Office Audit and Control Management Server (Discounted)

Office Audit and Control Management (ACM) Server is revision control server software for monitoring and managing changes made to Excel spreadsheets and Access databases.

This offer provides one server license for running the software on a single server. Each user or device that accesses ACM Server or whose content is managed by the server must also have two client access licenses (CALs): a SharePoint Standard CAL and a SharePoint Enterprise CAL. Note that there are no separate ACM Server CALs.

Which Versions of This Software Are Available?

You can choose to download the current version or the previous version of this software. You can find out which version is the current one on the Current Versions of Microsoft Products page. In addition, you can download the software in any language that's available.

Benefits for Organizations

If you have system administration experience, you can use ACM Server to

• Reduce operational risk by monitoring changes to mission-critical Excel workbooks or Access databases in your organization
• Comply with government or third-party regulations for data retention and information security, such as HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model Audit Rule, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Financial Services Authority, Solvency II, Basel II, and MiFID

Major Capabilities

• Cell-level audit trails: The software remotely monitors files on corporate file shares and in SharePoint document libraries. It keeps a revision history for your files, so you can compare any two versions and restore prior versions.
• Automated internal controls: You can automate key controls for cell-level auditing, version control, change control, security, data integrity, segregation of duties, and reporting.
• Web-based interface: The administrative user interface of ACM Server is web-based and similar to the SharePoint Server interface.

Compatible with English Operating Systems Only

ACM Server is supported only on computers running the English US language version of Windows Server. However, you may use any language in your Excel and Access files.

Software Assurance

Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.

Obtaining This Product

To receive discounted Microsoft products with Software Assurance, you'll need to accept and electronically sign a Volume Licensing Agreement. After you place your request, you'll receive an email from Microsoft eAgreements with a link to the Volume Licensing Agreement. Your request won't be approved until you've signed the agreement.

When your request has been approved, TechSoup will send a message to your organization email address with further instructions.

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