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For people who get confused when it comes to licenses and Microsoft SPLA license inventory and want nothing more than  to understand which category requires Microsoft licenses, the feelings are mutual. Here in this post, we will go through the categories which need Microsoft licensing one by one. 5 categories need Microsoft licensing to operate them. These categories include-   Desktop application Two license types of Microsoft office are more famous than others, especially among people who do not like to use open source. Those two types of desktop applications are desktop application licenses and user subscription licenses. Operating system license Any time you buy a new laptop or computer you will find that they come with pre-installed Microsoft windows. And although it is pre-installed in the end-user hardware there are many organisations out there that buy more licenses to increase the functionality of their device. Operating server for Microsoft software If you are wor...

SPLA license management has always been a tricky task for most people and it is not that strange given the complicated system of SPLA reporting. But unfortunately, there's no escaping this task. Because every organization has to optimize the software carefully. It is important to follow the terms and licensing agreements to avoid problems and confusion in case of a surprise audit. And to effectively manage the software, licenses, and expenses you will need a helping hand. There are many tools out there that help to plan, inspect, implement and manage the software that your organization purchases. They also help to figure out which ones of them are actually getting used, which ones are only used occasionally, and which ones are completely useless. Why go through all these troubles? Doing the above-mentioned thing is important because you cannot afford to slack off on the reporting part. All the purchases, their uses, and every other aspect need to be presented to the authorities du...

Do you regularly get confused between SAM audit & SPLA software ? Then worry not here is a side-by-side comparison of both to help you with their processes. Mode of notification  SAM- you get notified via email.  Software audit- you get the notification through a formal letter. Who gets involved in the process?  SAM- you can use your SAM audit with your SAM tool and team. Software audit- Microsoft appoints a special auditor to conduct the process.  The choice on the matter  SAM- you can or cannot comply with the audit but it is not advised as denial could lead to a software audit.  Software audit- you are bound by the contract to oblige to conduct the process. Denying the matter could lead to legal action against the vendor. Process  Both SAM and software audits have the same processes. In both cases, you will need to show detailed reports on the usage and compare the data against the license you own to procure an influential license position. Any ...

Overspending on Microsoft SPLA licensing is not an alien thing it is pretty normal and many companies face the difficulty of efficient spending on the licenses without going overboard and creating a financial mess. And although there are many SPLA managers out there only some of them are professional enough to tell you how to cut losses. That’s why you need to stay alert all the time and you must know the signs that indicate that you might be overspending on the Microsoft licenses than you should. The intention of being on the safe side always winds people up in doing more than what is required of them.  But in the long run, doing overboard reporting might be a bit disadvantageous. The extra cost that goes into our reporting can be better spent on SPLA licensing or getting a consultation. No deciding on a standard Oftentimes letting things work like they are without deciding on a standard can put you in dangerous situations.  For example, if in SQL Enterprise there is no SQL ...

In this post, we will cover everything you might need to know about the Microsoft SPLA licensing SharePoint . What is Microsoft SharePoint? Many organizations use Microsoft SharePoint to create websites. The main use of SharePoint is to have a secure place to store, organize, share and have easy access to all the information that too on any device. The only thing you need to start Microsoft Sharepoint is any web browser, for example, chrome, firefox, etc. Some of the share point products that you can look for are the following: Sharepoint in Microsoft 365- It is a cloud-based service that is hosted by Microsoft and is used in businesses of all sizes. You can easily subscribe to Microsoft 365 instead of going through all the hassle of installing and deploying the SharePoint server on-premises. Sharepoint server- The latest SharePoint Server features can be deployed and managed on-premises or as part of an Office 365 Enterprise subscription. There are many other features of Microsoft SPL...

Did you know that there is a major difference between Microsoft SPLA compliance audit and subscription agreement? This difference in both of these programs is basically because in SPLA there is no fixed number of programs and neither are there any limitations on the usage. This means that it is not the history of all the previous licenses but is a need for a license in an environment that is continuously in change. SAM - or Software Asset Management helps to effectively manage along with providing the control and protection of both on-cloud and on-premises software throughout the life cycle. SPLA compliance - Microsoft SPLA compliance audit is documenting the accurate amount of licenses and accesses you have for a given software. What do you need to look for when it comes to SPLA usage in business? In Microsoft SPLA compliance it is all about ordering licenses. The factor that leads to the order is the actual license. The organization decides which licenses to order based on the info...

Do you want to make your customers more aware of where their IT structure needs improvement? And what are the steps they need to perform to improve and align their overall performance? Then use our Microsoft software inventory tool . Why? Because there are several benefits that you will observe that come with this tool.   Some of the benefits of the Microsoft software inventory tool are the following:   It helps to improve visibility:   This tool allows you to increase the visibility of the customers. The visibility here means that the customers can see the assets that exist in an infrastructure and other details related to it. For example: how those assets are being used? And who is using them?   It helps to align the operations:   Microsoft SPLA license inventory tool makes it easy to align the operations. This helps to- Speed up the time it takes to maintain and manage the records. Prepare the reports. Reduce the support requests. And reduce the errors. ...