Microsoft Licensing - Learn all you need to know

Name: Microsoft Licensing - Learn all you need to know
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Overview of Microsoft Licensing - Intro and Training

Created byErik Hollander

Last updated 2/2022

English

What you'll learn

Outline and understand the different types of Microsoft Licenses
Improve proficiency with Microsoft services including Negotiation, Optimization, and Audit Defense
Identify best practices to employ throughout negotiations to achieve desired results
Examine insights gained from real clients, either from the perspective of LicenseQ or Microsoft

Course content

4 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 3m total length

Introduction0:29
Meet our Cofounder, Erik Hollander, as he welcomes you to our LicenseQ course on Microsoft Licensing!

Volume Licensing4:17
As an introduction to Volume Licensing, we explain which options and programs are available for Microsoft Volume Licensing. For further development, check out the LicenseQ Youtube channel!
Cloud Licensing2:34
In this video we provide a brief overview of what Cloud Licensing entails! For further development, check out the LicenseQ Youtube channel!
Product Licensing8:04
In this video we provide an overview of why Product Licensing is so important. Hopefully, by learning why its important you will become motivated to learn more about it. If this does peak your interest, check out the LicenseQ youtube channel where we cover this area extensively.

Agreement Negotiation2:49
In this video we provide an overview of how to approach the Enterprise Agreement negotiation process. As one of the most important packages Microsoft offers, it is critical to have a consistent and effective method to achieve one's goals.
M365 Optimization12:07
As there is plenty of room for improvement within M365, we have provided our analysis for how to do so. M365 is an important part of an organization's software infrastructure and as such, optimization of this service is greatly beneficial! For more information, check out the LicenseQ Youtube channel!
D365 Optimization2:57
In this lecture we give a simplified overview of the licensing related to Dynamics 365 in the hopes that with a better understanding comes better effectiveness and optimization. Feel free to check out the LicenseQ Youtube page for similar information!
Azure Optimization2:19
This lecture summarizes the 6 major take aways from our extensive look into Azure that is available on the LicenseQ Youtube page. With this knowledge you will be able to better optimize your own Azure to effectively use your resources and achieve results.

What Microsoft is Trying to Sell You & How to Counter4:51
This lecture covers the main offering that Microsoft attempts to sell to its clients, regarded as its Hero Offering. By first introducing you to what they promote, and subsequently teaching you how to counter, you will be ready to start your negotiations off strongly!
DONTs of Negotiating with Microsoft5:53
Here we cover the 6 points that one must avoid in negotiating. Negotiations are a careful balance of emotion and logic and as such caution must be taken to guarantee success!
What Can you Negotiate?11:38
It's important to know boundaries when negotiating. Knowing what you can and cannot negotiate allows for a smoother process without efforts going to waste on impossible battles.
How to deal with Microsoft's Management - Reflecting on our Case Studies5:36
In this lecture we cover how to take advantage of Microsoft's massive size and management structure to better reach your objectives. Our experience working at Microsoft allows for personal and valuable insight which can greatly help.

Requirements

Slight experience in software procurement or licensing

Description

LicenseQ, a top quality licensing consulting firm, believes in the power of information; it therefore shares all the content it creates for FREE. This course is a structured compilation of LicenseQ's introductory videos so that one may get a better understanding of what Microsoft Licensing entails. It covers various topics, such as:

The various types of Microsoft Licenses
Optimisation of services
- Such as M365
Negotiation

EA renewals, and more. These topics are of critical importance when optimising one's licensing, and mastery of them often leads to impressive cost reductions! The first step in achieving these results is being aware of inefficiencies, which can only be done once you understand the elements of your firm's licensing structure. This course provides the necessary knowledge to examine your license portfolio and question whether it is best suited to your needs. If eventually you realize there is room for improvement, then hopefully you can do so in-house, yet if this option is not appealing, reach out to LicenseQ - We are here to help!

This content is made for your benefit, so please contact us on LinkedIn or through the LicenseQ website if you have comments or feedback! Do you prefer less structured content? - Check out our YouTube channel! We post the same informative content but often go into more detail!

Who this course is for:

Experienced procurement, IT, or managerial/executive employees hoping to improve their business efficiency and spending by developing their Licensing knowledge.

Microsoft Licensing - Learn all you need to know

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Course content

Introduction to LicenseQ and the Course1 lecture • 1min

Types of Licensing Models3 lectures • 15min

Microsoft Services - How to proceed smoothly4 lectures • 20min

Negotiation Strategies4 lectures • 28min

Requirements

Description

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