As an alternative to installing Windows 11 Enterprise and the Microsoft 365 Apps locally, an organization could choose to deploy virtual desktops so that the desktops themselves are running on a server and delivered to a user’s device. Users licensed…
A Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licensed user can run Windows 11 Enterprise E3/E5 locally on devices that have a Qualifying Operating System. Find this information detailed in the Product Terms on this page and read more in the Windows 11 section.
There are no restrictions as to who can be assigned a Microsoft 365 E3/E5 license – the licensed user does not have to be the Primary User of any device, for example. This was changed in September 2019, prior to…
The Microsoft 365 plans are all licensed by user and aimed at one of three different user types: Frontline Workers, SMB users, or enterprise users. In this section we’ll look at the plans specifically aimed at enterprise users: Microsoft 365…
Windows 11 Enterprise E3/E5 and VDA E3 User SLs are available through CSP and the MPSA and EA. Additionally, VDA E5 User SLs are available through the MPSA and EA. As usual, check the Product Terms for exact availability.
Customers who have bought a Windows 11 Enterprise device license and have active Software Assurance have been able to purchase Windows 11 Enterprise E3 or E5 From SA User SLs in an Enterprise Agreement to move to Windows 11 Enterprise…
Customers who have bought a Windows 11 Enterprise device license and have active Software Assurance can purchase Windows 11 Enterprise E3 or E5 Add-on User SLs to “userfy” their Windows 11 licensing. This means in an Enterprise Agreement, for example,…
There are a couple of Step-up licenses available for customers who need to move to a higher edition of the software. As usual, check the Product Terms and the relevant price list for exact availability:
Microsoft 365 E3/E5 Customers who acquire Microsoft 365 E3 User SLs have rights to Windows 11 Enterprise E3, and customers with Microsoft 365 E5 have rights to Windows 11 Enterprise E5, following all the rules detailed in this section. Microsoft…
Copilot is an AI assistant which helps users to (for example) find information, ask questions, and generate new content through a chat-based interface. It’s actually a public web service available to all users on copilot.microsoft.com but is then made available…