May 2020

Explains how Robotic Process Automation impacts the licensing needs for Microsoft customers

 

April 2020

Outlines Microsoft’s new Robotic Process Automation (RPA) capability in Power Automate, called UI flows.

 

October 2017

Provides an in-depth look at the “Self-Hosted Applications” use right and its requirements for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) that want to provide their own software as a hosted service.

 

September 2017

Explains the downgrade rights for the most commonly acquired systems License Terms granted by Volume Licensing programs and how they compare with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and full-package product (FPP) license rights.

 

July 2017

Microsoft 365 is a per-user licensing option that includes Office 365, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. Microsoft 365 is available in two options, E3 and E5.

 

June 2017

Explains the rights that are granted to all Volume Licensing customers to copy software onto multiple devices from one standard image.

 

April 2017

The purpose of this brief is to provide definitions of key terms related to server licensing and introduce the basics of the per core licensing model.

 

December 2015

A comprehensive list of Microsoft software licenses and dependent licenses (the "software stack") required under the terms of Volume Licensing programs.

 

April 2014

Windows Embedded 8 is a trusted platform that enables enterprises to delight customers and extend the power and intuitive experience of Windows 8 to specialized devices. This brief explains the options for licensing Windows Embedded 8 editions and key enterprise features.

 

April 2014

Some Volume Licensing agreements and enrollments provide organization-wide licensing with tiered pricing that can be based on the number of "Qualified Devices." This brief provides a revised definition of a "Qualified Device."

 

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November 2018

An explanation of how server software that requires Client Access Licenses (CALs) offers one base CAL to license access to server functionality and may offer one or more additive CALs.

 

September 2018

Explains how Microsoft Client Access License (CAL) Suite Bridges are used when transitioning from a CAL Suite (on-premises) to a comparable Product and Online Service combination.

 

September 2018

Explains how the Microsoft Core Client Access License (CAL) Suite and the Microsoft Enterprise CAL Suite can provide access rights for a number of server products and online services.

 

September 2017

Explains how multiplexing affects the licensing of server operating systems and server products licensed under the server/Client Access License (CAL) model.

 

April 2017

Clarifies the licensing process for Microsoft SharePoint Server and gives some examples of common-use licensing scenarios.

 

April 2015

Reviews the requirements for the installed base-wide commitment for the Server and Cloud Enrollment.

 

 

 

April 2020

Addresses commonly asked questions about how to license Office 365 ProPlus subscription service through Commercial Licensing.

 

April 2020

Covers use rights for Microsoft Office for the Windows operating system acquired as a software product under a desktop application device license (typically, a perpetual license).

 

October 2018

Answers frequently asked questions about licensing the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office to run on the Mac.

 

August 2015

Provides an explanation of Microsoft operating system license requirements for initial operating systems, the transfer of licenses, and the reassignment of licenses.

 

March 2014

Clarification of Microsoft Volume Licensing policies for the Windows client, Windows Server, and Windows MultiPoint Server operating systems when the potential for multiuser scenarios exists.

 

 

April 2020

Clarifies Microsoft licensing policies for Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Microsoft desktop applications for use with Windows Server RDS.

 

April 2020

Provides an overview of the Microsoft
Commercial Licensing use rights for the Windows 10 operating system when running within virtual machines.

 

December 2017

Provides an overview of Microsoft licensing models for the server operating system and server applications under virtual environments.

 

October 2017

Discusses how Windows Server is licensed when used with virtualization technologies like VMware ESX/ESXi, Microsoft System Center (Virtual Machine Manager component), or under the Microsoft Azure Hybrid Benefit.