Simon Taylor

Are you subscribed to our free Licensing School Report? If you’re a Licensing Specialist, you know how hard it is to keep up with the constant stream of Microsoft licensing news. One of our main missions is helping licensing professionals around the world stay current, saving them hundreds of hours of research time. We collect, comb, and curate the influx of updates, wrapping them up conveniently in our regular newsletter. Each issue delivers clear, concise, and expert-explained summaries of the latest news and changes. We’ll also keep you updated on the latest Licensing School news and innovations, from exams and…

How well do you know the licensing of SQL Server PaaS solutions? Database month is fully underway at Licensing School! We’re providing a free Licensing Scholar exam for you to test or prove your knowledge on licensing options, cost optimisation, and rules for Reserved Capacity, Azure Savings Plans, Azure SQL Managed Instances, and Azure SQL Databases. Why not have a go? Demonstrate your database knowledge today: find the “Licensing SQL Server PaaS solutions” exam and all Licensing Scholar exams here: https://bit.ly/LicensingScholar. Our training throughout July explores the database landscape to prepare you for exam success. If you’re a Middle or…

July is databases month at Licensing School, with a double delivery of licensing training sessions. In the “Dear Louise” session we recap on how you license SQL Server in Azure, and then take a look at the different purchasing options for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL, and Azure Cosmos DB. It’s all a confusing mix of Pay-As-You-Go, Reserved Capacity, and Azure Savings Plans but, as usual, Louise’s crystal-clear explanations will make these tricky topics easy to understand. Then our main training session is all about the recently available ESUs for SQL Server 2016. We’ll cover the different…

It seems like there’s a new innovation in Microsoft AI every week and that makes it really hard to keep up with all the licensing changes. Added to that, a lot of the concepts you need to understand are brand-new, so it’s time consuming to teach yourself what you need to know. Save yourself some time and effort and join our three-part Summer Camp where we focus on Microsoft AI licensing from a Knowledge Worker, IT admin, and development perspective. There’s a corresponding (optional) exam for each session and when you pass all three exams you’ll be awarded the limited-edition…

One of our key missions at Licensing School is helping you demonstrate your knowledge about Microsoft licensing. Our Licensing Scholar exams are free for everyone and are ideal for testing how much you know about a particular licensing topic.  With over 40 exams available, you’ll be sure to find one to challenge you! Truly showcase your licensing expertise by progressing to our five Body of Knowledge (BOK) licensing certifications, available to purchase or included for our Elementary School subscribers and higher. First there’s the Foundation exam for the fundamentals, progress to the Practitioner level for a more advanced challenge, or…

At Licensing School, if there’s one thing we love as much as licensing, it’s training! Licensing legend Louise pairs these passions three times a month, enthusiastically upskilling licensing professionals around the world. Our recent Microsoft 365 training was a huge hit with subscribers and, for a limited time, it’s free to everyone! The session demystifies the Apps, Windows, security, and the available plans. Our huge back catalogue of on-demand training is jam-packed with similar content covering everything from the mainstream to the mind-bending – all made clear with Louise’s unique delivery style. Enjoy the free session and get in touch…

Every month we run a “Did You See...?” training session for our Licensing School subscribers. This fantastic (and easy!) way to keep up to date with the dozens of changes that happen in the world of licensing gives you a high-level overview of all the key updates, delivered in Louise’s unique style. For the perfect opportunity to stay informed, be sure to join us! Subscribers can register here: https://bit.ly/LS_Training. If you’re not a subscriber and would benefit from this kind of training, discuss your options by contacting info@licensingschool.co.uk.

It seems like there’s a new innovation in Microsoft AI every week and that makes it really hard to keep up with all the licensing changes. Added to that, a lot of the concepts you need to understand are brand-new, so it’s time consuming to teach yourself what you need to know. Save yourself some time and effort and join our three-part Summer Camp where we focus on Microsoft AI licensing from a Knowledge Worker, IT admin, and development perspective. There’s a corresponding (optional) exam for each session and when you pass all three exams you’ll be awarded the limited-edition…

At Licensing School, we believe shared knowledge is key to learning licensing, which is why our Senior Common Room is becoming such a vibrant hub exclusively for High School and Dear Louise subscribers. This dedicated online forum is the perfect platform to share ideas, ask questions, and access information hot off the press, connecting you with others who are (nearly!) just as passionate about Microsoft licensing as we are. It’s proving to be a truly engaging space to learn, so if you’re a subscriber and haven’t yet joined the conversation, contact your account manager or email info@licensingschool.co.uk for details. We…

LicenseVerse is our unique, searchable portal that puts up-to-date Microsoft licensing resources right at your fingertips. With over 1,400 pages of ever-growing content covering Azure, on-premises software, and Online Services, it helps you find the information you need quickly and intuitively. So, the next time you have a licensing conundrum, save yourself time, trouble, and confusion by launching LicenseVerse first. Dive into our Dashboard to get started: https://bit.ly/DashboardLS. If you're not yet a subscriber, please contact info@licensingschool.co.uk to find out more.