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Window's 8: What's the Word
Recorded November 8, 2012
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What We’ll Cover: Chris Le Texier, a Microsoft Windows 8 Specialist, and Jake Giffin, Softmart’s Analytics Specialist, will talk you through Windows 8 – its strengths and advantages for your business.
Powerful and portable. Discover new levels of mobility and productivity with tablets that are designed for both touch and mouse/keyboard usage.
Ready to Roll. Windows 8 gives you apps for the basics and a whole lot more, working together seamlessly to make everything easier.
Security comes built-in. Learn more about how BitLocker and BitLocker To Go work to help protect your data.
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Understanding the new changes to Microsoft’s Enterprise Licensing Agreements
Recorded May 23, 2012
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Things have changed! Microsoft has made several major changes to their licensing programs in the past two years. There are additional enrollment types, new Software Assurance Benefits, and licensing changes to support the rapidly evolving computing environment.
Now is a good time to review these changes with us. We will provide clarity on what’s new and they may help your IT strategy and budget.
Join Softmart's Executive Vice President, Lane Shelton, and Softmart's Senior Microsoft Analyst, Jack Dillman, who will cover the following during this exclusive event:
- Understanding an Enterprise Agreement - Refresher on the Enterprise Agreement program, how it works, what it covers, who qualifies, and when it works
- Two new enrollment types - Rolled out in 2010, the EAP and ECI enrollments offer ways to fine tune specific licensing areas for discounts and savings
- Software Assurance - Changes to SA benefits primarily addressing virtualization
- New deployment vouchers - More ways to redeem free consulting services that come as SA benefits
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Simplifying Microsoft’s Software Asset Management Services & System Center Server Tools
Recorded April 25, 2012
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Answering the question "What Software licenses do I own, and does my licensing support my changing computing environment?" has become a challenging,
and often frustrating exercise. New innovations in desktop, server, and application virtualization technology have dramatically increased licensing
complexity, and regular changes to publisher licensing models only compound the effect. Microsoft recently launched their Software Asset Management
(SAM) Services Program to assist clients achieve clarity and control over their licensing. Softmart takes it one step further and will not only help
you understand what you have today through the new SAM offerings – we’ll show you how to chart the right course for tomorrow as well.
Join our hosts Casey Lindsay, Software Asset Management Analyst, and Daniel Hewson, Software Licensing Analyst, for an action-packed hour of software licensing, covering:
- What is SAM and what are the benefits?
- An overview of the Microsoft SAM Services program and types of engagements
- Using the SAM process to tackle the most relevant licensing topics today: Using the licensing rules around server virtualization to achieve scale and savings, understanding what SQL 2012 means and how to plan for it, determining the impact of the new System Center 2012 licensing model, planning the licensing for “desktop transformation” as devices proliferate and users consume ever-more technology
- How do I use the SAM program to establish a solid license position today, but also to plan for current and future changes to my computing environment?
- Microsoft SAM tools, including Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit, Windows Intune, Microsoft Asset Inventory Service (AIS), and finally System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- We’ll also deep-dive into the new System Center 2012 licensing model, and demonstrate how to effectively plan for the new licensing model
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Microsoft Licensing 101 for Small and Mid-Sized Business
Recorded March 21, 2012
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Ever wonder if you are making the right decisions when it comes to your Microsoft licensing?
During this webinar we will review the Microsoft licensing options available to small and mid-sized businesses (sub-150 users). We will
focus on programs like Open Business, and Open Value. We will take a look at Software Assurance, and how it may align with your individual t
echnology goals. Then, we will conclude the presentation with a brief overview of
Client Access License methodologies, licensing dependencies, virtualization policies at the server and desktop levels, and a look at what is coming soon from Microsoft.
Know all of your options to avoid adopting an ineffective agreement strategy.
Join Charles Applegarth, Software Licensing Analyst, and the Softmart Analytics Team, who during this exclusive event will:
- Explore the Microsoft licensing programs available to small and mid-sized businesses
- Determine the key factors that make Software Assurance a wise investment
- Provide a brief overview on CALs, licensing dependencies, virtualization and more!
