Office 2013 installation & licensing questions

You need to be speaking to the MS Volume licensing centre, and not this user group, where you will be receiving responses aimed at the individual user

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/

Or possibly MS Partner network

https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/pages/downloads/download-software.aspx

#1 MS has made it next to impossible to get full installation disks for Office 2013 / 365. When you make your original purchase, if you know where to look you can order a "backup" installation disk.

DIY install disks for Office 365 and 2013

Those of you who want an ISO image install just click on "Install from a Disk" under account options and "I want to burn a disc" then "Download".  I've been able to use the same download for multiple versions and it is a full DVD image

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2808266 - Downloading or getting media for Office 2013 or Office 365 - backup disk

Download Office 365 / 2013 offline installation package

http://vsean.net/blog/post/175

This article only applies to:

You already subscribe Office 365, but you want to download the offline installation package.

You already purchase Office 2013, but you want to install it in a different language.

Note: for this article, the “Product ID” for Office 365 University is the same as Office 365 Home Premium

post by vibbow / 2013-3-24

Downloading or getting media for Office 2013 or Office 365 - KB 2808266

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2808266/en-us

For most new Office products, your account page (http://www.office.com/myaccount) provides options for getting back-up media (DVD) or to download and install Office again. Click the option under the Office suite you have to learn more.

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For Office Home & Student 2013, Office Home & Business 2013, or Office Professional 2013

1.   Sign in to your account page on http://Office.comOffice.com (http://www.office.com/myaccount),

2.   Under the “Setup Office Heading, click on “Download to a New PC” hyperlink

3.   Click on the green “Download” button

4.   Provide your Product Key 

5.   Make sure you have the right language selected

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Important These Office suites are for home use on one PC and can’t be installed on multiple PCs.

You can also get IMG files that require Product Keys to activate: http://heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/73-office-2013-direct-download-links

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Getting a back-up DVD for 2013

Sign in to your account page on Office.com (http://www.office.com/myaccount), and choose Install from a disc under Account Options. You’ll have the option to purchase a disc or to burn a disc. 

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Important You’ll see a product key to the right of your options. This product key is different than the one you may have got when you first bought Office. You’ll need this product key to complete installing Office with the DVD.

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For Office 365 Home Premium

Sign in to your account page on Office.com (http://www.office.com/myaccount), choose Office for Windows or Office for Mac from the drop-down menu and click Install. For more options, choose Language and install options to change the language and choose between the 32-bit and 64-bit version of Office.

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Important You can install the Office 365 Home Premium subscription on up to 5 PCs or Macs. The applications available for Mac users and the version numbers may be different from those available for PC users.

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There are no back-up media options for Office 365 subscription suites. You’ll need to be connected online to download and install Office on another PC or Mac.

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#2 see #1

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#3 Volume licenses require that you buy a minimum of 5 (of ANY MS licenses) to start with. Then for the rest of that year you can buy additional licenses on the volume agreement

Each user should have their own email address/account. The company IT administrator has control to assign (and revoke) licenses to user accounts.

It is best that business do not buy individual "consumer" business licenes. It leads to need to manually control license distribution. Becomes very confusing quickly becuase license model has switch from "per machine" to "per user email account". A very different mode of tracking licenses.

Contact a Microsoft Certified Partner to find the best solution for your Office 2013 / 365 needs.

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Here are some additional general information links about volume licenes.

2013 10 00- Guide to MS Volume Licensing

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=11091

PDF Download,

Keys to Understanding Microsoft Volume Licensing

The following are a few key organizational characteristics to help you understand Microsoft Volume Licensing policies and programs and to choose the best option for your organization:

·    The size and type of your organization

·    The products you want to license

·    The way in which you want to use those products

Programs for Your Organization Type and Size

At the most elementary level, Microsoft Volume Licensing program models address organizations in the following two  main categories: 

·    Organizations with more than five but fewer than 250 computers

·    Organizations with more than 250 computers

For organizations with fewer than 250 computers, the Microsoft Open Programs provide volume discounts for a minimal up-front cost and are widely available through the worldwide partner channel. Open Programs provide the following three purchasing license options for commercial businesses: 

·    Open Value is for organizations with as few as five desktop PCs and offers the advantages of Software Assurance, simplified license management, and an annual payment structure. The Open Value program offers Company-wide, Non–Company-wide options.

