Guides on Licensing

BizTalk Server licensing guide in SPLA and BYOL
BizTalk Server in SPLA and BYOL: per-core licensing rules, calculation formulas, compliance requirements, and common reporting mistakes.

SQL Server licensing guide for service providers and clients
Get a quick reference guide for licensing SQL Server on hosting with SPLA and BYOL. Understand licensing models, calculate licenses, and avoid common mistakes.

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Explained - 2025
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Guide for IT and procurement. Includes true-up, renewal, and negotiation advice from independent experts with 20+ years of experience.

EA vs MCA-E vs CSP: What's Best for Your Enterprise?
EA is being phased out—fast. Here’s what mid-sized and enterprise customers need to know about MCA-E, CSP, and how to avoid 15–30% cost increases during the transition.

Visual Studio, MSDN, non-production hosting in SPLA
It’s easy to forget that hosted environments’ rules differ from on-premises. You may not discount “non-production” workloads the same way as on-premises.

Work-from-home: Remote Desktop Access licensing in SPLA
Learn how to calculate licenses when you provide solutions for work-from-anywhere. How to license Remote Desktop Access, including Citrix and Microsoft Office.

An expert guide to perfecting IaaS licensing
SPLA, CSP-Hosting, BYOL, Azure Stack HCI for Hosters: What is the right mix for IaaS that is cost-efficient and compliant at the same time? Available options and actionable advice from independent advisors.

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Licensing Guide and Training
SQL Server 2022 Licensing explained in text, video, and graphics. On-premises and Azure. Clusters and containers. From basics to advanced scenarios.

Microsoft BYOL Options and Cost Savings
Microsoft Bring-Your-Own-License options and programs. Azure Hybrid Benefit. License Mobility. Flexible Virtualisation. How to use. Rules and requirements.

What is Software Assurance? Mistakes to avoid
Software Assurance is often seen as an upgrade right only. It is a dangerous misconception. Let your SA lapse, and you may need to change your entire IT.

Introduction to Microsoft Visio Licensing
Our guide clarifies Microsoft Visio licensing options, helping you choose the right one for your diagramming needs.

How to buy Microsoft licenses (as an organisation)
Discover various methods to buy Microsoft licenses: volume licensing, pre-installed, bundled software, and cloud providers. Choose what works for you.