Jeff Parker is the president of Directions on Microsoft (DOM), an independent IT planning information service focused exclusively on Microsoft since 1992. DOM’s reference library of up-to-date Microsoft Licensing Guides and two-day Microsoft Licensing Boot Camps give you the knowledge and understanding you need to intelligently evaluate your options and stay compliant without overbuying.
You probably already know this better than anyone: The Microsoft licensing costs that already account for the lion’s share of your annual software budget are escalating at an alarming rate. Meanwhile, your CFO or CIO wants you to cut your Microsoft spend by any means...
Microsoft is tightening its rules for licensing Windows in a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). In particular, it is eliminating a Windows licensing option called roaming rights. Virtual desktops are a frequent source of disputes in license audits, so don’t wait....
Dark matter is a hypothetical substance believed by most astronomers to account for approximately five-sixths of all the matter in the universe. But even though dark matter has never been directly observed, its existence can be inferred by its huge gravitational...
I’ve never met someone who loves Microsoft licensing. We can’t make Microsoft licensing go away, but we can help make your decisions about Microsoft licensing easier, smarter, and a whole lot less expensive. Give us two days and we’ll teach how to save millions on...
I’m certain you’re doing your best to keep your organization compliant with Microsoft licensing rules. But when it’s your turn to be audited, don’t be surprised if Microsoft uncovers unintentional mistakes that cost millions of dollars to fix. A good example of how...
Starting in the third quarter of 2016, Windows Server will be licensed based on cores rather than processors. The change will likely increase your Windows Server licensing costs on higher-end hardware. But, as we’ll find out, this will be the least of your worries. As...
When it’s time to renew your Microsoft EA or you face an audit, will you be prepared? This intensive, two-day training is the most complete and up-to-date on Microsoft licensing available. You get the critical knowledge and understanding you need to intelligently...
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