Description:

Project Server 2013 is project management software that runs on Windows Server. It enables medium-sized and large organizations to better manage projects and project portfolios. Project Server 2013 is accessed through its clients: Project Professional and Project Web App.

This product includes a server license. In addition, each user or device that accesses Project Server must have a client access license (CAL). See the Guide to Microsoft Server Licensing for specific licensing details. 

Benefits for Organizations

If you have network administration experience, you can use Project Server to:

• Effectively analyze and report on both projects and programs
• Collaborate on project management across the entire enterprise

Major Capabilities

• Enterprise project management: You can integrate this product with Project Professional 2013 and Project Web App to give users control across all types of work and allow them to visualize performance through dashboards.
• Portfolio management: You can identify, select, manage, and deliver portfolios of projects, programs, and software applications that align with your strategy.
• Demand management: The demand management module collects project ideas and proposals. You can manage the proposals with triage and selection workflow and then execute and track the selected projects.
• Mobile access: A web-based mobile site enables team members and project managers to view project status at a glance on a mobile device. Supported phones are Windows Phone 7.5, iPhone, and Android.

Obtaining This Product

Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

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.

Requirements:

Hardware:

• The recommended hardware requirements depend on such usage variables as the number of projects, tasks, and users and the average tasks per project. See the full list of system requirements.

Software:

• Windows Server 2012 Standard, Database;  Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter
• SharePoint Server 2013
• SQL Server 2012; SQL Server 2008 R2 with SP1

Other:

• For the software requirements for specific Project Server 2013 features see the full list of system requirements.

Client requirements:

• For Project Web App — Internet Explorer 8/9/10
• For Project Professional client connectivity — Project Professional 2013

Description:

InfoPath 2013 is a forms-creation and information-gathering program. Users can create forms without writing code, and developers can create advanced forms for departmental and business processes.

This donation provides one license. See a summary of Volume Licensing Product Use Rights for specific licensing details.

Benefits for Organizations

You can use InfoPath to:

• Design custom forms to match your organization's style
• Distribute forms via the web and email
• Reduce time spent on adding form data manually
• Consolidate communications services to reduce costs

Major Capabilities

• Automated form creation: Prebuilt rules, styles, and layout sections simplify the creation of forms.
• Sharing options: You can deploy forms created in InfoPath to a SharePoint environment, create versions for web and mobile users, and connect to other data services.
• Developer tools: A lightweight version of the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment, included with InfoPath, allows developers to write code for creating more advanced forms.

Important Volume Licensing Information

With Office 2013, you can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). Organizations will be provided with both types of keys on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website.

For help deciding which type of key to use, Microsoft offers instructions on how to use a MAK or KMS key to activate volume editions of Office 2013.

Obtaining This Product

Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

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.

Requirements:

Hardware:

• 1-GHz (or higher) processor, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit, with SSE2 instruction set
• 1 GB or more RAM for 32-bit systems; 2 GB or more RAM for 64-bit systems
• 3 GB available hard-disk space
• 1,024 x 576-pixel (or higher) display

Software:

• Windows Server 2008; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows Server 2012
• Internet Explorer 8/9/10; Firefox 10 or later; Safari 5 or later; Chrome 17 or later

Other:

• For Instant Search — Windows Search 4.0 1-GHz (or higher) processor, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit, with SSE2 instruction set
• 1 GB or more RAM for 32-bit systems; 2 GB or more RAM for 64-bit systems
• 3 GB available hard-disk space
• 1,024 x 576-pixel (or higher) display

Software:

• Windows Server 2008; Windows 7; Windows 8; Windows Server 2012
• Internet Explorer 8/9/10; Firefox 10 or later; Safari 5 or later; Chrome 17 or later

Other:

• For Instant Search — Windows Search 4.0
• For programmability scenarios — .NET Framework 4.0
• For SharePoint integration — SharePoint Server 2010 or 2013

Description:

Project 2013 is project management software. It enables managers to stay informed and control project work, schedules, and finances. This version of Project cannot be connected to Project Server 2013 and integrated into the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution. Organizations that need these capabilities must use Project Professional 2013.

This donation provides one license. See a summary of Volume Licensing Product Use Rights for specific licensing details.

Benefits for Organizations

If you understand project management concepts, you can use Project to schedule tasks, allocate resources, track progress, and share project information. Project can be used for both large and small projects.

