Departments may purchase new licenses for Microsoft products, put existing licenses on a maintenance agreement by purchasing Upgrade Advantage, purchase media for multiple installations, and purchase documentation. Licenses are permanent. License only purchases do not provide the rights to any maintenance or upgrades released after the purchase date.
Licenses are permanent and provide the right to use the specific version of the product purchased.
Media must be purchased separately. Media purchased under MOLP has a 2-3 week delivery delay. Proof of Purchase for Upgrade Advantage must be presented to acquire new media when products are upgraded and to verify the right to use new versions of the licensed software. Existing licenses may be placed on Upgrade Advantage with a proof of purchase at any time, and the recommendation is to WAIT to place licenses on maintenance until a new release is available and your department is ready to upgrade.