VDI Kick Start
Get started with VDI for as little as $7K1
Interested in VDI? Kick start your VDI implementation today and save 50% off the estimated retail price on Microsoft VDI Standard Suite and Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition. With the VDI Kick Start promotion, eligible customers could pay as little as $28 per device2 for up to 250 devices, giving them the opportunity to launch a VDI implementation for as little as $7K1. The offer includes Microsoft VDI Standard Suite subscription and Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition annual licenses.
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Eligibility
Customers with Microsoft Core CAL or Enterprise CAL suites with Software Assurance through Enterprise and Select family of agreements are eligible for this offer. In addition, Open Value & Campus Agreement and School Agreement (CASA) family of agreements are also eligible starting July 1, 2010. Discount is limited up to 20% of Core CAL or Enterprise CAL covered desktops or 250 devices, whichever is less.
Discount
Eligible customers will receive a 70% discount off the estimated retail price on Microsoft VDI Standard Suite subscription license and a 50% discount on Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition annual license from their reseller of choice.3
License Duration
Microsoft VDI Standard Suite subscription is valid until termination of VL agreement or maximum of 3 years. Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition annual license is valid for one year.
Offer Period
The VDI Kick Start promotion is available until December 31, 2010.
1 Based on US estimated retail price for 250 devices; assumes customer has Windows Client Software Assurance. Prices may vary based on volume agreement and location. 2 Based on US estimated retail price with 70% discount on Microsoft VDI Standard Suite subscription license and 50% discount on Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition annual license; assumes customer has Windows Client Software Assurance. Prices will vary based on volume agreement, location and other factors
3 Customer to obtain the VDI software and associated discount from their reseller of choice. Microsoft will not provide the discounted software directly to the customer; prices may vary by reseller.
4 Based upon determination of eligibility by Citrix and Microsoft sales representative; Microsoft will be able to transact starting in April
Rescue for VMware VDI
Get the best virtual desktop solution - for FREE4!
Struggling with VMware VDI? Replace your VMware View licenses today with the best virtual desktop solution from Microsoft and Citrix VDI – for free4. Through the Rescue for VMware VDI promotion, eligible customers can trade-in their VMware View licenses with same number of Microsoft VDI Standard Suite subscription and Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition annual licenses, up to a maximum of 500, at no cost4.
Eligibility
Customers with existing VMware View licenses for desktops covered by Microsoft Core CAL or Enterprise CAL suites with Software Assurance through Select, Enterprise & CASA family of agreements can take advantage of this offer. Determination of eligibility will be done by Citrix and Microsoft sales representatives.
License Duration
Microsoft VDI Standard Suite subscription is valid until termination of VL agreement or maximum of 3 years. Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition annual license is valid for one year.
Offer Period
The Rescue for VMware VDI promotion is available until December 31, 20104
1 Based on US estimated retail price for 250 devices; assumes customer has Windows Client Software Assurance. Prices may vary based on volume agreement and location. 2 Based on US estimated retail price with 70% discount on Microsoft VDI Standard Suite subscription license and 50% discount on Citrix XenDesktop VDI Edition annual license; assumes customer has Windows Client Software Assurance. Prices will vary based on volume agreement, location and other factors
3 Customer to obtain the VDI software and associated discount from their reseller of choice. Microsoft will not provide the discounted software directly to the customer; prices may vary by reseller.
4 Based upon determination of eligibility by Citrix and Microsoft sales representative; Microsoft will be able to transact starting in April