Major Capabilities

• Automatic or manual scheduling: Project's scheduling engine can forecast the date of a task based on various factors, like dependencies, duration, and constraints. If automatic calculations aren't required, the user-controlled scheduling option allows for complete scheduling control in a given project, overriding the scheduling engine as well as allowing fields to be empty for uncertainties in planning.
• SharePoint synchronization: Project schedules can be published to SharePoint Foundation 2013 task lists, allowing team members to independently update task statuses. Updates from team members automatically synchronize with Project schedules.
• Team Planner: The Team Planner allows users to visually drag and drop resources in an interactive resource view to simplify complex resource scenarios. Users can quickly spot unassigned or unscheduled work as well as overload conditions.
• Timeline View: An easy-to-read graphical project timeline can be shared with others through email or in presentations while retaining its formatting.

Important Volume Licensing Information

With Project 2013, you can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). Organizations will be provided with both types of keys on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website.

For help deciding which type of key to use, Microsoft offers instructions on how to use a MAK or KMS key to activate volume editions of Office 2013 software, which also applies to Project 2013.

Obtaining This Product

Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

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.

Requirements:

Hardware:

• 1-GHz (or higher) processor, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit, with SSE2 instruction set
• 1 GB RAM for 32-bit systems; 2 GB RAM for 64-bit systems
• 2 GB available hard-disk space
• 1,024 x 576-pixel (or higher) display
• For graphics hardware acceleration — DirectX10 graphics card
• For touch features — touch-enabled Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC

Software:

• Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012; Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Internet Explorer 8 or later; Firefox 10 or later; Chrome 17 or later

For some features or advanced functionality, see the full list of system requirements.

Description:

SharePoint Server 2013 is a server platform for information sharing, collaboration, and content management. Its services can be accessed only by appropriately licensed internal users.

This product includes a server license. Each user or device that accesses SharePoint Server must have a Standard client access license (CAL). Additive Enterprise CALs are required to access certain features. See a summary of Volume Licensing Product Use Rights for specific licensing details.

Benefits for Organizations

If you have system administration experience, you can use SharePoint Server to:

• Create an intranet portal for your organization to share information
• Manage and edit documents among multiple users and offices
• Develop a public-facing website

Major Capabilities

• Collaboration: You can create content from their preferred web browser or from desktop applications such as Microsoft Word. Automated versioning and workflows, document check-out, and sophisticated access controls help teams work on shared documents with minimal confusion and misunderstanding.
• Enterprise Content Management: Users within your organization can manage their content on a single unified platform for the entire content life cycle — from creation through editing, collaboration, and approval, to long-term retention or final expiration. SharePoint can also help implement and automate compliance with information management and data security policies.
• Enterprise Search: The search infrastructure combines federated search, relevance, refinement, and social cues to speed up search and help people find the information and contacts they need.
• Portals: You can build and maintain multiple content portals on a single SharePoint installation, with each portal customized for a particular business activity or organizational stakeholder. For example, you can build an enterprise intranet portal for all employees and a divisional portal site for particular departments.

SharePoint Server Foundation 2013

SharePoint Foundation is a collaboration platform and foundation for building web applications. It is available free of charge from Microsoft. All of the features in SharePoint Foundation are also available in SharePoint Server.

Obtaining This Product

Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.
2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).
3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance

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.

 

Requirements:

SharePoint 2013 system requirements can vary according to such factors as system configuration and options in use. See Hardware and software requirements for SharePoint 2013 for a detailed list of requirements.

Description:

A SharePoint Server Standard device client access license (CAL) authorizes one computer or other device to access SharePoint Server, regardless of the number of users (for example, a shared workstation).

This donation provides one Standard device CAL. Standard user CALs for licensing individuals and additive Enterprise CALs (user and device) for accessing additional features are also available.

License Only

This license does not require media, license keys, or setup codes.

CALs, ECLs, and management licenses (MLs) offered through TechSoup Canada 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.

Software Assurance

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.

 

Requirements:

Description:

A SharePoint Server Enterprise device client access license (CAL) can be used only in conjunction with a SharePoint Server Standard device CAL. It authorizes one computer or other device to access additional features in SharePoint Server, regardless of the number of users (for example, a shared workstation).

This donation provides one Enterprise device CAL. Enterprise user CALs — for providing individuals with access to additional features —and Standard CALs (user and device) are also available.

