FinOps and ITAM

Microsoft bundles Security Copilot with M365 E5, but the 400 SCU allocation per 1,000 users may not last. Overage billing at $6 per SCU awaits.

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) requires a "platform commitment." It provides cost and management benefits but carries financial risks.

SCE offers discounts for bulk Microsoft licensing, but comes with legacy license restrictions. Analyse the cost-benefit before committing.

ISV licenses come with specific hosting restrictions for service providers. Understand the rules around dedicated hardware, sublicensing, and limited usage.

Eligible educational institutions may get discounted pricing for Microsoft licences on hosting with Microsoft SPLA service providers and in the Cloud.

Need to run SQL Server 2019 but own 2022 licenses? Downgrading versions is allowed, but edition downgrades need explicit rights. Key rules explained.