees.
Lucerne Publishing has affiliates in five countries in Europe.
Existing Environment
Existing Licensing Solution
Lucerne Publishing has a main office and multiple branch offices.
Licenses for all branch offices are purchased under an Open License agreement without Software Assurance. The agreement includes licenses for the following:
Microsoft Office Professional 2003
Windows XP Professional Upgrade
The Open License agreement has expired.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
The company’s revenue is decreasing. To reduce operating costs, the company plans to reduce the number of employees and the number of desktops and portable computers. After the cost reductions, some former employees will work for the company as contractors. All contractors must purchase their own portable computers because they will not be working exclusively for Lucerne Publishing.
All employees will require a new third-party accounting application that requires Office Professional 2007.
The company plans to implement a collaboration solution for the contractors. This collaboration solution must not require a server.
Business Goals
Lucerne Publishing has the following business goals:
Upgrade Microsoft software to the latest version when available
Avoid external financinig for licenses and minimize initial licensing costs
Implement a collaboration solution for contractors only
Protect the data on portable computers owned by the company in case of theft
Choose a licensing solution that allows the company to reduce the number of licenses for computers
Prevent all contractors from accessing the company’s internal network.
Question
You need to recommend a solution to replace the existing Web portal. Which licenses should you recommend?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Litware????
Question
You need to recommend CALs for all planned changes to the company’s servers. Which CALs should you recommend?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Proseware, Inc. manufactures medical equipment.
Physical Locations
Proseware has an office in Chicago. The Chicago office has 150 employees.
Existing Environment
Existing Licensing Solution
Proseware purchases Microsoft software licenses under OEM agreements and Open License agreements.
Existing IT Environment
Each employee has a dedicated desktop. The desktops run different run different versions of Microsoft Windows and different versions of Microsoft Office.Business Requirements
Planned Changes
The company plans to implement Windows SharePoint Services.
During the next two years, the company plans to standardize the operating system versions to Windows XP Professional. There are no plans to upgrade to Windows Vista during this time period.
Proseware has determined that retaining new version rights for server products is not necessary.
During the next three years, Proseware plans to make the following changes:
Replace all desktops
Upgrade e-mail services to Exchange Server 2007
Upgrade all servers to the current version of Windows Server.
Problem Statements
The company’s software purchases are unplanned and improperly documented.
Business Goals
Proseware has the following business goals:
Own software licenses perpetually
Standardize on the current version of desktop applications
Reduce the upfront cost of upgrading desktop applications
Allow flexibility to purchase new versions of server licenses, with or without Software Assurance
Provide all employees access to Unifed Messaging in Exchange Server 2007
Have easy access to verifiable license documentation
Question
Proseware plans to merge with a company named Contoso,Inc. Contoso is located in London. Contoso has 500 desktops.
After that merger, which Volume Licensing program allows Proseware to meet its business goals for desktop applications?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Trey Research is a highly secure medical research institute.
Physical Locations
Trey Research has a main office and 44 branch offices. Each office has between 30 and 40 employees. Most research staff uses a text-based terminal to enter research data. Only the administrative staff uses desktops that run Windows. Each office has three administrative staff users that work during different shifts to ensure 24-hour-a-day service. Administrative users share computers.
Existing Environment
Existing IT Environment
All desktops run Windows XP Professional under OEM licenses. All desktops run Office Professional 2003 under Retail Product/Full Package Product (FPP) licenses. All desktops require a memory upgrade to be compatible with Windows Vista.
Each office has a network server. All servers run a third-party operating system and a third-party e-mail application.
Trey Research has a third-party accounting application. The accounting application stores customer information and research data. The accounting application stores all data in a Microsoft Access database.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
Trey Research plans to make the following changes to its network during the next year.
Implement one server with a Quad-core processor that runs Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Implement one server with a Quad-core processor that runs Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Implement one server that runs Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Implement a server that runs Windows Server 2008 at each office.
Upgrade all existing desktops to Windows Vista.
Install Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 on all desktops
Problem Statements
Trey Research plans to solve the following problems:
The company is no longer able to purchase licenses upfront and pay additional changes.
The third-party accounting application is not compatible with Windows Vista.
Business Goals
Trey Research has the following business goals:
Consolidate purchasing within a single licensing program
Own all software licenses
Train administrative staff on new applications
Keep all software applications current
Minimize licensing costs
Question
You need to recommend a Volume Licensing program that meets the companys business goals. Which Volume Licensing program should you recommend?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Trey Research is a highly secure medical research institute.
