Comparing Open Licensing and CSP Programs
Lots of SPLA/MSP partners have end users that have purchased licenses through the Open Licensing program with Microsoft. In this article, we will review the differences between Open and CSP [...]
Part 2 of 4 -Part Series: The Audit Notification: What to look for in the data collection
This is a continuation of our first blog post found here Ok, you made it through the kick-off call. During that time, I’m sure they provided you with dates, timelines, [...]
Part 1 of 4 -Part Series: The Audit Notification – What to look for on your kick-off call
Audits are not always a bad thing. In some ways, it automatically forces you to clean up your datacenter environment and a chance to restart your license reporting. In this [...]
The QMTH Dilemma for Both Microsoft and CSP Providers
In this article, we break down what the QMTH is and what you should consider before signing your addendum. How do I grasp QMTH in the simplest terms possible for [...]
Licensing SQL 2016 and Windows 2016
In today's article, we will review Per Core licensing in SPLA for Windows and SQL Server. What products are licensed by core? Application - SQL Server 2016 Per Core (OS) [...]
CALS, SALS and Multiplexing. 101 Licensing for on premise and cloud environments
In this article, we will take a closer look at CAL's and SAL's...what they are and how to license them. We will also look at the User Subscription License (USL) [...]
How the Microsoft CSP Indirect Program Works…Directly
The CSP Indirect program is a quick and relatively painless way to get started with Office 365 and other cloud solutions. In this article, we will review how it works, [...]