Major Capabilities

The Enterprise device CAL provides access to additional features in SharePoint Server, including:

• Business Connectivity Services: SharePoint can manipulate external data, both online and offline, from other instances of SharePoint and from Office applications.
• Access Services: You can make changes to and publish Access databases directly from SharePoint.
• Enterprise Search: The enhanced version of SharePoint's search feature allows you to search, filter, and sort up to 100 million documents.
• InfoPath Forms Services: You can create form-based applications in InfoPath and deploy them to SharePoint.
• Excel Services: Excel workbooks with PowerPivot can be published as interactive reports and dashboards within SharePoint.

A full list of additional features is available on Microsoft's Volume Licensing website, via the Exceptions and Additional Terms Specific to SharePoint Server 2013 link.

License Only

This license does not require media, license keys, or setup codes.

CALs, ECLs, and management licenses (MLs) offered through TechSoup Canada 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.

Software Assurance

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.

Requirements:

Description:

Windows 8 Enterprise is the enterprise-level version of the latest Microsoft operating system. It works best when used in an enterprise environment along with Windows Server 2012. Its enterprise-specific enhancements include simplified remote network access and management, enhanced virtualization, mobile productivity capabilities, and improved security. This 32-bit version operates on a computer with a 32-bit processor and 32-bit drivers.

This donation provides one upgrade license. Request one license for this product for each computer on which you will install it.

Editions You Can Upgrade From
Only certain editions of the Windows operating system qualify for upgrades under TechSoup Canada's Volume Licensing agreements with Microsoft. To install this operating system, you must have a licensed installation of one of the following operating systems on the device where you are installing the upgrade:

• Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate
• Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate
• Windows XP Professional or Tablet PC
• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows NT Workstation 4.0
• Windows 98 SE

You cannot upgrade from any Home edition of Windows. If your device doesn't meet the requirements for an upgrade product, you might be eligible for a full operating system license through Microsoft's Get Genuine Windows Agreement for Small and Medium Organizations program.

 
Benefits for Organizations
If you have system administration experience, you can use Windows 8 Enterprise with Windows Server 2012 to:
• Provide mobile workers with access to your organizational network without the need for VPN
• Allow employees to securely take a bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on a USB drive to other computers
• Enhance network performance and minimize bandwidth usage

Major Capabilities

• All Windows 8 Pro capabilities: Windows 8 Enterprise provides all the capabilities of Windows 8 Pro, including a modern interface, apps, cloud integration, enhanced security, and built-in virtualization.

• DirectAccess: Mobile workers can connect securely to your organizational network anytime they have Internet access — without the need for VPN. IT administrators using Windows Server can manage mobile computers by updating Group Policy settings and distributing software updates anytime the mobile computer has Internet connectivity.

• Windows To Go: You can create a copy of an employee's Windows 8 workspace on a USB drive. This allows employees to access a secure, bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on another PC regardless of that PC's operating system. The device must meet Windows 7 or Windows 8 hardware certification requirements.

• BranchCache: Your organization's PCs can cache files, websites, and other content from central servers running Windows Server 2012 so that content is not repeatedly downloaded across your network. This can minimize network traffic between branch offices and the main office.

• BitLocker drive encryption: BitLocker encrypts hard drives more quickly to protect sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized users who come into possession of any of your organization's computers.

Installing Windows 8
Unless you are upgrading from Windows 7, this installation requires a "clean install." This means that if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all operating system files and applications, install the system, and reinstall the applications. For complete information, see TechSoup Canada's How to Upgrade to Windows 8.

Windows 8 Pro requires significant system resources, as detailed below. It is likely that PCs currently running an operating system older than Windows Vista might not be able to run Windows 8. For a good start on evaluating whether to upgrade, see TechSoup Canada's Upgrading to Windows 8: Four Questions to Consider.

Important Volume Licensing Information
With Windows 8, your organization can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). A Key Management Service (KMS) key for Windows 8 is available by default on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website; that is, this is the only type of key you will see unless you request a MAK.

A KMS key requires at least 25 computers on a network for activation. If your organization has fewer than 25 computers, you should request a MAK from the Volume Licensing website after receiving this product.

Obtaining This Product
Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.

2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).

3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance
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.

