Course level: Practitioner Certificate Course (PCMLC)
Overview of Microsoft Licensing Concepts (classroom course)IT decision-makers agree; Microsoft licensing is immensely complex, often misunderstood and rarely optimized. That's why the International Business Software Managers Association introduces a new course designed to demystify and define the opportunities for your organization within Microsoft's licensing structures.
What you'll learn
At IBSMA's Microsoft Licensing Concepts course, you'll learn how to answer almost any question you—or someone else in your organization—has about Microsoft licensing, as we identify and dissect Microsoft's licensing documentation and other critical licensing resources. You'll also discover how to save money simply by selecting the right volume licensing plan and timing your purchases wisely.
From open license programs to enterprise agreements, you'll find out which programs are best suited for your operation today and tomorrow. You'll learn the complex licensing rules that govern virtualization with Microsoft software and, best of all, at this clinic, you'll have the opportunity to network and share experiences with your peers.
At the completion of this course, you’ll come away with a solid understanding of all licensing types plus:
How to choose the correct volume licensing plan for your project
Virtualization opportunities and risks
Types of subscription licenses
How to spot gaps in licensing compliance
Developer licensing
Unique Microsoft discoverability issues
Discount basis and tiers
Mapping volume licensing programs to IT and financial requirements
Understanding Microsoft roadmaps... and much more.
Prerequisites
Although this course has no prerequisites, participants should have some experience with Microsoft licensing.
Who should attend
IT asset, SAM and license managers
Software and IT procurement managers
Configuration managers
IT auditors and software compliance managers
IT process and service managers
Product managers
The expert instructor
With your guide, Paul DeGroot, one of the world's leading experts on Microsoft licensing, you'll gain exclusive insights into the software giant's evolving strategies, technologies, products and services. Paul will provide you with critical licensing resources that can quickly answer your difficult questions. For more on Paul, click here.
Course format
The course length is two days and runs from 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m. both days. Complete the course and take the optional two-hour exam online. The exam is included in the course fee. Students passing the test will receive IBSMA’s PCMLC certificate. Note: The online exam will be offered starting in mid 2012. All attendees registering for this course will be eligible to take the exam when available.
The course is also available for on-site instruction, as a Web seminar and as an online and on demand course.
Course Outline in Detail
Day 1
Licensing Concepts
Software Assurance
Essential Resources
Windows Desktop
Desktop Applications
Windows Server
SQL Server
Exchange Server
SharePoint Server
Lync Server
Day 2
Virtualization Concepts
Virtual Desktop Licensing
Virtual Server Licensing
Volume Licensing Concepts
Essential Resources
Open and Open Value
Select/Select Plus
Enterprise Agreements
Open Value & Enterprise Subscriptions
Materials and class size
All course materials are provided. Space is limited to 20 people. If the minimum number of registrations is not attained we may cancel or defer this class. We are not responsible for travel-related expenses incurred in the event of a change.
Contact
Contact Services@IBSMA.com or call 1.734.930.1925 for further information.