Microsoft Licensing for Cloud Environments (Online)

Microsoft Licensing for Cloud Environments (Online)

Master Microsoft licensing in the cloud! Learn the latest licensing rules for cloud and hybrid environments, and how to optimise costs.

By Synyega Training

Date and time

Tuesday, May 6 · 5 - 9am PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Microsoft Licensing for Cloud Environments

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Session Overview


Introductions, Key Challenges, and Considerations.

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Azure Hybrid Benefit


Licensing Rules & Applicable Workloads/ Cost Savings & Optimisation Strategies/ AHB for SQL Server, Windows Server, and more/ Cost and compliance considerations.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Listed Providers and License Mobility


What are Listed Providers?/ License Mobility rules / Restrictions and Licensing Differences.

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Flexible Virtualisation Benefit


What is the Flexible Virtualisation Benefit? / What are Authorised Outsourcers? / Licensing rules and changes.

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Azure vs AWS: Licensing scenarios


We will look at a range of architecture and cloud scenarios to identify compliance risks and optimal licensing methodologies.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Wrap-up & Next Steps

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

Welcome to the Microsoft Licensing for Cloud Environments event!

Date: Tue May 06 2025

Time: 13:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)

Description: Join us as we dive into the various complexities of Microsoft licensing for cloud environments.

We'll look at how the rules differ between the different cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, and other non-hyperscaler providers.

You'll get all the information you need to keep costs down, reduce risks, and increase value as you migrate and grow in the cloud.

Course Outcomes
By the end of this Microsoft Licensing Training Course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the various Microsoft licensing models and agreements as they relate to cloud environments . They will be able to identify the most cost-effective licensing options for their organisations and ensure compliance with licensing terms and conditions in hybrid and cloud scenarios.

Attendees will gain practical skills in managing and optimising software licenses, enabling them to make informed decisions that maximize the value of their investments in Microsoft products. Additionally, participants will be equipped to handle real-world licensing challenges and will have the confidence to advise their organisations on best practices for software asset management.


Who Should attend?

  • Leadership: Technology leaders and executives who want to gain a better understanding of Microsoft's portfolio, roadmap, and future direction.
  • SAM/ITAM: Anyone responsible for managing Microsoft software within an organisation will find a wealth of information in this course to help in their day to day role.
  • Enterprise Architects: Architects (and others) who design technology solutions that include or interact with Microsoft products will learn how to avoid common pitfalls.
  • FinOps Practitioners: As Cloud and Bring Your Own Licensing (BYOL) continues to grow with Microsoft, FinOps and Cloud practitioners will find this course very useful.


Course Prerequisites

This course is open to, and useful for, anyone working with Microsoft licensing.


About your instructor

Rich Gibbons, Synyega

Throughout his 20 year career, Rich has trained 100s of organisations of all types & sizes across 3 continents in-person - and even more online. He has extensive experience of Microsoft licensing, products, and business operations.

Rich is a regular speaker and evangelist on Microsoft licensing and ITAM, and is an active contributor at the FinOps Foundation. Rich is well-known and respected for his knowledge, training skills, and thought leadership around Microsoft, cloud, and asset management.


Why choose Synyega for your training needs

We ensure our training courses are as current as possible, meaning they are constantly revised and updated to give you the best information possible. Our experts empower our clients to discover, optimise & manage their cloud and software investments through our multi award-winning services

Frequently asked questions

What is the course duration?

This course runs for half a day - approx. 4 hours.

If I cancel my Enrolment, how can I claim my Refund?

Your place can be cancelled up to 7 days before the event, refund requests received within 7 days are given at the discretion of Synyega’s management and you can request a refund by sending an email to training@synyega.com.

Do you provide a group discount for your training programs?

We do provide group discounts for groups of 3 or more people, please contact our training team at training@Synyega.com for more information.

Are you able to offer a bespoke version of this course specifically for my business at our location?

Yes, we can tailor our courses to your specific needs and run them at a suitable office or location.

I booked the wrong session and wish to transfer my booking, is this possible?

Please contact our training team at training@Synyega.com for more information.

Organized by

Organizations like yours often face several challenges when building successful ITAM & FinOps teams. Firstly, hiring the best talent in the market with the right certifications and knowledge can be an expensive and time consuming process. Hiring organizations often face stiff competition for the best people, so hiring is not always the best option.

Developing a new team in-house and getting it up to speed can also be a challenging and slow process, however Synyega makes this process easy, we can enrich your existing team with training and accreditations that empower your ITAM & FinOps functions. Our team of trainers hold key certifications with partners like the FinOps Foundation, Synyega are able to offer the official instructor led ITAM & FinOps training in person or online with course materials included. Our certified training instructors can also run bespoke courses tailored to your organization's unique needs.