Requirements:

Hardware:
• 1-GHz (or higher) 32-bit (x86) processor
• 1 GB or more RAM
• 16 GB available hard-disk space
• 1,366x768 (or higher) resolution display
• DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or later driver
• DVD drive

Additional requirements to use certain features:
• For touch — touch screen
• For accessing the Windows Store and downloading and running apps — Internet connection and Microsoft account (formerly Live ID)
• For sound — audio output
• For Windows To Go —  a USB flash drive certified for Windows To Go
• For DirectAccess and BranchCache — Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012
• For BitLocker data protection — Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 or 2.0
• For BitLocker To Go data protection — USB flash drive

Product functionality and appearance might vary with system configuration.

Description:

Windows 8 Enterprise is the enterprise-level version of the latest Microsoft operating system. It works best when used in an enterprise environment along with Windows Server 2012. Its enterprise-specific enhancements include simplified remote network access and management, enhanced virtualization, mobile productivity capabilities, and improved security. This 32-bit version operates on a computer with a 32-bit processor and 32-bit drivers.

This donation provides one upgrade license. Request one license for this product for each computer on which you will install it.

Editions You Can Upgrade From
Only certain editions of the Windows operating system qualify for upgrades under TechSoup Canada's Volume Licensing agreements with Microsoft. To install this operating system, you must have a licensed installation of one of the following operating systems on the device where you are installing the upgrade:

• Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate
• Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate
• Windows XP Professional or Tablet PC
• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows NT Workstation 4.0
• Windows 98 SE

You cannot upgrade from any Home edition of Windows. If your device doesn't meet the requirements for an upgrade product, you might be eligible for a full operating system license through Microsoft's Get Genuine Windows Agreement for Small and Medium Organizations program.

 
Benefits for Organizations
If you have system administration experience, you can use Windows 8 Enterprise with Windows Server 2012 to:
• Provide mobile workers with access to your organizational network without the need for VPN
• Allow employees to securely take a bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on a USB drive to other computers
• Enhance network performance and minimize bandwidth usage

Major Capabilities

• All Windows 8 Pro capabilities: Windows 8 Enterprise provides all the capabilities of Windows 8 Pro, including a modern interface, apps, cloud integration, enhanced security, and built-in virtualization.

• DirectAccess: Mobile workers can connect securely to your organizational network anytime they have Internet access — without the need for VPN. IT administrators using Windows Server can manage mobile computers by updating Group Policy settings and distributing software updates anytime the mobile computer has Internet connectivity.

• Windows To Go: You can create a copy of an employee's Windows 8 workspace on a USB drive. This allows employees to access a secure, bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on another PC regardless of that PC's operating system. The device must meet Windows 7 or Windows 8 hardware certification requirements.

• BranchCache: Your organization's PCs can cache files, websites, and other content from central servers running Windows Server 2012 so that content is not repeatedly downloaded across your network. This can minimize network traffic between branch offices and the main office.

• BitLocker drive encryption: BitLocker encrypts hard drives more quickly to protect sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized users who come into possession of any of your organization's computers.

Installing Windows 8
Unless you are upgrading from Windows 7, this installation requires a "clean install." This means that if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all operating system files and applications, install the system, and reinstall the applications. For complete information, see TechSoup Canada's How to Upgrade to Windows 8.

Windows 8 Pro requires significant system resources, as detailed below. It is likely that PCs currently running an operating system older than Windows Vista might not be able to run Windows 8. For a good start on evaluating whether to upgrade, see TechSoup Canada's Upgrading to Windows 8: Four Questions to Consider.

Important Volume Licensing Information
With Windows 8, your organization can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). A Key Management Service (KMS) key for Windows 8 is available by default on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website; that is, this is the only type of key you will see unless you request a MAK.

A KMS key requires at least 25 computers on a network for activation. If your organization has fewer than 25 computers, you should request a MAK from the Volume Licensing website after receiving this product.

Obtaining This Product
Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.

2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).

3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance
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.

Requirements:

Hardware:
• 1-GHz (or higher) 32-bit (x86) processor
• 1 GB or more RAM
• 16 GB available hard-disk space
• 1,366x768 (or higher) resolution display
• DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or later driver
• DVD drive

Additional requirements to use certain features:
• For touch — touch screen
• For accessing the Windows Store and downloading and running apps — Internet connection and Microsoft account (formerly Live ID)
• For sound — audio output
• For Windows To Go —  a USB flash drive certified for Windows To Go
• For DirectAccess and BranchCache — Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012
• For BitLocker data protection — Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 or 2.0
• For BitLocker To Go data protection — USB flash drive

Product functionality and appearance might vary with system configuration.

