The document outlines various licensing options for organizations using Windows 11, including device and user licenses. It details the implications of purchasing Windows 11 through original equipment manufacturers and volume licensing agreements, highlighting requirements for activation methods such as Multiple Activation Key (MAK) and Key Management Service (KMS). Organizations are encouraged to consult licensing experts for guidance on compliance and optimizing their licensing strategies.

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Windows 11 purchase and
licensing options

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For organizations using Windows 11, the licensing option available is the
DeviceandUserlicenses

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Device licenses are allocated to specific devices, allowing any user to
operateWindows11onthem

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User licenses are allocated to individuals, allowing them to use Windows
11onuptofivedevices

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Deciding to buy Windows 11 through Original Equipment Manufacturer
means;
• Windows 11 already installed on a new computer
• Non-transferrable license of the full version
• Windows 11’s existence is entirely dependent on that machine
• A new license is necessary when the motherboard is replaced

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PurchasingWindows11viaVolumeLicensingoraCSPAgreementmeans;
Licenses for Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise, and Windows
EnterpriseLTSC2021aredevice-specificandserveasupgradelicenses

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Theyalso require an existing qualifying operating system on the device to
which the Windows 11 license will be assigned. Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise
or Pro as well as Windows 10 Enterprise or Pro are examples of eligible
qualifyingoperatingsystems

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Here is how to activate Windows 11 as an organization purchasing
throughVolumeLicensingagreements

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A Multiple Activation Key (MAK) is a volume license key used for one-time
activation via Microsoft's hosted activation services. This method is ideal
for smaller organizations and for computers that are rarely connected to
theorganization'snetwork

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Key Management Service (KMS) activation is performed via an internally
hosted service, allowing organizations to activate systems within their
network. This process eliminates the need for individual computers to
connectdirectlytoMicrosoft

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Active Directory-based Activation is a role service that enables
organizations to leverage Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) to
streamline the management of volume activation services across a
network

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Talk to our team of licensing experts about your organization’s desire to
useWindows 11 and how best you can go about licensing users and device
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