BizTalk Server licensing guide in SPLA and BYOL
SPLA and CSP Hosting

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.

September 30, 2025
SQL Server licensing guide for service providers and clients
SPLA and CSP Hosting

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.

September 25, 2025
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Explained - 2025
Enterprise Agreement

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.

September 17, 2025
EA vs MCA-E vs CSP: What's Best for Your Enterprise?
Licensing

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.

July 28, 2025
Visual Studio, MSDN, non-production hosting in SPLA
SPLA and CSP Hosting

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.

November 30, 2024
Work-from-home: Remote Desktop Access licensing in SPLA
SPLA and CSP Hosting

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.

December 01, 2024
An expert guide to perfecting IaaS licensing
SPLA and CSP Hosting

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.

October 23, 2024
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Licensing Guide and Training
SQL Server

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.

March 28, 2024
Microsoft BYOL Options and Cost Savings
FinOps & Cloud Economics

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.

February 27, 2024
What is Software Assurance? Mistakes to avoid
Software Assurance

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.

September 12, 2023
Introduction to Microsoft Visio Licensing
Microsoft

Introduction to Microsoft Visio Licensing

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

March 15, 2023
How to buy Microsoft licenses (as an organisation)
Procurement

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.

January 10, 2023