I thought I would cover a little bit of info on the recent System Center licensing changes, as you all know, simplifying and demystifying licensing is a big part of our changes so expect to see more connection between the product changes and product licensing as we move towards easier ways for customers to buy [...]
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5 Nov
SQL Server 2012 – Pricing and Licensing Quick Look
Well, Thursday saw the official announce of the SQL Server 2012 Edition line-Up and Pricing/Licensing Changes, and even though I am “technically” on holiday ….it’s definitely worth covering the key changes to whet the appetite, see below, very quick overview………more info on http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/future-editions/sql2012-editions.aspx For a more comprehensive look at Pricing/Licensing we are running PARTNER global Webast [...]
9 Mar
Getting the most from Software Assurance
I saw an excellent article on the Office blog and thought I would repost for all you guys who have SA benefits to put to good use, this article focuses on DDPS and has some great info, as a side note, for those of you with extra training vouchers, you can also convert those to [...]
24 Jan
Windows OS – OEM Reimaging Rights – Licensing and Techie Update
I thought it would be good to post this exchange on OEM Licensing as we have made some changes to the rules for our partners and also its a very common question that we get through the call centres, I have tried to give the complete picture, licensing and technology as they are so synergised [...]
16 Sep
Select Plus – Some Changes………….
So, I covered Select Plus Agreement quite a while back when we first launched the program, full article on HERE Short recap below Select Plus is the new program launching in the UK on October 1st 2008, its a new offering designed for customers in the 250PC space who want: Single, company-wide purchasing agreement [...]
27 Apr
Testing and Demo of SQL – MSDN, Technet or ISV?
James left me a GREAT question on testing/eval/non-production solution options This is a very helpful thread. I have a similar question that I wonder if you can help with. I produce a software product that has a SQL Enterprise database on the back end. When deployed in customer production environments the end customer buys [...]
15 Apr
SQL Server 2008 R2 – Licensing, Changes, New editions
So a few weeks back I said that SQL Server 2008 R2 would have a new edition, with a new edition comes a revamp in the overall licensing Couple of basic points before we begin, as a few emails have come through on this and a little bit of confusion Note [...]
25 Mar
World Wide Partner Conference – Open for Registration
WPC 2010 taking place in Washington DC, is officially open for registration More details about my licensing sessions and Labs to come……………………. Get back to me with any hot topics you would like to see covered
20 Mar
LadyLicensing is back – More Focus
Well guys I have finally reached my USA destination and started my new role in World Wide Licensing, this role puts me at the heart of Program/Product Licensing readiness from a global prospective so in that respect its time for me to offer a clear focus on the blog Firstly blog posts will continue [...]
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