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Nasty surprise with default installs On the whole I’m a big fan of Microsoft KMS, which were introduced by Microsoft as a more efficient way of activating all of the computers on a local network without each individual computer needing to connect to Microsoft directly. The system...
David Bicket of M-Assure presented an update on ISO activity across the SAM Industry at the BCS SAM Networking event in London last week. One development David mentioned was a recent update to the Microsoft SAM Optimization model. David mentioned the material had been updated by...
I was shocked by the recent experiences of an ITAM review reader when trying to novate Microsoft licenses from one company to another. An artist’s impression of the Microsoft Contract Novation department Round 1 ITAM Review reader fills in the Microsoft novation form. The form...
Software Licensing Advisors, Inc., have contributed an astute dissection and commentary of a recent Microsoft ‘Software Asset Management Review’ letter. For the layman not familiar with Mega-Vendor audit team lingo, ‘SAM Review’, ‘SAM Engagement’,...
“SPLA is the only licensing program that allows commercial hosting for Microsoft products, so is the only option for companies looking to provide a web/cloud based service.” REGISTER FOR THE ITAM REVIEW NEWSLETTER TO DOWNLOAD THIS GUIDE AS A PDF. What is SPLA? The Microsoft...
This Quick Guide is available in PDF format here. This Quick Guide to Microsoft Licensing has been provided by Matt Marnell of Holistics Inc. Introduction Volume licensing is a more affordable and generally much easier way to purchase and manage software within all but the smallest...