Windows Server 2025 with Azure Arc Pay-as-you-Go
Windows Server

Windows Server 2025 with Azure Arc Pay-as-you-Go

Although it is an excellent update that provides better customer choice in licensing Windows Server 2025, the Pay-as-you-Go option is so far unusable considering the current language in Microsoft Product Terms.

December 02, 2024
Windows Server BYOL decoded
SPLA and CSP Hosting

Windows Server BYOL decoded

Understand the differences between many Windows Server licensing scenarios in the Cloud. We compare terms for Azure, AWS, Google, and “regular” providers.

February 01, 2024
Licensing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Azure
Azure

Licensing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Azure

Do you need to license Remote Desktop Services CALs in Azure? It can be pretty confusing, so let us explain it as simply as possible.

January 31, 2023
Microsoft Server Licenses in VMware and Hyper-V
Licensing

Microsoft Server Licenses in VMware and Hyper-V

When virtualising Microsoft server software, one question often arises: “How do I handle licensing?” Especially when you’re using virtual machine mobility.

January 10, 2023
Windows Server and SQL Server licensing in containers
Windows Server

Windows Server and SQL Server licensing in containers

There’s considerable frustration because Windows Server and SQL Server are licensed differently in containers. 

December 07, 2022
Licensing Windows Server in SPLA and CSP Hosting
SPLA and CSP Hosting

Licensing Windows Server in SPLA and CSP Hosting

Quick reference guide on licensing Microsoft Windows Server in SPLA for providers and their customers: core licences, BYOL, CAL/SAL, virtualisation.

October 04, 2022