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Software Assurance available in the Microsoft Customer Agreement from 1 May 2026

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Kind
Program
Statement
Product Terms Summary of Changes, May 1, 2026: "Updated terms throughout to support the launch of Software Assurance in the Microsoft Customer Agreement and launch of Microsoft 365 E7." On April 1, 2026 MCA subscription customers for SQL Server and Windows Server received rights equivalent to Software Assurance.
Applies when
Buying on-premises licenses with Software Assurance under an MCA.
Applies to
Microsoft Customer Agreement; Software Assurance
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