Microsoft Dynamics 365: Understand the Transition to the Cloud
Make informed decisions when migrating your on-premises AX and CRM to the cloud.
Onsite Workshop
Not understanding Dynamics on-premises licenses and how to map them to the cloud can leave you:
- Confused about the new cloud-user licensing model.
- Unsure about what licenses you currently own.
- Uncertain when you should move to the cloud license model.
- Worried you don’t have the budget to transition.
Transitioning Dynamics CRM or AX to Dynamics 365 can bring many advantages and improved user experiences and can help you:
- Get all your license agreements summarized.
- Put together a full, effective license position of your Dynamics licenses.
- Learn about Dynamics 365 User Apps and how to map to the new cloud model.
- Understand the costs of cloud licensing and how to save money in the transition.
Module 1: Understand What You Own and What You Can Transition to the Cloud
The Purpose
- Understand what you own and what you can transition to the cloud.
- Learn which new cloud user licenses to transition.
Key Benefits Achieved
- All your licenses in one summary.
- Eligible transition discounts.
- Mapping of on-premises to cloud users.
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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1.1 | Validate your discount availability. |
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1.2 | Summarize agreements. |
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1.3 | Itemize your current license ownership. |
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1.4 | Review your timing options. |
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1.5 | Map your on-premises licenses to the cloud-based, user-based model. |
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Module 2: Transition License Cost Estimate and Additional Costs
The Purpose
- Estimate cloud license costs and other associated expenses.
- Summarize and decide on the best timing, users, and program.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Good cost estimate of equivalent cloud user-based licenses.
- Understanding of when and how to move your on-premises licensing to the new Dynamics 365 cloud model.
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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2.1 | Estimate cloud user license costs. |
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2.2 | Calculate additional costs related to license transitions. |
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2.3 | Review all activities. |
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2.4 | Summarize and analyze your decision. |
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