Overview
Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems, Back Office Products, Office, and Client Access Licenses (CALs) are available to Stanford as a result of the 2013-2018 Microsoft Campus Agreement. University IT has made downloads available for the most popular titles to IT professionals at Stanford. Access to software is managed through Workgroup Manager and delegated to department supervisors. Please check with your IT supervisor first to see if they have access and can give you access. If you are in charge of IT for your area, please submit a HelpSU request to ask that a new workgroup be created for you.
License Activation
A Microsoft Key Management Server (KMS) host on campus is used to activate Windows Operating Systems and Office products. This is the preferred activation method. See the Microsoft License Activation page for instructions for activating operating systems, activating Office and getting Multiple Activation Keys (MAK).
Microsoft Software Available to Faculty and Staff
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Windows 10 Education (12/01/2015) |
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Windows 8.1 Enterprise (6/30/2014) |
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Windows 8.1 Professional (6/30/2014) *Only to upgrade from Windows 8 Basic otherwise use Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise with Service Pack 1 | |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter (6/30/2014) | |
| Windows Server 2012 DataCenter | 64 bit Version |
| Windows Server DataCenter 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 64 bit Version |
| Windows Server Enterprise 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 64 bit Version |
| Windows Servers DataCenter 2008 with Service Pack 2 |
| Software | Type |
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| SQL Server 2014 Enterprise Edition - Per Core (6/30/2014) | 64 bit Version |
| SQL Server 2014 Standard Edition - Per Core (6/30/2014) | 64 bit Version |
| SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 1 - Per Core | |
| SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition with Service Pack 1 - Per Core | 64 bit Version |
| SQL Server 2008 DataCenter R2 | 32 and 64 bit Combo Version |
| Exchange Server 2013 Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (6/30/2014) | |
| Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server | 32 and 64 bit Combo Version |
| Project Server 2013 with Service Pack 1 (6/30/2014) | |
| SharePoint Server 2013 Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (6/30/2014) |
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Office Activation Tool Stanford created tool to help activate office in the event office does not auto activate on its own. |
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Office for MAC 2016 (10/02/2015) |
Office for Mac |
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Office Professional Plus 2016 for Windows (10/12/15) |
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Office Professional Plus 2013 with Service Pack 1 (6/30/2014) Microsoft recommends the 32-bit version of Office for most people because it's more compatible with most other applications, especially third-party add-ins. You may want to install the 64-bit version of Office if you work with very large Excel spreadsheets (larger than 2 GB). |
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Project Professional 2013 with Service Pack 1 (6/30/2014) |
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Visio Professional 2016 (10/20/15) |
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Visio Professional 2013 with Service Pack 1 (6/30/2014) |
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Office for MAC Standard 2011 with Service Pack 4 (6/30/2014) |
Office for Mac |
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Office Professional Plus 2010 with Service Pack 1 |
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| Microsoft Lync Client 2013 with Service Pack 1 (6/30/2014) | 32 and 64 bit Combo Version |
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Remote Desktop Services License Install Remote Desktop Licensing Services on your server and use the License ID |
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| Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance 2014 (6/30/2014) | MDOP |
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| System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection for Windows Multi language | |
| System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection for Windows Multi language with Service Pack 1 for MAC OS X |
