Links and Resources: Microsoft’s Server and Cloud Enrollment

Periodically, Microsoft revamps their licensing structure for one reason or another. Most times it's due to customer complaints about being too complicated. Truly, Microsoft licensing schemes have seemed to be the work of a mad scientist. Even Einstein would have had trouble figuring some of them out.

Recently, I reported about a new Server and Cloud Enrollment program for Enterprises (SCE) from Microsoft. Since that announcement, Microsoft has worked to bolster their online resources and communications around the new offering and I've been handed some useful resources and links that I want to share for those interested in taking advantage of this new program, or those just wanting to learn more.

First off, Microsoft has posted some more in depth information on the Microsoft Volume Licensing Blog. The post "Simpler Licensing Options Look to Deliver Customers Better Access to Cloud Technology," steps through some of the benefits of a the program and a new licensing model and how Microsoft's "Cloud First" mentality has played a significant part in the program's development. In the post they offer, what they indicate, the essential elements list for SCE:

Additionally, both the Microsoft Volume Licensing site (for Enterprises) and the Partner Network (offering partner materials such as presentations and datasheets) have now been updated to include information about SCE.

And, what better way to learn about the new program than through a short video.

Additional Resources (these links require being logged in with a Microsoft Partner account)