Looking for Win11 Pro Help for a custom device image

Question

Our customer is looking to have three hundred devices and more to take Win11 Pro upgrade license. The idea is to do this through an image.

Is there a specific purchasing program (not Volume) we need to use to make this happen?

Answer 1

Hello,

Volume License is the correct solution to this issue, why do you not want to use volume licensing?

If not using Volume licensing you would need to buy 300+ individual license to get the separate product keys that you would need to use. One per machine. Now you would have keep records as to which keys are installed on which machines. Doable but more work than using

If you were replacing Hardware OEMs will generate a custom OEM image and deploy it on the new hardware that would solve the issue, but those would be Full licenses not upgrade licenses.

More information on your scenario would be useful to determine if there any other possible solutions.

Darrell

Answer 2

Hello,

When it comes to deploying a custom image of Windows 11 Pro to multiple devices, there are several approaches you can take, but typically the most efficient method for large-scale deployment and licensing would be via volume licensing. However, since you mentioned not wanting to use Volume Licensing, here are a few other options you might consider:

1. OEM Licenses: Typically, devices that are purchased new come with an OEM license for Windows. If your devices already have an OEM license for Windows 10, you might only need to purchase an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. OEM licenses are usually tied to the hardware they are initially installed on.
2. Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Program: You could work with a Microsoft Partner who is part of the Cloud Solution Provider program. Through CSP, you can purchase licenses on a subscription basis, which might offer more flexibility.
3. Retail Licenses: These can be purchased individually from authorized retailers and then you can use these licenses to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.

Best Regards,

Yanhong Liu

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