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Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for Embedded Systems Launch

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for embedded systems provides OEMs with a robust database for embedded applications deployed on server appliances. Server appliances can interoperate with powerful business intelligence (BI) tools to help deliver key insights for customers. OEM Resources for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for embedded systems Editions, licensing, and feature highlights training available on these websites: Windows Embedded Partner Resource Center...

Licensing Overview

Embedded
Embedded licensing is designed specifically for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and allows them to use Microsoft products on their proprietary devices in dedicated scenarios.
System Builder/OEM
An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) system builder is usually a computer manufacturer who sells their hardware with preinstalled software.
Volume
Open License is a good volume licensing option if you are a corporate, academic, charitable, or government organization that wants to pay as you go.
ISV Royalty
The ISV Royalty Licensing Program gives independent software vendors (ISVs) an easy, convenient way to integrate Microsoft^® licensed products into their software solutions, replicate solutions and distribute fully-licensed and supported unified solutions to their customers.