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Each organization will have different priorities for the use of Software Assurance (SA). Use this tool to calculate the true dollar value of SA to build your business case for or against SA in your organization.

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Desktop Virtualization adoption has more than doubled in less than two years and is approaching it's full potential with new technology working for broader use cases.

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This License Inventory template can facilitate license tracking in time of audit, and can be used as part of the due diligence process in creating formal documentation of licensed assets.

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As aspects of Microsoft's BI solution are baked into core offerings (Office, SharePoint, SQL) it is difficult for organizations to get an accurate picture of the costs associated with the platform. This tool helps to demystifies many of the...

Desktop virtualization has transformative potential for how desktops are managed - moving from desktop asset management to providing desktops as a service. End user experience is a critical limitation of remote access virtual desktops. In View...

Three quarters of organizations investigating desktop virtualization don't consider any vendors beyond VMware or Citrix. These two vendors, however, approach virtual desktops from very different angles. Understand the pros and cons of the two...

Microsoft has been talking about virtual desktop infrastructure as part of its dynamic infrastructure initiative for 18 months. However, when the actual product was called for, the practice has been to point to partner Citrix. This will change...

Underutilized software is not as expensive as software that sits on a shelf. Organizations need to know if they are deriving value from an application or simply storing shelfware. Learn to identify and prevent shelfware before it inflicts budget...

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Organizations need to know if they are deriving value from an application or simply storing shelfware. Learn to identify and prevent shelfware before it inflicts budget pain. Use this tool to compare up to 10 applications and help determine...

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Microsoft licensing is a significant cost driver for most IT organizations. Finally, there's a rational approach that can be used to determine whether the organization is overspending in this area. This podcast will provide guidance for...

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Microsoft licensing is a significant cost driver for most IT organizations. Finally, there's a rational approach that can be used to determine whether the organization is overspending in this area. This webcast will provide guidance for...

IT leaders deploying application servers may face a choice between operating systems. Evaluate the business suitability of operating system candidates by examining costs, the quality and availability of support, and the product's rate of change.

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Selecting the appropriate Microsoft Volume Licensing program is not an easy task. Once small enterprises understand Microsoft Volume Licensing programs and are comfortable with the terminology, the next step is to access the organization's...

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This tool simplifies the decision-making process for Microsoft Licensing program selection. Once decision makers have gone through the three worksheets and read the accompanying research note, they should be able to determine exactly which...

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Signing a Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) contract without using the valuable benefits associated with the agreement is common among many small enterprises. Maximize the value of SA through better management and administration of SA benefits.

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Maximize the value of Software Assurance (SA) through better management and administration of SA benefits. If small enterprises cannot use the additional features included with SA, then the value of the SA subscription may be significantly...

Small enterprises that learn Microsoft licensing basics are in a better position to optimize license purchases and reduce software spending. Understand Microsoft's complex licensing programs and the options, restrictions, and conditions. Learn...

IT leaders implementing best-of-breed application solutions often face a choice between server operating systems (OS) to support each service. Enterprises should evaluate the role suitability of OS candidates by examining the technical,...

Microsoft is touting its recently launched Enterprise Client Access License (CAL) Suite as "your path to people-ready infrastructure." However, people may not be as ready for adoption as Microsoft would hope. While the original Microsoft Core...

Becoming familiar with Microsoft server licensing is no simple task. Companies must take the time to navigate the complex array of Microsoft licensing policies, options, and client access requirements. Get a better understanding of Microsoft...