Other Balance Sheet Components (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012
Accrued liabilities:
Compensation and benefits	$ 74,889	$ 65,963
Accrued taxes	15,570	25,275
Other	34,653	42,358
Total accrued liabilities	125,112	133,596
Deferred revenue, current:
License	7,289	25,221
Service and maintenance	251,026	238,255
Total deferred revenue, current	$ 258,315	$ 263,476

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