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28 Feb 2024FinOps and ITAM

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

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8 Nov 2023FinOps and ITAM

Rights to Use Other Versions and Lower Editions in Microsoft Licensing

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

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5 Jan 2023FinOps and ITAM

New SQL Server 2022 rules - good or bad?

SQL Server 2022 introduces significant licensing changes that may impact your budgets. Key updates on procurement rules and cost optimisation strategies.

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4 Oct 2022FinOps and ITAM

Fundamental changes to Microsoft BYOL in October 2022

October 2022 brought major changes to Microsoft BYOL rules. Flexible Virtualisation replaces QMTH, and hosting Windows 11 and M365 apps is now easier.