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Historically, stocking pre-loaded servers meant purchasing standard,
fixed-configuration hardware. With the Reseller Option Kit (ROK), the
server and operating system licenses can be purchased and shipped
separately. As a result, resellers now have the flexibility to provide
the level of customization that customers demand without the costly
inventory requirements.
A server with a Windows Server operating system can improve your
customer's infrastructure and can help reduce operational costs with
proven, predictable, and security-enhanced technologies that are tightly
integrated, familiar, and easy to manage. Help save time and money by
purchasing your server software licenses preinstalled on a server—and
help save your customers time by getting software support from you.
What is the ROK? The ROK is simple to buy and enables customers to
purchase a server and a Windows operating system at a great low price.
The ROK includes stand-alone products that are stocked like any other
option that offers distributors and resellers convenience, cost savings,
and the opportunity to increase your average sales price.
The Windows Server operating system ROK software can be installed on
virtually any server. The software must be installed before delivering
to the end user.
Key Benefits for Local OEM System Builders • Great pricing. Take
advantage of a great price to help lower your product acquisition costs
and increase margins. • Convenience and flexibility. Enjoy convenience
in ordering and stock flexibility. • Add-on sales. Sell Software
Assurance and get more opportunities to sell value-added services. Why
Recommend to Your Customers? • A great price. Licensing the server and
the Windows operating system together with the ROK offers your customers
better pricing than buying licenses for them separately. • Convenient
deployment. Ordering the ROK through a local OEM is a fast and easy way
for your customers to deploy server software. • Easy ordering. Ordering
Windows Server 2003 R2 ROK together with the server offers your
customers simple, one-stop shopping convenience. • Ramp up quickly. Your
customers get server and operating system installation support and
training directly from you.
How is ROK Sold?
The ROK is sold and stocked like any other option. • Resellers
purchase the server and Windows Server ROK software licenses from
authorized OEM Distributor's. The reseller also has the
flexibility to purchase the server hardware and software licenses
together or separately. • The reseller installs the operating system and
the Windows Certificate of Authenticity (COA) before delivering the new
server to the end user. What is in the ROK? The Reseller Option Kit
includes: • Windows Server CDs and documentation • Windows Server
Certificate of Authenticity label • Five Client Access Licenses (CALs) •
Software telephone installation, configuration, and setup support
Download the up-to-date information on how ROK works here.
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