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Microsoft licensing on Enterprise Agreement true-up, Software Assurance, Copilot, SQL Server, Windows Server, and cloud terms. Coverage tracks assigned versus entitled seats, listed-provider pricing, and changes that land without a buying decision.

True-up is not a seat export. Posts here walk the paper you already hold, the products that true-up, and the cloud SKUs that price differently once a listed provider is in the path. Copilot and SQL sit in the same EA conversation when they share the same true-up cycle.

Microsoft Flexible Virtualization Benefit – What you need to know

By Alex Cojocaru | February 6, 2023

In Oct 2022, Microsoft revamped its licensing policies by integrating new options for outsourcing software…

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement: benefits, drawbacks, and negotiation tips

By Alex Cojocaru | January 31, 2023

The Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) is a volume licensing program designed for organizations with more…

Microsoft 365 licensing guide

By Alex Cojocaru | January 30, 2023

Microsoft 365 is like the ultimate tech bundle for companies. It’s licensed per user and…

Licensing Q&A: What is Microsoft 365?

By Alex Cojocaru | January 26, 2023

Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service offered by Microsoft that provides a range of productivity,…

System Center 2022 Licenses Managed Cores. Standard Gets Two OSEs.

By Alex Cojocaru | January 25, 2023

You opened a 2022 licensing URL. Keep it. System Center 2022 is still what a…

Introduction to Microsoft Core licensing models

By Alex Cojocaru | January 24, 2023

If you’re new to Microsoft licensing one of the most basic concepts you need to…

Licensing Q&A: How do I determine which Windows Server edition is more economical?

By Alex Cojocaru | January 12, 2023

If you have a hard time trying to figure out whether to go for the…

Microsoft Windows Server 2022 licensing guide

By Alex Cojocaru | January 11, 2023

Want to know the ins and outs of Windows Server 2022 licensing? Look no further,…

Microsoft Volume Licensing guide

By Alex Cojocaru | January 6, 2023

If you’re looking to license Microsoft products for your organization, it’s important to understand the…

Microsoft 2023 price update

By Alex Cojocaru | January 5, 2023

Microsoft has announced plans to implement “price harmonization” in 2023, which involves bringing local currency…

Licensing Q&A: How do you license SQL Server 2022 in containers?

By Alex Cojocaru | January 5, 2023

SQL Server can be used on Linux and Docker platforms, which means you can run…

SQL Server 2022 Licenses Cores. VMs Need SA.

By Alex Cojocaru | January 4, 2023

You opened a 2022 licensing URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2022 is still what a…

How inflation affects software prices

By Alex Cojocaru | January 3, 2023

You’re not alone if you’re feeling the pinch at the gas pump or grocery store.…

Microsoft SQL Server in AWS – what to consider for a cost-efficient setup?

By Alex Cojocaru | November 10, 2022

If you’re thinking of migrating your existing Microsoft SQL Server environments to AWS, or just…