What you will 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

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

EAΒ 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!


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Content

Introduction to LicenseQ and the Course

Introduction

Types of Licensing Models

Volume Licensing
Cloud Licensing
Product Licensing

Microsoft Services – How to proceed smoothly

Agreement Negotiation
M365 Optimization
D365 Optimization
Azure Optimization

Negotiation Strategies

What Microsoft is Trying to Sell You & How to Counter
DONTs of Negotiating with Microsoft
What Can you Negotiate?
How to deal with Microsoft’s Management – Reflecting on our Case Studies