Physical Locations
Trey Research has a main office and 44 branch offices. Each office has between 30 and 40 employees. Most research staff uses a text-based terminal to enter research data. Only the administrative staff uses desktops that run Windows. Each office has three administrative staff users that work during different shifts to ensure 24-hour-a-day service. Administrative users share computers.
Existing Environment
Existing IT Environment
All desktops run Windows XP Professional under OEM licenses. All desktops run Office Professional 2003 under Retail Product/Full Package Product (FPP) licenses. All desktops require a memory upgrade to be compatible with Windows Vista.
Each office has a network server. All servers run a third-party operating system and a third-party e-mail application.
Trey Research has a third-party accounting application. The accounting application stores customer information and research data. The accounting application stores all data in a Microsoft Access database.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
Trey Research plans to make the following changes to its network during the next year.
Implement one server with a Quad-core processor that runs Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Implement one server with a Quad-core processor that runs Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Implement one server that runs Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Implement a server that runs Windows Server 2008 at each office.
Upgrade all existing desktops to Windows Vista.
Install Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 on all desktops
Problem Statements
Trey Research plans to solve the following problems:
The company is no longer able to purchase licenses upfront and pay additional changes.
The third-party accounting application is not compatible with Windows Vista.
Business Goals
Trey Research has the following business goals:
Consolidate purchasing within a single licensing program
Own all software licenses
Train administrative staff on new applications
Keep all software applications current
Minimize licensing costs
Question
You need to recommend a client licensing solution that supports the company’s planned server installations and meets its business goals. Which solution should you recommend?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Trey Research is a highly secure medical research institute.
Physical Locations
Trey Research has a main office and 44 branch offices. Each office has between 30 and 40 employees. Most research staff uses a text-based terminal to enter research data. Only the administrative staff uses desktops that run Windows. Each office has three administrative staff users that work during different shifts to ensure 24-hour-a-day service. Administrative users share computers.
Existing Environment
Existing IT Environment
All desktops run Windows XP Professional under OEM licenses. All desktops run Office Professional 2003 under Retail Product/Full Package Product (FPP) licenses. All desktops require a memory upgrade to be compatible with Windows Vista.
Each office has a network server. All servers run a third-party operating system and a third-party e-mail application.
Trey Research has a third-party accounting application. The accounting application stores customer information and research data. The accounting application stores all data in a Microsoft Access database.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
Trey Research plans to make the following changes to its network during the next year.
Implement one server with a Quad-core processor that runs Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Implement one server with a Quad-core processor that runs Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Implement one server that runs Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
Implement a server that runs Windows Server 2008 at each office.
Upgrade all existing desktops to Windows Vista.
Install Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 on all desktops
Problem Statements
Trey Research plans to solve the following problems:
The company is no longer able to purchase licenses upfront and pay additional changes.
The third-party accounting application is not compatible with Windows Vista.
Business Goals
Trey Research has the following business goals:
Consolidate purchasing within a single licensing program
Own all software licenses
Train administrative staff on new applications
Keep all software applications current
Minimize licensing costs
Question
You need to identify the Software Assurance benefit that meets the companys business goals for training administrative staff. Which Software Assurance benefit should you choose?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Contoso provides managed services to medium-sized companies.
Contoso has one office located in Seattle. The company has 100 full-time employees.
Existing Environment
Existing Licensing Solution
Contoso purchases OEM licenses for operating systems and uses an Open License agreement to purchase licenses for Microsoft Office.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
Contoso expects to hire an additional 150 full-time employees this year.
The company hires additional temporary employees for large projects. The company leases dektops for each temporary employee. The desktops are returned at the end of the project.
In the next six months, Contoso plans to upgrade its servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.
Contoso plans to add an additional phsical server that runs Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V. The new physical server will host four virtual instances. The four virtual instances will also run Windows Server 2008.
Problem Statements
Contoso has difficulty tracking license purchases because a new license authorization number is opened for each new purchase.
Business Goals
Contoso has the following business goals:
Standardize the desktop applications across the organization
Use single product key for the installation of desktop applications
Allow internal users to access internal company documents by using a Web browser
Allow all users to create forms by using Microsoft Office InfoPath
Store all forms in a central repository.
Minimize the upfront costs of upgrading software.
