#youtube Service Provider "Self-Certification" Letter from Microsoft https://t.co/LrwDMisD07

Shoutout to Deepesh Belwal! Thank you for becoming a member of my channel on @YouTube :)

https://t.co/D8bcbSRM80

#youtube Microsoft Cancelled Simultaneous use of Datacenter licenses in AHUB. Or did they? https://t.co/OHA573tzBF

#youtube Is Windows Server Datacenter Unlimited virtualisation still an option? https://t.co/zrz9OqWVxm

#youtube Microsoft in Russia - is it reopening? https://t.co/mwRd2O8k1W

You probably won't find another clear and comprehensive guide about Microsoft CSP that is written for procurement and IT leaders, and not for Microsoft partners who sell licenses.

#microsoft #procurement #cloud #samexpert

https://t.co/skWRJ5nr0O

Until January, you could learn from us by watching and reading.

Rejoice, podcast afficionados! Now, you can also do it by listening.

Spotify and Google links to follow.

https://t.co/ti3dSP3iE7

#microsoft #cloud #procurement #samexpert

Microsoft license resellers and Microsoft CSP partners, if they haven't yet approached you with CSP offers, surely will.

Some will be pitching CSP versus EA. They will come prepared. Will you be prepared too? 

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Microsoft may send you different "compliance verification" notices depending on your size, country, and position on their "target list".

They are fundamentally different and require different approach.

#microsoft #provider #cloud #samexpert

https://t.co/CKCz0Tu4Ms

Service Providers, SaaS and ISVs, the Episode 2 of our podcast is for you.

Daryl and Alexander are answering questions about Service Provider software compliance audits conducted by Microsoft.

#microsoft #cloud #saas #samexpert

https://t.co/MDJJpSKXYi

SQL Server licensing in hosted environments and the Cloud is a little complicated.

SPLA and BYOL are both similar and different and can confuse even a seasoned licensing expert.

#microsoft #sqlserver #cloud #samexpert

https://t.co/nevuDf6dVT

SaaS discovery? Oh, what a rabbit hole it is!

If you are only considering or implementing it, you may find my observations helpful.

P.S. I'm surprised it didn't age like milk.

#saas #itam #samexpert

https://t.co/M7WRhUjuno

Are you feeling a little confused about the changes that Microsoft made to SQL Server licensing in 2022?

#microsoft #finance #procurement #samexpert

https://t.co/0euVxNMhpD

Audit is a RISK with unknown consequences.

Audit Defence is a fire-fighting exercise. Audit Readiness defines how well you are prepared for it.

It is crucial to understand the difference between the two.

#microsoft #risk #procurement #samexpert

#youtube 5 reasons Microsoft SPLA is excellent for end-users https://t.co/icHyVNc3IY

You probably have this issue too, and it'll be a bitter surprise in an audit.

"These are just SQL tools" – you've heard that before, haven't you?

If you have any doubts, DM us any time.

#microsoft #procurement #sqlserver #samexpert

https://t.co/jzxcNFtBRW

Procurement hero, give yourself enough time to prepare and execute, and get what you need, not what's left on the table.

This EA renewal approach has been tried and tested hundreds of times. It works wonders.

#microsoft #procurement #finance #samexpert…

RDS licensing summary in SPLA (we know you are busy):

– Count all authorised users. You must report all users who can access hosted servers via remote desktop.

https://t.co/4wL1sHOVK3