| Subject | German | English |
| comp., MS | aktives Upgrade | active upgrade (An upgrade that is performed on a sequenced application package without shutting down the server that streams it) |
| comp., MS | Upgrade mit Wartungsplan | upgrade with maintenance (The type of volume license agreement that grants the new version rights to the licensed product family throughout the term of the customer's volume license agreement) |
| comp., MS | visuelles Upgrade | visual upgrade (A feature that enables low-impact upgrades by allowing users or administrators to have more control over when the UI transitions from one version to the next) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8-Upgrade-Assistent | Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant (A downloadable app that helps users choose which edition of Windows 8 is right for them, determine if their hardware can support it, determine the compatibility of apps and devices and assist with any changes that are needed, and then purchase and install it from within the app) |