·    Open Value Subscription is for customers who want to subscribe to, rather than acquire, Microsoft product licenses. Available in select countries or regions, Microsoft Open Value Subscription provides the lowest up-front costs of the Open Programs with the flexibility to reduce their total licensing costs in years when their desktop PC count declines. 

·    Open License is for customers who want a minimum initial purchase of only five software licenses. This program is ideal if you prefer to pay-as-you-go and change your licensing program as your business grows. You can qualify for volume purchasing under the volume feature of Open License. Open volume purchasing is for customers who can meet minimum purchase levels using a system of product pools and points. With an entry minimum of 500 points from a single product pool, this program offers deeper discounts for a greater savings. For organizations with 250 or more desktop PCs, Microsoft offers the following options:

·    Microsoft Select Plus is for midsize and large organizations with 250 or more desktop PCs with multiple affiliates that want to license software and services at any business unit level while still getting the price saving advantages of being a single organization.

·    Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) is for larger organizations that want to standardize their desktop IT across the enterprise, but retain the flexibility to purchase Microsoft software licenses and cloud services for different types of users. Based on a three-year enrollment term, it provides the deepest pricing discounts and the advantages of Software Assurance. 

·    Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement (EAS) is a Volume Licensing program for large organizations that want to subscribe to—rather than purchase—Microsoft software licenses. This program provides similar advantages as the Enterprise Agreement with a lower initial cost based on a three-year subscription and the ability to increase or decrease subscription counts on an annual basis. However, unlike the EA where you retain perpetual use rights for the licenses you purchase, with this subscription agreement, you gain access to Microsoft software for only as long as you maintain your subscription.

In addition to size, you need to consider your organization’s primary function. For example, additional discounts are given to some public sector organizations such as schools and universities.

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Volume License 2013

This article describes how to buy Office using the Volume License terms and Prices:

http://www.infoworld.com/t/office-software/how-buy-microsoft-volume-license-the-cheap-213214

<snip> Lemington Consulting, which works extensively with Access volume licenses, explains the details in its FAQ:

Is there a minimum number of licenses that must be purchased under a Volume License Agreement?

Yes. The minimum number of licenses required for a Volume License Agreement is five (5). However, the five licenses can be made up of any combination of products. Quantities of less than five can also be purchased economically by making up the additional license using an inexpensive “make up” product SKU.

Once the initial Volume License Agreement is in place, additional licenses can be added to the Agreement in quantities of less than five. For example, if a company purchases five Office 2010 Professional Plus licenses under a new agreement, three months later the same company can purchase one additional Office 2010 Professional Plus license under the same agreement. The minimum license number therefore only applies to the initial Volume License agreement.

One of the worst-kept secrets in VL cognoscenti circles: The Microsoft DVD Playback Pack for Windows Vista Business is (as you would imagine) quite cheap. I’ve seen it for as little as $7. (Then buy whatever Office product / bundle you want, i.e. genuine VL Excel 2013 ($173).)

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2013 Volume licensing information

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-options/enterprise.aspx#tab=4

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Volume Licensing Program Guides, Datasheets, and FAQs Downloads

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5778

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Compare 2013 Volume Licenses – Office Std vs Pro Plus

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/business/microsoft-office-volume-licensing-suites-comparison-FX101825637.aspx

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Office 365 service comparison - Online spreadsheet with Filters

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/fp123607

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MS Volume License Advisor - Price quotes

http://mla.microsoft.com/default.aspx

ie 5 1-computer Pro Plus licenses cost approx. US$500 each

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Why Work with an Office 365 Expert?

http://office.pinpoint.microsoft.com/en-IN/WhyYouNeedanOffice365Expert

The various Office 365 plans have some quirks that you should be aware of before making a buying decision.

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Volume License to Get Cheaper Office Apps

This article describes how to buy a Office using the Volume License terms and Prices:

http://www.infoworld.com/t/office-software/how-buy-microsoft-volume-license-the-cheap-213214

<snip> Lemington Consulting, which works extensively with Access volume licenses, explains the details in its FAQ:

Is there a mininum number of licenses that must be purchased under a Volume License Agreement?

Yes. The minimum number of licenses required for a Volume License Agreement is five (5). However, the five licenses can be made up of any combination of products. Quantities of less than five can also be purchased economically by making up the additional license using an inexpensive “make up” product SKU.

Once the initial Volume License Agreement is in place, additional licenses can be added to the Agreement in quantities of less than five. For example, if a company purchases five Office 2010 Professional Plus licenses under a new agreement, three months later the same company can purchase one additional Office 2010 Professional Plus license under the same agreement. The minimum license number therefore only applies to the initial Volume License agreement.

