Licensing

Is it still a good idea to switch some or all of your Microsoft licensing to CSP in 2022? Here’s a story you may relate to.

You may be a procurement manager in the software category, and you were given Microsoft to manage as a vendor. And you would like to know, “what is it I have to deal with?” What is all this jargon: renewals, true-ups, commitments?

Let me guess; your IT budget isn’t infinite. Here are 5+1 practical ideas on how you can optimise your SQL Server estate so that you can free up some money for the more important stuff.

Do you deploy SQL Server Integration Services separate from SQL database, and think that it’s free? STOP. It requires a full SQL licence.

Microsoft Software Assurance is often seen as an upgrade right only. However, it is a dangerous misconception. Let your SA lapse, and you may need to change the way you do your entire IT.

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

What is going on right now with Microsoft licensing? How will this affect businesses like yours in 2022? And importantly, what can you do about it?

A customer had 672 Office Professional Plus licenses with active Software Assurance until September last year. Then they bought 608 M365 E3 From SA subscriptions in October. Do they retain all 672 perpetual licenses along with the 608 M365 E3 from SA subscriptions?