Site License Advisory TeamSept 30, 2013 meeting

AgendaMicrosoft MAP Tool (Rich Seymore from Microsoft)MDOP DiscussionMicrosoft Select Software Assurance RenewalsRenewals:SASMATLABJMPSigmaPlotOCIO Support ArticlesGartner for IT ProfessionalsRed Hat Support ExperiencesCreative SoftwareSecunia 7

Microsoft MAP toolThe Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP) is a planning and assessment tool for desktop, server and cloud migrations.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb977556.aspxProvides complete (agentless) inventory of:Windows OS, Office, Win Servers, Exchange, Sharepoint, Lync, SCCM, SCEP, SQL, VMWare (vSphere, vCenter, ESX, Server),Oracle, Sybase, selected Linux distributions, et al.Evaluates hardware against system reqs

From the FAQ on the Microsoft site.

Q: Does the MAP Toolkit send any data about my environment to Microsoft?A: By default, no data aboutyour environment is uploaded to Microsoftor anyone else by the MAP Toolkit. Previous versions of the tool do have a capability to download updated content and device driver compatibility information fromMicrosoft, however this is anoptional feature and can be disabled on the first page of the Setup wizard or from the Tools -> Options menu within those versions of the product itself. The only data that Microsoft receives when someone updates their device compatibility information is the IP address of the computer (or intervening firewall) that requested the updates, along with standard HTTP header information, such as the user agent string, etc.Additionally, you may choose to share certain information with Microsoft to aid in the improvement of MAP Toolkit features, via the Customer Experience Improvement Program. The Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP) collects basic information about your hardware configuration and how you use our software and services in order to identify trends and usage patterns. CEIP also collects the type and number of errors you encounter, software and hardware performance, and the speed of services. We will not collect your name, address, or other contact information.The privacy policy for the MAP Toolkit is available here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee216481.aspx

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)

MDOP ComponentsApplication Virtualization (App-V)Allows virtualization and central management of services and applicationsMicrosoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)Delivers a user's personal Windows experience across many devicesMicrosoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)Uses Microsoft Virtual PC to provide an enterprise solution for desktop virtualizationAdvanced Group Policy Management (AGPM)Extends the Group Policy Management Console to provide change control and management for Group Policy Objects Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM)Key recovery, compliance monitoring and reporting, and deployment for BitLockerDiagnostics and Recovery Toolkit (DaRT)Diagnoses and repairs systems that have issues starting or other issues

Software Assurance RenewalsIf you have products under SA, there is a renewal window for that SABetween June 1 and Sept. 30, 2013All Select ordering issues are now resolved with the resellerIf you dont renew, you will have to purchase it new, which is more expensive.Contact Insight to renew SA:The Insight IUC TeamPhone: 1-800-805-3119Email: IUCPG@insight.comFax: 1-480-760-7644

Recent Renewals - CompleteMATLABRenewed 8/22/13; Old codes hard fail 9/30Added 4 toolboxes:MATLAB CoderSimPower SystemsCommunication System ToolboxRF ToolboxIf you still need codes, request them today via Self Service

Completed Renewals IISASRenewals began 9/1 with new codes (already received; current codes warn on 9/30, hard fail 12/31/13Renewing SAS 9.1.3, SAS 9.2, SAS 9.3, and SAS 9.4SAS 9.4 is in testing (64-bit only)Distribution UpdateOCIO is intending to provide the software on a USB key to individuals having difficulty with the download via the Buckeye Bar

Upcoming RenewalsJMPExpiration: Nov. 30Warnings start: Jan. 15Codes Hard Fail: March 1SigmaPlotCodes Fail: approx. Dec. 4MapleExpiration Dec. 17 (no codes to replace)

Updating the ITSD KnowledgebaseSLS is reviewing and updating all articles in the KB to help both agents and end-users resolve issues.Updated articles so far on:NvivoMinitabSPSSMATLABSASThe aim is to provide installation, activation, and error resolution information for all common issues we encounter

Gartner for Technical Professionals (GTP)Subset of Gartner research; access to information on Gartner technology webinars, podcasts, event info; technical level of research documentation (i.e. How To, Framework); can obtain a 60 minute conference call with Gartner analysts (named account users only)Available only to university IT staff in IT roles (not available to OSU Med Center or OARnet)Can obtain a GTP account by reaching out to Tracey Richardson, richardson.408@osu.edu, or Tyler Denboer, tyler.denboer@gartner.com.

Gartner for Technical Professionals (GTP)Scheduling On Boarding Sessions with Gartner (done via Webex) for October 3, 14, and 16 at 10am and 2pm all daysEmail Jenny Culp, culp.42@osu.edu, to get scheduled for one of these on boarding sessionsIf you cannot make it to any of these on boarding sessions but would still like to have on boarding, reach out to Tyler Denboer at Gartner to schedule one

Red Hat SupportWe are interested in your experiences of their supportIf you have used their support, how has it been?If you have a contract for support, what have your experiences been with that contract?

Creative SoftwareOSU provided two representatives at MHECs Creative Software RFP review in Chicago two weeks ago.RFP results to be announced end of OctoberAdobe Creative Cloud PurchasesDepartments who need Adobe may purchase through WiredOut at this timeAdobe no longer offers perpetual licensing, concurrent licensing, or virtualizationIUC is preparing to work with Adobe as wellAim is to resolve classroom use issues

Secunia 7Secunia 7 is availableEveryone must upgrade at the same timeIf we did the upgrade this month, would people be ready?If we did it in November, would that be too late for folks?

Questions/CommentsNext meeting October 31, 2013, 10 AM, 580 Baker SystemsThere is no December meeting, but by January we will no longer have use of BSE 580. Does anyone have a room we can use?Mike Dangler will be out of the office from Oct. 15th (at the latest) for at least 3 weeksMike Emanuele (emanuele.2) will be his backup during that timePlease continue to submit requests through self-service or software@osu.edu