Guides on Microsoft
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 vs Cloud Solution Provider program
Learn the differences between Microsoft EA and CSP. Find out which licensing program is right for you with our comprehensive guide. Get expert advice.
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.
The Complete Guide to Migrating from Power BI Premium to Microsoft Fabric
Microsoft is retiring Power BI Premium P SKUs, requiring enterprises to migrate to Microsoft Fabric. A structured migration strategy minimises disruption, controls costs, and unlocks new analytics capabilities.
Microsoft SPLA Explained: Everything You Need to Know - 2025
What is SPLA, and how does it work? Benefits for providers and end-users. Hosting providers’ licensing options. SPLA audits and compliance.
SPLA Audit How-to Guide 2025
SPLA audits are inevitable, disruptive, and confusing. The results can be shocking if you are not prepared. Here’s how to pass a SPLA audit with flying colours.
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.
SPLA Audits: The Ultimate Importance of Correct Scope
In SPLA audits, a common pitfall is misinterpreting the audit scope, often leading to the erroneous inclusion of non-hosting environments as SPLA debt.
Microsoft Audit Letter - What You Can and Must Do
Learn how to handle a Microsoft audit letter and prepare for the process. Understand your rights and minimise financial risks with our expert tips.
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.
A SAM Veteran's Guide to Microsoft Audit Readiness
Microsoft audits are an unwelcome reality for service providers in the hosting, data centre, and SaaS space. However, with the right approach, these audits can be successfully managed and potentially even prevented altogether.