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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…

Don’t forget our ever-growing Glossary in LicenseVerse! Featuring over 1,000 useful definitions handwritten by a team of licensing experts, it's the perfect way to get fast, accurate explanations of a confusing array of licensing lingo, products, and concepts. The “Memory Lane” filter adds a touch of nostalgia, letting you conveniently view only retired and legacy products and terms. The “Definition of the Day” is a fun way to learn something new, and a find-as-you-type feature helps you quickly navigate the vast contents. Best of all, our Glossary is free for everyone! So, if you’re a licensing specialist who needs clear,…

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…