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Month: July 2008

Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip # 1
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Just like Oracle software licensing, Microsoft has its complexities as well. When using a Microsoft application, you must license each device in which you will access the software (locally and remotely). You can install any version of the application you prefer, for example many users currently will use Office 2003 instead of the newer 2007 version, but if both are installed, 2007 must be licensed. The same goes for a server installation – if computers in your office are using […]

Quick Bite: 7 Software Asset Management Quick Tips
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Here are some quick and helpful tips for software asset management (SAM). • Set Goals for your company’s SAM • Take an inventory • Match Software with Licenses • Organize licensing documentation (create a repository) • Plan for the Long-Term • Develop a set of rules and procedures to promote good SAM practices • Create a SAM plan to keep licensing in line moving forward Software licensing and compliance are extremely complex.  We specialize in Oracle licensing and software asset management (Microsoft, too).  Having a good software asset […]

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