Licensing

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.

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

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