Microsoft

The sign up period for the 2007/2008 year is April 23 to noon, May 4, 2007. Due to deadline changes, we will not be able to accept any orders received after noon on May 4.

Client Access Licenses

There is now an upgrade to the Core CAL available. This table shows what both CALs include. The upgrade to the Enterprise CAL is $11 / FTE.

Core CAL	Enterprise CAL
Windows Server CAL	All CALs in the Core CAL
Exchange Server Standard CAL	Office SharePoint Server Enterprise CAL
Office SharePoint Server Standard CAL	Exchange Server Enterprise CAL
Systems Management CML	Windows Rights Management Services CAL
	Office Communications Standard/Enterprise CAL
	Operations Manager Client OML
	Forefront Security Suite

Student Licenses

The Microsoft Licensing program is significantly different for students and departments.

Students should visit software.tamu.edu for more information about the Microsoft Software available to students.

Vista Compatibility

Microsoft has listed those programs that are known to work with Vista. List of software

Mailing List

If you would like to be on our mailing list to be notified when the signup period will be starting, please fill out the form on our mailing list page.

Campus Resources

There is a .NET User's group at Texas A&M. There is a listserv available and monthly speakers. For more information, please visit the webpage at dotnet.tamu.edu.

FAQs and Order Forms

Microsoft Departmental Licensing Faq

Microsoft Departmental Licensing Order Form

Microsoft Departmental SERVER List

Microsoft Departmental SERVER Order Form