Microsoft FQC-00134 Quick Reference Guide - Page 19

Windows 7 Editions and related products There is a version of Windows 7 designed to meet the needs of every organisation from a small, growing business to a multinational enterprise. The following table lists both consumer and business editions of Windows 7 and related products, and the channels through which they will be available. Windows Desktop Products Full Package Product Pre-Installed on PC (OEM) Volume Licensing Premium Premium Microsoft® Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop Windows Desktop Products Available through Volume Licensing Product Microsoft® Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance Virtual Enterprise Centralized Desktop Description Designed for small and medium sized organisations, Windows 7 Professional provides a PC experience you can count on, helps you get more done, and helps safeguard your work. It is available as an upgrade licence through Volume Licensing (Windows 7 Professional is the successor to Windows Vista® Business). Designed for enterprises and businesses that want to optimise their desktop IT infrastructure, Windows 7 Enterprise will help make users productive anywhere, enhance security and control, and streamline PC management. It is available with Software Assurance for Windows. Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP) is a suite of six client virtualisation, management and deployment technologies that help reduce the total cost of ownership, increase desktop manageability and improve overall infrastructure satisfaction. Available as a subscription to Software Assurance customers. The Windows Virtual Enterprise Centralised Desktop (VECD) licensing option enables the use of business versions of Windows in both centralised and virtualisation scenarios. Available as a subscription licence through Volume Licensing. Quick Reference Guide - 19