Description:

Windows 8 Enterprise is the enterprise-level version of the latest Microsoft operating system. It works best when used in an enterprise environment along with Windows Server 2012. Its enterprise-specific enhancements include simplified remote network access and management, enhanced virtualization, mobile productivity capabilities, and improved security. This 64-bit version operates on a computer with a 64-bit processor and 64-bit drivers.

This donation provides one upgrade license. Request one license for this product for each computer on which you will install it.

Editions You Can Upgrade From
Only certain editions of the Windows operating system qualify for upgrades under TechSoup Canada's Volume Licensing agreements with Microsoft. To install this operating system, you must have a licensed installation of one of the following operating systems on the device where you are installing the upgrade:

• Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate
• Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate
• Windows XP Professional or Tablet PC
• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows NT Workstation 4.0
• Windows 98 SE

You cannot upgrade from any Home edition of Windows. If your device doesn't meet the requirements for an upgrade product, you might be eligible for a full operating system license through Microsoft's Get Genuine Windows Agreement for Small and Medium Organizations program.

 
Benefits for Organizations
If you have system administration experience, you can use Windows 8 Enterprise with Windows Server 2012 to:
• Provide mobile workers with access to your organizational network without the need for VPN
• Allow employees to securely take a bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on a USB drive to other computers
• Enhance network performance and minimize bandwidth usage

Major Capabilities

• All Windows 8 Pro capabilities: Windows 8 Enterprise provides all the capabilities of Windows 8 Pro, including a modern interface, apps, cloud integration, enhanced security, and built-in virtualization.

• DirectAccess: Mobile workers can connect securely to your organizational network anytime they have Internet access — without the need for VPN. IT administrators using Windows Server can manage mobile computers by updating Group Policy settings and distributing software updates anytime the mobile computer has Internet connectivity.

• Windows To Go: You can create a copy of an employee's Windows 8 workspace on a USB drive. This allows employees to access a secure, bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on another PC regardless of that PC's operating system. The device must meet Windows 7 or Windows 8 hardware certification requirements.

• BranchCache: Your organization's PCs can cache files, websites, and other content from central servers running Windows Server 2012 so that content is not repeatedly downloaded across your network. This can minimize network traffic between branch offices and the main office.

• BitLocker drive encryption: BitLocker encrypts hard drives more quickly to protect sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized users who come into possession of any of your organization's computers.

Installing Windows 8
Unless you are upgrading from Windows 7, this installation requires a "clean install." This means that if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all operating system files and applications, install the system, and reinstall the applications. For complete information, see TechSoup Canada's How to Upgrade to Windows 8.

Windows 8 Pro requires significant system resources, as detailed below. It is likely that PCs currently running an operating system older than Windows Vista might not be able to run Windows 8. For a good start on evaluating whether to upgrade, see TechSoup Canada's Upgrading to Windows 8: Four Questions to Consider.

Important Volume Licensing Information
With Windows 8, your organization can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). A Key Management Service (KMS) key for Windows 8 is available by default on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website; that is, this is the only type of key you will see unless you request a MAK.

A KMS key requires at least 25 computers on a network for activation. If your organization has fewer than 25 computers, you should request a MAK from the Volume Licensing website after receiving this product.

Obtaining This Product
Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.

2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).

3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance
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.

Requirements:

Hardware:
• 2-GHz (or higher) 64-bit (x64) processor
• 2 GB or more RAM
• 20 GB available hard-disk space
• 1,366x768 (or higher) resolution display
• DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or later driver
• DVD drive

Additional requirements to use certain features:
• For touch — touch screen
• For accessing the Windows Store and downloading and running apps — Internet connection and Microsoft account (formerly Live ID)
• For sound — audio output
• For Windows To Go —  a USB flash drive certified for Windows To Go
• For DirectAccess and BranchCache — Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012
• For BitLocker data protection — Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 or 2.0
• For BitLocker To Go data protection — USB flash drive

Product functionality and appearance might vary with system configuration.

Description:

Windows 8 Enterprise is the enterprise-level version of the latest Microsoft operating system. It works best when used in an enterprise environment along with Windows Server 2012. Its enterprise-specific enhancements include simplified remote network access and management, enhanced virtualization, mobile productivity capabilities, and improved security. This 64-bit version operates on a computer with a 64-bit processor and 64-bit drivers.

