Microsoft Licensing Training an In-Depth Webinar Series
Multiple Dates
Event Details
Microsoft licensing is challenging and it may feel like it just keeps costing you more every year. Learn how to take control of your Microsoft licensing through this in-depth course specific to the world of Microsoft licensing.
Learn how to save money, increase services and decrease risks through effective Microsoft license management and negotiations.
You’ve already learned the basics from Microsoft or your reseller, now learn the details from a saavy independent expert. See how to leverage detailed licensing knowledge to reduce your Microsoft costs and gain the peace of mind of knowing your company is appropriately licensed.
Sample Topics (see full curriculum below):
· Understanding key Microsoft negotiations drivers
· What common functionality requires the Enterprise CAL
· Server interoperability dependencies
· Licensing implications in a mobile world
· Leveraging Microsoft and your Reseller, when you should and when you shouldn’t
Who Should Attend?
IT Management, Purchasing Agents, Contract Managers, Contract Administrators, Contract Negotiators, Software Asset Managers, Systems Architects, Desktop Engineers, anyone involved in providing input into your Microsoft licensing purchases.
Registration and Tuition:
Register By:
Online: www.microsoftlicensing.eventbrite.com
Telephone: 925-407-4763
Tuition:
Early Bird (closes 2 weeks before course begins): $1,395
General: (final 2 weeks before course begins): $1,695
Group Discounts: 15% discount for 2 or more enrolling at the same time
Cancellation/Substitutions
Cancellations accepted until 7 days before the start of the course. Cancellations must be submitted via e-mail to the address on your confirmation. Substitutions may be made at any time without notice until the start of the course, no cancellations or substitutions after the start of the course as all registered attendees will have access to session recordings.
Course Schedule:
Wednesdays: weekly March 23 to April 20, 2011 10a-12p PST
Thursdays: weekly May 19 to June 16, 2011 12p-2p PST
Tuesdays: weekly July 26 to August 23, 2011 10a-12p PST
Training Curriculum
Session 1: Understanding Microsoft & Microsoft Agreements
Session Abstract: Understanding how Microsoft works, and their agreement types sets the baseline for a beneficial licensing agreement.
The World According to Microsoft
How the World Works
Who and What to Believe
How Your Reseller Impacts the Deal
“Independent” Resources
Microsoft Agreements - Commercial
Open
Select
Select Plus
Enterprise
Enterprise Subscription
Microsoft Agreements - Situational
Partner Network
Hosting Company, OEM, etc
Non-Profit
Academic
Government
Session 2: Desktop Licensing
Session Abstract: How to license Microsoft Desktop solutions to meet your end-users real world needs.
Windows Operating System
Office
Developer Tools
Other Desktop Software
Desktop Virtualization
Application Virtualization
Portability
Transferability
Session 3: Server Licensing
Session Abstract: How to license Microsoft server technology, interdependencies and other complications.
Windows Server
Exchange Server
SharePoint Server
SQL Server
Systems Center Family
Lync Server
Project Server
Other Server Products
Session 4: Server Access Licensing & Other Uses
Session Abstract: How to license access to functionality of Microsoft server technology including license optimization and virtualization considerations.
Client Access Licenses
External Connector Licenses
Database Virtualization
Server Virtualization
Transferability
Server Farms
Session 5: The Future & Making Financial Sense
Session Abstract: Understanding Microsoft’s Cloud presence, Software Assurance model and making financially informed decisions about Microsoft licensing.
Cloud Computing
Software Assurance
Understanding the Pricing Models
Tools and Resource
About the Speaker
Cynthia Farren is a recognized leader in the Software Asset Management and Microsoft licensing arenas. Cynthia is a frequent guest speaker at software licensing industry events and is the author of Network World’s blog on Microsoft licensing. She is the founder and President of the firm bearing her name.
Cynthia and her team of experts have successfully negotiated over $250 million in Microsoft licensing contracts, saving clients in excess of 30% over previously negotiated agreements. She has been involved in over 100 Microsoft compliance reviews (performing or responding on behalf of her clients) and has been a Microsoft licensing advisor and Software Asset Management professional for over 10 years.
About the Course
With an eye to optimizing your time and training investment while maximizing your learning opportunity we have chose to offer this course as a multi-session webinar versus an “in person” event.
The course is designed to be taken as a series of 5 webinars each lasting 2 hours in length. There will be time for Q&A at the beginning and end of each session so that questions that have arisen since the last session can be answered prior to moving on to the next topic. These sessions are scheduled for 5 consecutive weeks on the same day of each week.
All sessions will be recorded and are provided to each attendee for their personal use at no additional charge (great for content review or eliminating the risk that business demands cause you to miss a session).
Hosted By
Cynthia Farren Consulting
Stop leaving money on the table during your software negotiations.
At Cynthia Farren Consulting we leverage our extensive knowledge of negotiation best practices, fulfillment channel operations, publisher practices, volume licensing options and product use rights to ensure your company is getting all of the discounts and benefits available.
Noted independent experts with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft licensing (current and past), we help clients understand their licensing rights and requirements.
With over 10 years of proven results, see why our clients have credited us with saving them between 10-30% on their negotiations.
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