One of the worst-kept secrets in VL cognoscenti circles: The Microsoft DVD Playback Pack for Windows Vista Business is (as you would imagine) quite cheap. I’ve seen it for as little as $7. (Then buy what ever Office product / bundle you want, ie genuine VL Excel 2013 ($173).)

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Volume Licensing for Gov’t Education Health Charity

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-options/for-industries.aspx#tab=4   (including links to resellers and Volume web sites)

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2013 09 10- Office 365 donation program for nonprofits

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2013/sep13/09-10Office365NonprofitsPR.aspx

Nonprofits and NGOs interested in implementing Microsoft Office 365 can check eligibility and order donations at http://www.microsoft.com/office365nonprofits. Migration information and resources can be found at http://fasttrack.office.com.

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Volume License for Educational Institutions

https://www.microsoft.com/education/en-us/buy/licensing/Pages/resellers.aspx

<br>****<br><br><br>Large Account Resellers<br><br><br>Large Account Resellers (LARs) can sell software through all academic licensing programs, including Select License for Academic and Select Plus for Academic.
	<br>Company	<br>Location	<br>Telephone	<br>	---	---	---	<br>	<br>Bell Techlogix	<br>Indianapolis, Indiana	<br>(866) 581-2387	<br>	<br>CDW Computer Centers, Inc.	<br>Vernon Hills, Illinois	<br>(866) 628-3982	<br>	<br>CompuCom Systems	<br>Dallas, Texas	<br>(866) 637-7968	<br>	<br>Dell Computer Corporation	<br>Round Rock, Texas	<br>(866) 640-7873	<br>	<br>En Pointe Technologies	<br>Gardena, California	<br>(866) 654-7039	<br>	<br>GovConnection	<br>Merrimack, New Hampshire	<br>(866) 843-3264	<br>	<br>GTSI (Government Technology Services, Inc.)	<br>Herndon, Virginia	<br>(866) 685-2643	<br>	<br>Hewlett-Packard Company	<br>Omaha, Nebraska	<br>(866) 711-0520	<br>	<br>Insight	<br>Tempe, Arizona	<br>(866) 764-2740	<br>	<br>JourneyEd	<br>Austin, Texas	<br>(888) 442-8902	<br>	<br>PC Mall	<br>Torrance, California	<br>(866) 857-8144	<br>	<br>SHI International Corp.	<br>Piscataway, New Jersey	<br>(866) 930-4367	<br>	<br>Softchoice Corporation	<br>Seattle, Washington	<br>(866) 908-7092	<br>	<br>Softmart Management Services, Inc.	<br>Downingtown, Pennsylvania	<br>(866) 927-8707	<br>	<br>Software ONE, Inc.	<br>New Berlin, Wisconsin	<br>(866) 946-4062	<br>	<br>Zones, Inc.	<br>Auburn, Washington	<br>(866) 946-6415

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What’s available for Charity and Non-Profit orgs: Software Donations & Resources

http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/nonprofits/whats-available/default.aspx

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http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/nonprofits/whats-available/available-software/#freeSoft – free software avail to them

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MS Open Value Program Guide

http://resources.idgenterprise.com/original/AST-0056350\_Open\_Value\_Program\_Guide.pdf

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Microsoft® Open Value is for small to midsize organizations with five or more desktop PCs that want a flexible and affordable way to use and manage Microsoft licensed products under a single agreement. The Microsoft Open Value Program offers simplified license management and better control of your licensed product costs and investment. Open Value provides flexibility to acquire licenses or add product licenses as needed.  Additional cost savings are available when standardizing desktop PC licensed product Organization-Wide.  Open Value also offers the advantages of Microsoft® Software Assurance for Volume Licensing, a comprehensive offering from Microsoft that helps you get the most out of your software investment with 24x7 support, deployment planning services, end-user and technical training, and the latest software releases and unique technologies, all in one cost-effective program.

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A new corporate volume licenseing method:

Active Directory Based Activation – Way better than KMS - for Office 2013 & Server 2012

http://4sysops.com/archives/active-directory-based-activation-way-better-than-kms/

Active Directory Based Activation (ADBA), first introduced in Windows Server 2012, aims to completely replace Key Management Services (KMS). The benefits over KMS are huge but ADBA has one noticeable drawback. In this guide, we will compare KMS to ADBA. We will also walkthrough an ADBA setup for Windows 8.1 clients.

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