This donation provides one upgrade license. Request one license for this product for each computer on which you will install it.

Editions You Can Upgrade From
Only certain editions of the Windows operating system qualify for upgrades under TechSoup Canada's Volume Licensing agreements with Microsoft. To install this operating system, you must have a licensed installation of one of the following operating systems on the device where you are installing the upgrade:

• Windows 7 Enterprise, Professional, or Ultimate
• Windows Vista Enterprise, Business, or Ultimate
• Windows XP Professional or Tablet PC
• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows NT Workstation 4.0
• Windows 98 SE

You cannot upgrade from any Home edition of Windows. If your device doesn't meet the requirements for an upgrade product, you might be eligible for a full operating system license through Microsoft's Get Genuine Windows Agreement for Small and Medium Organizations program.

 
Benefits for Organizations
If you have system administration experience, you can use Windows 8 Enterprise with Windows Server 2012 to:
• Provide mobile workers with access to your organizational network without the need for VPN
• Allow employees to securely take a bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on a USB drive to other computers
• Enhance network performance and minimize bandwidth usage

Major Capabilities

• All Windows 8 Pro capabilities: Windows 8 Enterprise provides all the capabilities of Windows 8 Pro, including a modern interface, apps, cloud integration, enhanced security, and built-in virtualization.

• DirectAccess: Mobile workers can connect securely to your organizational network anytime they have Internet access — without the need for VPN. IT administrators using Windows Server can manage mobile computers by updating Group Policy settings and distributing software updates anytime the mobile computer has Internet connectivity.

• Windows To Go: You can create a copy of an employee's Windows 8 workspace on a USB drive. This allows employees to access a secure, bootable version of their Windows 8 Enterprise desktop on another PC regardless of that PC's operating system. The device must meet Windows 7 or Windows 8 hardware certification requirements.

• BranchCache: Your organization's PCs can cache files, websites, and other content from central servers running Windows Server 2012 so that content is not repeatedly downloaded across your network. This can minimize network traffic between branch offices and the main office.

• BitLocker drive encryption: BitLocker encrypts hard drives more quickly to protect sensitive data from being accessed by unauthorized users who come into possession of any of your organization's computers.

Installing Windows 8
Unless you are upgrading from Windows 7, this installation requires a "clean install." This means that if the computer has an existing operating system, you must remove all operating system files and applications, install the system, and reinstall the applications. For complete information, see TechSoup Canada's How to Upgrade to Windows 8.

Windows 8 Pro requires significant system resources, as detailed below. It is likely that PCs currently running an operating system older than Windows Vista might not be able to run Windows 8. For a good start on evaluating whether to upgrade, see TechSoup Canada's Upgrading to Windows 8: Four Questions to Consider.

Important Volume Licensing Information
With Windows 8, your organization can choose between two types of volume license keys for product activation: a Key Management Service (KMS) license key or a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). A Key Management Service (KMS) key for Windows 8 is available by default on the Microsoft Volume Licensing website; that is, this is the only type of key you will see unless you request a MAK.

A KMS key requires at least 25 computers on a network for activation. If your organization has fewer than 25 computers, you should request a MAK from the Volume Licensing website after receiving this product.

Obtaining This Product
Installing this product requires installation media and a license key. The license key allows you to use the installation media to install the product on as many computers as you have received licenses for.

Expect three emails:

1. When your donation request has been approved, TechSoup Canada will send a message to your organization email address confirming the number of licenses you have requested.

2. Microsoft will send an email welcoming your organization to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).

3. TechSoup Canada will send an email with information about managing your donation at the VLSC. If you are new to the VLSC, you should wait for this email before you register there.

Software Assurance
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.

Requirements:

Hardware:
• 2-GHz (or higher) 64-bit (x64) processor
• 2 GB or more RAM
• 20 GB available hard-disk space
• 1,366x768 (or higher) resolution display
• DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 1.0 or later driver
• DVD drive

Additional requirements to use certain features:
• For touch — touch screen
• For accessing the Windows Store and downloading and running apps — Internet connection and Microsoft account (formerly Live ID)
• For sound — audio output
• For Windows To Go —  a USB flash drive certified for Windows To Go
• For DirectAccess and BranchCache — Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012
• For BitLocker data protection — Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 or 2.0
• For BitLocker To Go data protection — USB flash drive

Product functionality and appearance might vary with system configuration.