Microsoft System Center Datacenter Edition - 16 Core, 1 Year License & Software Assurance

Discover the power of Microsoft System Center Datacenter Edition with a 16-core license and a comprehensive one-year Software Assurance plan. This edition is engineered for expansive data centers and enterprise IT environments, delivering centralized visibility, automation, and control across diverse physical and virtual infrastructures. With the Open Value Subscription framework, this license is designed to scale with your organization’s needs, enabling seamless access to updates, support, and new features as they become available. If you’re seeking a robust management platform to streamline operations, monitor performance, and automate routine tasks, this 16-core license together with Software Assurance provides a dependable foundation for ongoing IT excellence.

• Licensing model tailored for large-scale deployments: 16 Core licenses included under a 1-year term, bundled with Software Assurance to ensure you receive upgrades and ongoing support throughout the subscription period.
• Software Assurance benefits: Access to product updates, new features, and proactive release planning, plus consistent rights to support services during the license term, so your systems stay current without unexpected downtime.
• Open Value Subscription alignment: This product is positioned under the Microsoft Open Value Subscription program, offering predictable budgeting, licensing flexibility, and the ability to adapt pricing to your organizational needs. Price Level E applies to this offering, with options for academic or additional product pricing as applicable.
• Datacenter Edition purpose-built for enterprise IT management: Deliver comprehensive, unified management across large-scale data centers, enabling centralized administration, performance monitoring, and automation across both physical and virtual environments.
• Core-based licensing for consistent policy implementation: A 16-core coverage ensures consistent policy enforcement, licensing alignment across your servers, and simplified license governance for data center operations.

Technical Details of Microsoft System Center Datacenter Edition - 16 Core - 1 Year

• Product: Microsoft System Center Datacenter Edition
• Licensing Type: Core-based licensing
• Core Coverage: 16 Cores
• Edition: Datacenter Edition
• License Term: 1 Year
• Software Assurance: Included
• Program Type: Microsoft Open Value Subscription
• Price Level: E
• Intended Use: Enterprise IT management, monitoring, automation, and service delivery across large data centers

How to Install Microsoft System Center Datacenter Edition

• Prepare your environment: Verify that you have a Windows Server environment that aligns with System Center requirements and confirm you have the 16-core license under your Open Value Subscription.
• Obtain installation media and product key: Access your Microsoft Volume Licensing or vendor portal to download the System Center Datacenter Edition media and retrieve the corresponding product key tied to your 16-core license.
• Run the installer: Launch the System Center installer on your designated server, following the guided setup to select the Datacenter Edition features that match your IT management goals (Configuration Manager, Operations Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, and other components as needed).
• Activate and apply licenses: During or after installation, enter the 16-core license key, and ensure Software Assurance benefits are registered so updates and support are enabled for the term of the agreement.
• Update and configure: After installation, apply the latest updates, configure discovery, monitoring, automation workflows, and role-based access controls to align with your organization’s governance policies and operational practices.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the Datacenter Edition license cover?
  The Datacenter Edition license provides core-based access to System Center management capabilities designed for large, enterprise-scale data centers. It includes a one-year term with Software Assurance, enabling access to upgrades and ongoing support during the license period.
• How many cores are included with this license?
  This specific offering covers 16 cores, with licensing structured to support centralized IT management across your data center for those cores.
• What is Software Assurance and why is it included?
  Software Assurance is a subscription-like benefit that delivers upgrades, updated features, and access to support during the term of the license, helping you stay current and maximize the value of your System Center investment.
• What is the Microsoft Open Value Subscription?
  Open Value Subscription is a licensing program that provides predictable budgeting, upgraded features, and flexible licensing arrangements. It can be paired with academic or additional product pricing under the stated terms and price levels.
• How long is the license valid, and can it be renewed?
  The license term is 1 year with Software Assurance. Renewal is typically available through the same or an updated licensing program, allowing continued access to ongoing updates and support.
• Can this license be used across multiple servers and virtualization hosts?
  Core-based licensing is designed to cover the intended scope of use within the terms of the Open Value Subscription, supporting centralized IT management for the licensed cores across your enterprise environment. For detailed deployment rights, consult your licensing agreement or vendor representative.