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| Program | Short description | Line of business | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small organizations up to 250 users (commercial, government, academic) | Open Value (OV) | Three-year agreement. There exist two types: the transactional agreement, and the commitment (standardized) agreement. Payment is made in full upon initial order or in annual installments, and licenses are permanent. There are 2 price levels and discounts for standardization. Suitable for commercial and government organizations. | Classic distribution |
| Open Value Subscription - Education Solutions (OV-ES) | Subscription for small and mid-sized educational institutions. Standardization based on the number of employees or students. | Classic distribution | |
| Open Value Subscription (OVS) | Three-year agreement with commitments (with standardizations). Payment is made annually, and licenses are temporary (subscription). There are 2 price levels. Suitable for commercial and government organizations. | Classic distribution | |
| Other ways to purchase licenses | Cloud Service Provider (CSP) | A solution for partners who desire to sell their own solutions along with Microsoft's online services. | Cloud services |
| OEM | Software is supplied only with hardware. | Classic distribution | |
| FPP | Software is supplied in boxes. | Classic distribution | |
| ESD | Software is delivered in the form of electronic keys. | Electronic distribution |