Microsoft SPLA and Licensing Q&A - May 2025
We're answering Microsoft licensing questions sent to our support line from March to May 2025.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Hosting Out of Support Products
02:38 Licensing for Hyper-V Hosts
03:51 Remote Desktop Device CALs
04:17 Self-Hosting for Software Vendors
05:17 SQL Server SAL and Core Licensing Scenarios
07:10 Legacy SQL Server Instances and Software Assurance
08:48 End User License Terms Document
09:19 Reporting SALs for Service Accounts
10:36 Power BI Report Server Licensing
11:17 Upcoming SPLA Changes in October 2025
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🗣️ SPEAKER 🗣️
- Alexander Golev ► https://samexpert.com/about/senior-leadership/
💬 CONSULT WITH US 💬
Talk to the team about your business ► https://samexpert.com/contact/
🟠 LOOK FOR SAMEXPERT 🟠
SAMexpert is a leading Microsoft consultancy, helping businesses around the world save millions.
Learn more ► https://SAMexpert.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 Hosting Out of Support Products
02:38 Licensing for Hyper-V Hosts
03:51 Remote Desktop Device CALs
04:17 Self-Hosting for Software Vendors
05:17 SQL Server SAL and Core Licensing Scenarios
07:10 Legacy SQL Server Instances and Software Assurance
08:48 End User License Terms Document
09:19 Reporting SALs for Service Accounts
10:36 Power BI Report Server Licensing
11:17 Upcoming SPLA Changes in October 2025