In order to be able to use an Embedded licence from Microsoft, you need to be approved by Microsoft as an Embedded OEM Manufacturer. With Avnet as your distributor, we can facilitate the CLA process for you. There is no cost associated with this and Avnet can usually process this in a matter of days on your behalf.
What we will need to know is:
- Your CLA number if you have one (if you don’t have a CLA number, we can arrange this for you)
- Your company name and address
- The full name of the person who has responsibility in your company for the CLA agreement with Microsoft.
- The email address of the above person.
What happens then is:
- Your CLA contact will receive a link directly from Microsoft, with the CLA details and approval process.
- Once approved by Microsoft, your company will be issued with an Embedded CLA number, which will allow you to purchase Embedded licences via Avnet.
- Your company can buy embedded licenses individually and Avnet can also preinstall these as part of a Server, Workstation or laptop project as part of this proposal or new engagements going forward.
- Once a Purchase Order has been received by Avnet for e.g. individual licenses, they are typically shipped within 1-2 business days and delivered within 14 days and the required location.
- Compared to normal licenses, Embedded licenses have different part numbers. We can ensure you have access to instantly download and access the latest Microsoft releases via the OPK Portal for Embedded Customers. This ensures that your technical team can test and build master OS images at no cost. Licences only need to be purchased when the products go into production.
- In most cases customers provide Avnet with a Server image, which is subsequently installed on the hardware. Avnet can also handle the image creation, which is subsequently signed off and approved by you as the OEM Manufacture and product owner.
Want to apply for an OEM Customer Licence Agreement (CLA)? Fill in this form and we will do the rest!
Applying for a CLA is quick and easy with Avnet. Fill in the boxes below and we will submit an application for you and will be in touch!
