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Our current Microsoft Campus Agreement for Office includes the option for administrative areas to license an additional product called Core CAL suite. Some administrative areas have expressed an interest in migrating to Microsoft’s Enterprise CAL Suite through the Campus Agreement. The Computer Store needs to gauge interest in licensing Core CAL and Enterprise CALs by administrative areas within the university in order to get an accurate representation of the university's licensing needs for CALs.

Discounted Dell Warranty Parts Direct (WPD) Tier 2 Program

The Computer Store has contracted with Dell to provide the Penn State community with Dell™ Warranty Parts Direct Program (WPD) Tier 2 enrollments at a reduced cost. Dell WPD is a service and support plan designed specifically to provide staff with the knowledge, and services necessary to efficiently support Dell systems within their own department. The Tier 2 designation allows participants to submit claims for reimbursement.

Purchase Procedure

1. Place an order with the store for certificates and/or renewals (Thawte License, Thawte License Renewal), via web, phone or walk-in. Customers may pay with Penn State Purchasing Cards, or Store account (if your department has one).
2. Go to https://eshop.moc.psu.edu/certificates

Many of Microsoft's Server Licenses also require the end user to acquire a Client Access License (CAL). These CAL's are to be purchased for every user who accesses a server in any way, including authentification, file, print, or storage purposes. There are several different types of Client Access Licenses that would serve your departments needs. To determine which CAL is appropriate for your department, Microsoft has provided some information. Please click on the link below to read this infomation. Note: You will need Acrobat Reader to view this information.

Windows Server 2008

• Standard - Has built-in, enhanced Web and virtualization capabilities, powerful tools that give customers greater control over their servers and streamline configuration and management tasks, and enhanced security features that work to harden the operating system to help protect their data and network and provide a solid, highly-dependable foundation for businesses. With Windows Server 2008 Standard edition, customers get one virtual instance per license.

This agreement is for departmental purchases only. Students should disregard this information.