Microsoft Licensing Academy Events

The Latest Licensing News: November 2021 (24th November)

Your License. Our passion. Gain valuable insights into Microsoft’s product licensing through Microsoft Licensing Academy. Join our most recent live webinar with professional trainer, Vicky Lea, to discuss the latest licensing developments this month.

Azure Licensing - Part 1

This month and part 1 of the Azure licensing webinar we will be looking into, Azure purchasing options, via an Enterprise Agreements, direct from a Microsoft Salesperson and via CSP. We will also look at Azure cost management. Stay tuned for part 2 in December where we will be looking into Windows Server and SQL Server as well as Azure Dedicated Host.

The Latest Licensing News

Earlier this year we announced the release of our new Windows 365 Cloud PC service and in this session we're looking into the licensing of Windows 365. Additionally, we'll take a look at some of the recent licensing updates for more Microsoft products such as Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Apps and Windows Server / SQL Server ESU.

Licensing Microsoft 365

In this session we will learn about the licensing of Microsoft 365. The session will cover the following topics: Licensing Microsoft 365 for enterprise and Firstline Worker users. Licensing Microsoft 365 users for compliance and security solutions. Licensing Microsoft 365 in Windows Virtual Desktop solutions

Power Platform Licensing

In this session we will look at the key products of Power Platform. We will cover how the following are licensed: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents.

Modern Workplace - Part 1

In this session we’ll take the time to learn about some of the key concepts of Microsoft product licensing. We’ll cover topics such as licensing the Modern Workplace, which will include Microsoft 365, Office Professional Plus 2019, Windows 10, Windows Virtual Desktop, and End of Support for Windows 7. Also, we will take a look at understanding the licensing benefits of the Modern Workplace, options for transitioning to Modern Workplace solutions and licensing a hybrid infrastructure.

Modern Workplace - Part 2

In this session we’ll take the time to learn about some of the key concepts of Microsoft product licensing. We’ll cover topics such as licensing the Modern Workplace, which will include Windows Virtual Desktop, and End of Support for Windows 7 as well as options for buying Microsoft licenses. We will also take a look at options for Windows 7 End of Support, Windows Virtual Desktop solutions and customer options for buying licenses.

Licensing Dynamics 365 ERP

In this session we will look at the key products of Power Platform. We will cover how the following are licensed: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents.

Licensing Dynamics 365 CRM

In this session we will look at how the Customer Engagement components, that make up the online CRM solution, are licensed. We will cover the following topics: Customer Engagement apps, Specialist solutions and how to buy Customer Engagement licenses.

Licensing Windows Server and SQL Server

In this session we will dive into the licensing of Windows Server and SQL Server in an on-premises infrastructure. The session covers the following topics: Licensing Windows Server for internal and external users, Licensing Windows Server in physical and virtual environments, Licensing SQL, Server in physical and virtual environments, Options for licensing SQL Server across a server farm and Licensing SQL Server for high availability.

Azure Licensing - Part 1

In this session we will take the time to learn about the licensing of Windows Server and SQL Server in Azure. We will cover the following topics: Options for licensing Windows Server in Azure, Using Reserved Instances and the Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server, Licensing SQL Server, IaaS and PaaS solutions in Azure, Using Reserved Capacity and the Azure Hybrid Benefit for SQL Server, Licensing Windows Server and SQL Server in Azure Dedicated Host solutions.

Azure Licensing - Part 2

In this session we will look at some of the different ways that you can optimize your spend in Azure. We will cover the following topics: Using the Azure Pricing Calculator to estimate costs, Tips for making savings with Azure solutions, Using Azure Advisor recommendations and managing spend with the Azure Cost Management tools.