Provide a flexible licensing strategy that supports the fluctuating number of employees.
Put in place long-term budget planning, while maintaining access to the latest versions of Microsoft software.
Question
You need to identify the Microsoft product that provides Contoso with the best return on investment (ROI) under an Open Value agreement. Which Microsoft product should you choose?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Contoso provides managed services to medium-sized companies.
Contoso has one office located in Seattle. The company has 100 full-time employees.
Existing Environment
Existing Licensing Solution
Contoso purchases OEM licenses for operating systems and uses an Open License agreement to purchase licenses for Microsoft Office.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
Contoso expects to hire an additional 150 full-time employees this year.
The company hires additional temporary employees for large projects. The company leases dektops for each temporary employee. The desktops are returned at the end of the project.
In the next six months, Contoso plans to upgrade its servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.
Contoso plans to add an additional phsical server that runs Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V. The new physical server will host four virtual instances. The four virtual instances will also run Windows Server 2008.
Problem Statements
Contoso has difficulty tracking license purchases because a new license authorization number is opened for each new purchase.
Business Goals
Contoso has the following business goals:
Standardize the desktop applications across the organization
Use single product key for the installation of desktop applications
Allow internal users to access internal company documents by using a Web browser
Allow all users to create forms by using Microsoft Office InfoPath
Store all forms in a central repository.
Minimize the upfront costs of upgrading software.
Provide a flexible licensing strategy that supports the fluctuating number of employees.
Put in place long-term budget planning, while maintaining access to the latest versions of Microsoft software.
Question
You need to identify the Volume Licensing rights that meet the company’s business goals for installing desktop applications. Which rights should you identify?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Contoso provides managed services to medium-sized companies.
Contoso has one office located in Seattle. The company has 100 full-time employees.
Existing Environment
Existing Licensing Solution
Contoso purchases OEM licenses for operating systems and uses an Open License agreement to purchase licenses for Microsoft Office.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
Contoso expects to hire an additional 150 full-time employees this year.
The company hires additional temporary employees for large projects. The company leases dektops for each temporary employee. The desktops are returned at the end of the project.
In the next six months, Contoso plans to upgrade its servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.
Contoso plans to add an additional phsical server that runs Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V. The new physical server will host four virtual instances. The four virtual instances will also run Windows Server 2008.
Problem Statements
Contoso has difficulty tracking license purchases because a new license authorization number is opened for each new purchase.
Business Goals
Contoso has the following business goals:
Standardize the desktop applications across the organization
Use single product key for the installation of desktop applications
Allow internal users to access internal company documents by using a Web browser
Allow all users to create forms by using Microsoft Office InfoPath
Store all forms in a central repository.
Minimize the upfront costs of upgrading software.
Provide a flexible licensing strategy that supports the fluctuating number of employees.
Put in place long-term budget planning, while maintaining access to the latest versions of Microsoft software.
Question
You need to recommend a Volume Licensing program that meets the companys business goals. Which program should you recommend?

Company Background
Corporate Information
Contoso provides managed services to medium-sized companies.
Contoso has one office located in Seattle. The company has 100 full-time employees.
Existing Environment
Existing Licensing Solution
Contoso purchases OEM licenses for operating systems and uses an Open License agreement to purchase licenses for Microsoft Office.
Business Requirements
Planned Changes
Contoso expects to hire an additional 150 full-time employees this year.
The company hires additional temporary employees for large projects. The company leases dektops for each temporary employee. The desktops are returned at the end of the project.
In the next six months, Contoso plans to upgrade its servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.
Contoso plans to add an additional phsical server that runs Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V. The new physical server will host four virtual instances. The four virtual instances will also run Windows Server 2008.
Problem Statements
Contoso has difficulty tracking license purchases because a new license authorization number is opened for each new purchase.
Business Goals
Contoso has the following business goals:
Standardize the desktop applications across the organization
Use single product key for the installation of desktop applications
Allow internal users to access internal company documents by using a Web browser
Allow all users to create forms by using Microsoft Office InfoPath
Store all forms in a central repository.
Minimize the upfront costs of upgrading software.
Provide a flexible licensing strategy that supports the fluctuating number of employees.
Put in place long-term budget planning, while maintaining access to the latest versions of Microsoft software.
Question
Contoso is evaluating the Open License program. Which two business goals prevent you from recommending this program? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)