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Proxmox
SPLA Audit: Hardware Inventory
Hardware and virtual machine inventory data are crucial in Microsoft software audits. Auditors use this data to identify all systems running Microsoft software, which helps them determine license compliance and calculate required Windows Server licenses. This data is also used to generate the Hardware Inventory Report, a component of the final audit report. π Need assistance ensuring SPLA compliance and…
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SPLA Audit: Know all VM owners
Accurate licensing calculations in a Microsoft SPLA audit depend on machine ownership and software/user inventory data. Auditors use machine ownership details to align licensing with each client’s actual service start date. Software and user inventory from each machine further clarify licensing needs. π Need assistance ensuring SPLA compliance and accurate billing? Find us here: #Microsoft #Cloud #procurement — WHO WE…
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Cost-saving with Windows Server licensed per VM
With current Windows Server licenses that include Software Assurance or are on a subscription, you can license virtual machines (VMs) individually rather than licensing the physical host. This can lead to significant cost savings, especially in scenarios with powerful servers hosting only a few VMs. I recently encountered a company with a 256-core server and just a few VMs. By…
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Windows Server versions and editions
Don’t let the confusion between software versions and editions fool you. Not even Google seems to have it right. Versions are simply numerical identifiers like 2022 or 2019. Editions, on the other hand, define the scope of features and corresponding prices, such as Standard, Datacenter, or Essentials. So, when someone asks about the edition of your Windows Server machine, the…
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Azure Hybrid Benefit – Calculating Licenses
Calculating Windows Server licenses in Azure starts with a minimum of 8 cores assigned to each virtual machine (VM). The previous requirement of a minimum of 16 licenses per client has been removed. If your VM requires more than 8 cores, you can now assign licenses in increments of 2 cores. For example, a 10-core VM can be assigned 10…
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Azure Hybrid Benefit – Dual-use Rights
If your Windows Server licenses include Software Assurance (SA) or are on a subscription, you can leverage them in Azure, potentially saving up to 80% on licensing costs. Windows Server Standard with SA or a subscription can be used either on-premises or in Azure, while Windows Server Datacenter licenses can be used simultaneously in both environments. If you already have…
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