Windows 7 Enterprise Upgrade Rights Included in Windows Intune

All of your managed PCs covered by Windows Intune may be upgraded to Windows 7 Enterprise, as long as they meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 7.

You do not have to upgrade to Windows 7 Enterprise to run Intune, you have the choice to upgrade to Windows 7 Enterprise when you are ready, or you can use a previous version. Windows 7 Enterprise offers you the best user experience with an improved and intuitive interface and advanced search capabilities, plus BitLocker drive encryption to better protect confidential data.

• In addition to Windows 7 upgrade rights, Windows Intune customers will have rights to upgrade to future versions of Windows, as well as downgrade rights to older versions.
• As long as your subscription is active, you will have access to the best version of Windows for your business to standardize on—making your PC environment easier to manage.

You can not use Windows Intune to perform Windows operating system upgrades or deployments, but it does provide you with license rights to perform an upgrade on each of your subscribed PCs:

• To install Windows 7 Enterprise, you will be given access to a website to download Windows media, and activation keys that can be used to upgrade your PCs.
• Free tools from Microsoft, such as the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, are available to help you successfully install Windows 7 Enterprise on your PCs.

Pricing and Licensing FAQ

How much will Windows Intune cost, and how do I purchase it?
Windows Intune will cost US$11 per PC per month. Volume discounts will also be available for purchases of 250 licenses or greater:

• Windows Intune will be sold like other cloud services from Microsoft— through Microsoft partners and the Microsoft Online Services website at www.microsoft.com/online.
• It will also be sold through the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Campus Agreement and School Agreement (CASA) programs

Will I get a discount for Windows Intune if I am already entitled to Windows upgrade rights through Software Assurance?
Yes, customers with Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) coverage will receive a discount for Windows Intune approximately equal to the price of their SA coverage.

What are the terms and conditions for a Windows Intune subscription?
The Windows Intune subscription term is annual, though payments are made monthly. You can cancel at any time; however, there is an early termination fee for subscriptions that are cancelled before the end of the one-year term.

What are the Windows 7 Enterprise upgrade rights included with Windows Intune?
As a Windows Intune customer, you are entitled to the following benefits while your subscriptions are active:

• Upgrade rights to Windows 7 Enterprise for all your PCs that are covered by Windows Intune, as long as they meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 7.
• Access to downloadable Volume Licensing media for Windows 7 Enterprise (and prior versions) and activation keys so that you can install the desired version of Windows on your PCs.
• Rights to upgrade to future versions of Windows, as well as downgrade rights to older versions.
• Ability to run one copy of Windows 7 Enterprise (or a prior version) in a local virtual environment in addition to the physical copy on your PCs. And you can manage that copy with the Windows Intune service.
  

Note: If you wish to continue these benefits after your Windows Intune subscription ends, you may purchase SA for your PCs with Windows or purchase a buyout option.

What is the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, and is it included as part of the Windows Intune subscription?
With your Windows Intune subscription, you also have the option to purchase the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) add-on, a set of six on-site advanced desktop management tools, for US$1 per PC per month. MDOP can help further enhance security and control and help you resolve critical issues that could not be addressed by the cloud service, such as diagnosing and recovering unbootable PCs.