Windows Server 2025 will be generally available “in late 2024”. This release has the same ten (10) year support cycle as previous Windows Server releases. Among the features: Core features like Active Directory, Storage, and Hyper-V Features that were first introduced in Azure Stack HCI and Azure Edition Active Directory improvements A little more in depth: Some core features such as hot-patching (or not having to reboot the host server often resulting in downtime ) do not include zero-day patches […]
We often say that Oracle’s software licensing rules are complex and nuanced. But even our description doesn’t quite do justice to the rules. They are extremely complicated and subject to frequent changes based on both technical and non-technical developments. For this reason alone, we recommend conducting an Oracle license review from time to time. As Oracle licensing experts, we can assist you in this endeavor. We make it our business to stay abreast of any and all changes in Oracle […]
Miro Consulting, leading global provider of software consulting and asset management services, today announced that it has named Alan Marc Smith and Brian Strosser as new members of its non-executive Board. For more than two decades, Miro has serviced hundreds of clients, including many government enterprises, overseeing more than $1 billion in software licensing. Clients have ranged from long-standing small-to-medium size enterprises to both the Fortune 100 and cabinet-level federal agencies. “We’re thrilled to add Brian and Alan to our […]
Publicly Owned Electricity Supplier Saves 34% on AWS Costs with Miro Consulting They’d already tried to find DIY savings for their AWS usage but failed to find any significant ways to cut costs AWS internal cost control mechanisms showed how they were spending money, but not how to save on those costs Miro’s solution found significant cost savings without the need to connect any tools or spend any significant amount of time The organization was spending more money than it [...]
Java Licensing Compliance, Java Subscriptions & Java Audits Our expert analyst team will conduct a comprehensive license review of the organization’s Oracle Java licenses, Java subscriptions, Java deployments, Java entitlements, Java usage, Java contracts and Java purchasing documents to help the organization remain in compliance with Oracle’s licensing policies. Download the Java Licensing Guide Here to learn what versions are free to use and what the rules are for using them. Oracle Java Licensing Challenges Since January 2019, Oracle halted [...]
Microsoft Audits – Learn what 8 things are likely to trigger a Microsoft Audit in 2023 Don’t be fooled by Microsoft’s announcements on reducing their audits. They have continued to audit their customers throughout the pandemic and beyond. While the recent COVID pandemic may have altered things a little, audits continue as usual. Despite Microsoft’s return on investment falling off in their 2022 fiscal year, their revenue, gross margin, and operating income all increased in the 17%+ area. So why […]
Warning: When you wisely refuse to participate in a Fake Microsoft Audit, the unscrupulous Microsoft Reseller will often contact Microsoft and tell them to audit you for real. If you received a solicitation like the one below, now is the time to make sure your fully compliant with Microsoft’s Licensing policies before you are hit with the real thing. Learn more here. Do you know how to spot a fake Microsoft Audit? Learn the 10 Signs of a Fake Microsoft […]
Virtualization Policy Errors Mistake – Virtualization polices can affect licensing for Microsoft products such as SQL Server, when moving instances in a cluster (“License Mobility”), or if hardware features such as hyperthreading are turned on. Example – A large multi-market media company was using hyperthreading without realizing it doubled their licensing needs. Miro showed them how to fix the problem and the solution saved them $10 million over three years. Lacking a Software Compliance Policy Mistake – Not having a […]
