Other Protocol Licensing Programs

Microsoft offers a patent license for the Windows file server protocols set used in server implementations between network server file management and delivery services.

The Protocol Optimization Licensing Program (POLP) permits the modification of Microsoft standard protocol packets for use in branch office and WAN Optimization scenarios.

Microsoft offers a patent license for the RDP protocol set used for securely channeling communications between components of remote clients and terminal servers.

Microsoft offers a license that grants rights to use certain Windows Server operating system protocols that are outside the scope of other agreements.