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Licensing in the cloud era
The document reviews Microsoft licensing for workplace productivity, focusing on Microsoft 365 and its transition from device-based to user-based licensing. It provides insights on Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, tips for effective licensing management, and resource tools for assessment. Additionally, it highlights considerations for legacy systems and the importance of understanding organizational needs during the transition.
Licensing in the cloud era
- 1. Licensing in theCloud Era A look at Microsoft Licensing for Workplace productivity
- 2. Disclaimer • I’m nota lawyer or a Licensing Specialist! • I’ve been tasked with managing our True-up, EA renewal and Premier support relationships with Microsoft @ work and being doing so for the last 3 years. • I’ve gathered information from Microsoft, our Licensing partner and knowledge from Gartner on this topic as well as Digital Workplace initiatives. • I love the complexities of MS licensing, but it is an “art” and stuff changes every day.
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- 4. In the goodol’ days…
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- 6. … now, perUser licensing
- 7. Microsoft 365 Business Windows10 Pro • Upgrade Rights from Win 7/8/10 Office 365 Small Business • Including Business apps EMS “Lite” • Device Management • Windows AutoPilot • Secure data across devices Up to 300 devices, no on-premises AD supported, only Cloud accounts, Azure AD joined. Information gone from docs.microsoft.com, maybe is dead! $20 bucks a month, compared to 12.50 for O365 Business Premium
- 8. Extra tools inSmall Business suites
- 9. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement •500 seat minimum • Savings of 15% to 45% based on volume. • Software Assurance (included in EA): • Rights to new software releases during the term of the agreement at no additional cost. • Access to unique technologies. • Planning Services to enable efficient deployments. • In-person and online training for IT pros and end users. • 24x7 problem resolution support.
- 11. Microsoft 365 Enterprise Thebundle of Bundles! Windows 10 E3/E5 Office 365 EMS
- 12. Moving from oldmodel to new model True Per User Exchange OL Archiving Exchange Server Ent. CAL Lync Server Ent CAL System Center CM Windows Server CAL Windows RMS SharePoint Server Ent. CAL Windows Enterprise (Device) Office Pro Plus (Device)
- 17. Miguel’s Tips forLicensing • If you are transitioning from “Classic” licensing, make sure to: • Count users, devices • Figure out roles for your organization based on capabilities • Consider using E-Cal bridge if not using M365 and want to retain on-prem usage. • If possible, avoid add-on SKUs like Office 365 add-on , unless you are not sure about moving to cloud. • Review EMS closely, it might make sense to buy “piece meal” unless if you only need fewer capabilities. • Have a clear onboarding/offboarding process that includes Office 365 licensing decommission. Beware over-reservation!
- 18. Miguel’s Tips forLicensing • Consider moving Project and Visio to online service (use from SA pricing if possible) • Leverage true-down for online services. • Consider M365 E3/E5 bundles to retain on-premises rights. • Very important if you are still running Exchange, SharePoint, etc. on- prem. • Skype for Business – consider M365 E3 + add-ons vs M365 E5 or go piecemeal if you have clarity on your users needs. • Calling Plans (PSTN Calling) in preview for Canada at the moment! • No FIM or ADFS? Consider Azure AD Capabilities (part of EMS)
- 19. Tools and resourcesto help your assessment •SCCM •Intune •Your CMDB, i.e. Service Now. •Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit for Software Licensing and Asset Management
- 20. Lagniappe! • Windows Servermoved to per-core model, look at transition rights • Use a lot of Dev/QA? Leverage Visual Studio Subscriptions, get Pro for Office Server products, also includes O365 Dev subscription (up to 25 users), Office Pro Plus (desktop install one device) and Azure credits. • New startup project? Look into BizSpark • Studying? Look into Microsoft Imagine.