- And, take a look at what to expect from Microsoft this year
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SQL Server Licensing in 2012 - Take Action Today to Stay Ahead of the Changes
Recorded February 15, 2012
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Microsoft recently announced major changes to SQL Server with the coming 2012 version available on April 1st. This is a
complete overhaul of the way SQL is licensed, and your organization may be impacted by these changes. The purpose of this
webinar is to discuss the changes,
evaluate the potential impact on your budget and SQL strategy, and determine what future
actions may be necessary to prepare your organization for the new licensing rules.
Don't find yourself asking, "Why didn't I know about this already?"
Join Jack Dillman, Senior Software Licensing Analyst, and the Softmart Analytics Team, who during this exclusive event will discuss:
- New Editions and Licensing Evolution – Review of the changes in editions and licensing.
- Budgeting – Review potential pricing scenarios and understand the cost impact to your organization. We'll show you what to look for, and what to expect.
- Virtualization – See how SQL 2012 virtualization has changed. We will review licensing options and share scenarios.
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Office 365 and the Microsoft SAM Program
Recorded December 7, 2011
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Join Lane Shelton, Executive Vice President (and "Licensing Guru") and Casey Lindsay, Software Asset Management Analyst,
who during this exclusive event will discuss:
- What products are included with Office 365 and how do you license it? What are the key differences between Office 365 and the equivalent on-premise stack?
- Transitioning – How do you move licenses to the cloud and what happens if you move them back?
- Pricing – We’ll show you what basic scenarios look like for cloud licensing, and how you can factor in Total Cost of Ownership, using a TCO-model we co-developed with our customers
- The fundamental aspects of the Software Asset Management Baseline analysis
- The Software Asset Management Optimization Model – assessing your own maturity level
- The benefits of developing and continuously evaluating a Software Asset Management program
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Learn How to Create a Virtualization Plan From Infrastructure Design to Licensing
Recorded November 10, 2011
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Implementing virtualization in your environment can provide a huge return on investment for your organization.
However, it can be challenging. Creating an infrastructure design and staying properly licensed is not easy.
Let’s us help you get off on the right path.
Join Softmart and MTM Technologies to hear a discussion about some "overlooked" challenges that can occur when trying to implement an internal corporate virtualization strategy.
We will focus the conversation on:
- The big picture: Licensing, desktops, servers, infrastructure speed, data storage (Have you planned for it?)
- Microsoft's V-Alliance: What do you need to access core applications virtually and still be compliant? Are you ready?
- Infrastructure design: Are you "enterprise" or "data-center" driven?
- Business users accessing applications: What do they really need? What is the best-of-breed technology option for your company?
- What is your true ROI opportunity in this endeavor? Where do you find/prove it?
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Understanding the New Changes to Microsoft’s Enterprise Licensing Agreements
Recorded October 26, 2011
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Things have changed! Microsoft has made several major changes to their licensing programs in the past 18 months. There are new enrollment types, new Software Assurance Benefits, and licensing changes to support the rapidly evolving computing environment. Now is a good time to review these changes with us. We will provide clarity on what the changes are, and discuss how they may help your IT strategy and budget.
Join Softmart's Microsoft Analytics Specialist Jack Dillman, and Softmart's Executive Vice President, Lane Shelton, who will cover the following during this exclusive event:
- Understanding an Enterprise Agreement - Refresher on the Enterprise Agreement program, how it works, what it covers, who qualifies, and the value proposition
- Two new enrollment types - EAP and ECI - Rolled out in 2010, the EAP and ECI offer ways to fine tune specific licensing areas for discounts and savings
- Software Assurance - Changes to SA primarily addressing virtualization
- New deployment vouchers - More ways to redeem free consulting services that come with EA agreements
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Licensing Optimization for Your Virtual Server Environment
Recorded May 24, 2011
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Licensing Optimization for Your Virtual Server Environment:
- Why is it important?
- Three Basic Principles!
- The Virtualization Process: Four Steps to Licensing Optimization
- Hyper-V
- Managing Your Virtual Environment
- System Center Products Explained
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Understanding Your Microsoft Licensing Position
Recorded April 16, 2011
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- Three Pillars of Microsoft Licensing Optimization
- The Importance of determining your Microsoft licensing position
- "Clarity and Control"
- What do we mean by 'licensing position'?
- Why is it important?
- Your MLS report!
- Deployed Product vs. Un-Deployed Product
- Why is it important?
- Three Basic Principles!
- The Virtualization Process: Four Steps to Licensing Optimization
- Hyper-V
- Managing Your Virtual Environment
- System Center Products Explained
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