Accessing Your Software
Whether or not you need to purchase media for software varies based on the type of product you are licensing. For most manufacturers, after your purchase is complete, you will receive a download link to begin using your software. However, some manufacturers require media sets in order to install your software.
Adobe Licensing
Perpetual (non-subscription based) Adobe purchases require a media disc to begin installation. If your institution is purchasing perpetual Adobe software and does not already own the media disc, be sure to add the media SKU to your purchase with checking out through the OETC Store.
Please contact us should you need assistance adding a media set to your purchase.
If your institution is purchasing software associated with our Adobe VIP contract, your designated account manager should be able to access the Adobe web portal to deploy your license. If you are unsure of who your institution's Adobe account manager is, please contact your IT department for more information.
For account administrators: Upon making your initial VIP purchase, you will receive an email invitation from Adobe Systems Incorporated inviting your to join the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP), use the "Join Now" action to proceed. Once you have accepted the Terms and Conditions, you will be able to log into the VIP Admin Console. Upon each order's completion, you will receive a confirmation email containing the order summary and license anniversary date.
Microsoft Licensing
If your institution is ordering Microsoft licensing from the Educational Enrollment Solution (EES) contract, someone within your institution should have access to the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC), where the licenses will be available after your order has completely processed. To find out who in your organization has VLSC access, please contact your IT department.
If your institution is purchasing perpetual Microsoft licenses, a media set is required to proceed with the installation process.
To purchase a media set, contact OETC or add the media set SKU to your cart when checking out through the OETC Store.