Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jul. 29, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Depreciation Period by Type of Assets

Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method, generally over the following periods:

Asset Category	Period
Buildings	25 years
Building improvements	10 years
Leasehold improvements	Shorter of remaining lease term or up to 10 years
Computer equipment and related software	30 to 36 months
Production, engineering, and other equipment	Up to 5 years
Operating lease assets	Based on lease term
Furniture and fixtures	5 years

Summary of Current and Expected Revenue Recognition Timing

The table below details both the current and expected revenue recognition timing in these areas:

	Current Revenue Standard	New Revenue Standard
Software arrangements:
Perpetual software licenses	Upfront	Upfront
Term software licenses	Ratable	Upfront
Security software licenses	Ratable	Ratable
Enterprise license agreements	Ratable	Upfront
Software support services	Ratable	Ratable
Software-as-a-service	Ratable	Ratable
Two-tier distribution	Sell-Through	Sell-In