Domain vs Workgroup: which RDS CALs do you need?
Find out what the difference between a network domain and a workgroup is, and what RDS CALs to use for each type.
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Hybrid Software Licensing: The Strategic Advantage Your Enterprise is Missing
While most enterprises rush headlong into full subscription models, industry leaders are discovering a more nuanced approach: strategic hybrid licensing. Learn how combining perpetual licenses with selective subscriptions can reduce total IT spend by up to 40% while increasing operational flexibility – a strategy that’s becoming the hallmark of sophisticated IT procurement.
Beyond the Bargain: Your Essential Guide to Safe Software Procurement
Think that incredibly cheap software license is a smart business move? Think again. Discover why proper documentation matters more than price tags, and learn how to protect your business from costly licensing pitfalls. In today’s cost-conscious business environment, the allure of dramatically discounted software licenses can be hard to resist. But as the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
When is SQL Server 2019 a better choice than SQL Server 2022?
When looking for an SQL Server to deploy in their IT infrastructure, organizations often jump to the latest version on offer by Microsoft – currently this is SQL Server 2022 which allures new customers with a prospect of deeper collaboration with Microsoft Azure services. However, it also brings important (and potentially quite costly) changes in its licensing terms and conditions, which should be carefully evaluated by customers who wish to avoid unnecessary spending, especially if it’s for features they do not need or use.
Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans no longer contain Teams – what does this mean for your business?
As of October 2023, Microsoft is removing Teams from their Enterprise suites for the EEA and Switzerland. The affected subscription plans, such as Office 365 E1/E3/E5 and Microsoft 365 E3/E5, will no longer include the popular collaboration service – it will be available for purchase only as a separate product.
Why are Microsoft Volume products better for your company than OEM?
Many companies and organizations find Microsoft’s business licensing complex and difficult to navigate. Let’s clarify the key differences between Volume and OEM licensing and explain why Volume licenses are the better choice for business use.
Microsoft Volume Licensing: Product keys FAQ
Microsoft Volume Licensing (including OLP, EA programs, etc.) offers two activation methods for products: using either MAK (Multiple Activation Key) or KMS (Key Management Service) keys. How do they function and what’s the difference between them?
Why should you buy CAL Suites instead of separate CALs?
Licensing of Microsoft server products can be quite complex – beside acquiring the correct type and number of licenses for the server configuration itself, you also need to have an appropriate amount of client-access licenses (CALs) for all the users or devices that will access the server and its services. To simplify licensing and reduce costs significantly, companies should consider getting MS CAL Suites instead of separate CALs for each server product.
What is a software license and what types of Microsoft licenses are there?
A software license gives you the legal right to install, use, access, display, run, or otherwise interact with a specific software program. It also covers things such as downgrade rights and specifies if a license is perpetual (everlasting) or non-perpetual (temporary with a specific end date).
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