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Azure Tenant Established for GBBs but GBBs can not deploy Power Platform to establish demo environments Microsoft Sustainability Manager.

GBBs are trying to create environments to deploy Microsoft Sustainability Manager Trial License obtained through Darsy Tool. We have 30 + GBBs in 3 TZ who are trying to execute demos under the Azure Tenant but have not been successful.

Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,275 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-27T14:29:45.5733333+00:00
Yohance Butler-Jackson 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows License error

We have a Windows 11 Enterprise Edition device that was activated and delivered to our employee for their work. A few months ago, we reinstalled it and added the device to Azure AD + Intune for management, and the license was activated. However, the user…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,738 questions
Microsoft Intune Enrollment
Microsoft Intune Enrollment
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Enrollment: The process of requesting, receiving, and installing a certificate.
1,299 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-25T04:27:22.24+00:00
Vishnu Anand 65 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-26T08:41:33.0733333+00:00
Vishnu Anand 65 Reputation points
2 answers

How to update the activation of SQL Server?

Dear All, We have an open value agreement and recently we have added an extra SQL license to the agreement. First, we purchased a license for 4 cores then we added 4 cores. Now, how can we use these new extra SQL Server licenses on the existing SQL…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
13,167 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-19T14:05:36.9733333+00:00
Haitham Al-Haj 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-25T11:16:18.2466667+00:00
Haitham Al-Haj 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Activar Windows 10 error 0x8007007B

Buenas hace tiempo llevo queriendo activar windows 10 pero no puedo por el error 0x8007007B vi en otros foros que usaban los siguientes comandos. slmgr -upk slmgr -cpky slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX (obviamente use una key valida) slmgr…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,030 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-21T18:42:45.86+00:00
Alberto 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-25T10:49:02.1666667+00:00
Claudia Dos Santos Haz (CONCENTRIX CORPORATION) 930 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

TWO KMS 2016-2019

I am about to install a new KMS on a Windows 2019 with a Host Key 2019, I currently already have a Windows Server 2016 KMS 2016 where I have activated my infrastructure. My question: Are the teams with 2016 activated always going to renew in my 2016 KMS…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,558 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-24T15:32:38.5766667+00:00
Mario 40 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-25T02:44:28.3066667+00:00
Yanhong Liu 4,420 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers

Activate Windows 10 Error 0x8007007B

Hello, I've been trying to activate Windows 10 for a while now, but I can't due to error 0x8007007B. I saw in other forums that they used the following commands: slmgr -upk slmgr -cpky slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX (obviously using a valid…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,030 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-21T20:16:43.4733333+00:00
Alberto 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-24T05:52:09.1566667+00:00
Hania Lian 10,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Activation of Windows 10 in a stand-alone VPN scenario.

Our company is using stand-alone virtual machines (VBox and VMware) to support our customers legacy software (equipment we've sold in the past but still need to support, that was programed with older versions of HMI and PLC controls software). We are…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,030 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-19T13:12:26.12+00:00
Elliot Smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-20T16:20:27.4166667+00:00
Wesley Li 5,960 Reputation points
1 answer

How to manage users with and without licenses that have conditional access

I have two types of users at my company, Basic users who just need email on their phone who currently use Exchange Online Plan $4/month and Advanced users who need access to Azure Virtual Machines who currently use Business Standard $12/mo. There's about…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,422 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,275 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-03T22:13:54.16+00:00
Andrew Premier 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-06-19T19:14:06.0966667+00:00
Andrew Premier 0 Reputation points
1 answer

using external email within onmicrosoft.com accounts

Hi, We have our primary corporate email on GCC High, but our license subscriptions are registered to an onmicrosoft.com account which does not have Microsoft365 enabled so receiving email is not an option. How configure the primary email to something…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
4,187 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-15T12:48:37.6+00:00
Paul McGrail 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-15T13:18:07.37+00:00
Marcin Policht 16,420 Reputation points MVP
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Installation of Windows XP

I know Windows XP is out of service many hears ago. The license key I purchased before may not work now. I'm just wondering if I can still install Windows XP using my XP CP (on a virtual machine) for testing purpose. Thanks Jim

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-11T07:15:39.9533333+00:00
Jim Wu 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Does downgrade rights available for Windows 10 LTSC 2021?

Hi, I specifically needs to install Windows 10 LTSC 2015 version, but as per my information it is not available for sell now. So can I purchase windows 10 LTSC 2021 under volume licensing and can I get media and product key of 2015 version of LTSC…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,030 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-10T06:39:56.36+00:00
CK Cheng 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-11T01:24:43.8133333+00:00
CK Cheng 20 Reputation points
1 answer

License transfer between companies

Hi, my company is selling part of it to a new company and we need to transfer all Microsoft contracts to the new company. We need to transfer Windows 365, Office 365 accounts and data. It is feasible? there are limitations? users will loose their data?

Office Management
Office Management
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,055 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-06T10:25:50.8733333+00:00
Andrea Allione 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-07T05:43:26.2233333+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 23,271 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Server Licensing

Need to know below things in more details, can anyone help me? What does each item indicate 634-BTCFMicrosoft Win Svr Emb Std 2019 16 Core 5 Clt Std,EMB,Requires Customer License Agreement,DAOWindows11634-BTCFMicrosoft Win Svr Emb Std 2019 16 Core 5 Clt…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,558 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-03T13:20:36.5566667+00:00
Himanshu Dwivedi 100 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-06T15:48:56.0933333+00:00
Himanshu Dwivedi 100 Reputation points
0 answers

how can I automate the process of license assignment after receiving a service now ticket

Hi I want to automate the process of assigning licenses like powerbi pro, visio plan 2, powerautomate, etc after receiving a service now ticket for the same. I would also want to see if I could automate the process of installing these softwares like…

Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
13 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-05T16:54:33.79+00:00
Sriram Desetty (Portal) 0 Reputation points
0 answers

I need a script which would help me to track all license usage in my oganisation

Hi I need a script which would give me updates every day on the usage of the licenses(ex: visio, powerbi pro, powerautomate, E3 license, co pilot licenses in my organisation. I need a report on how many licenses are used and if there are not any more…

Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
13 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-06-05T16:45:48.9066667+00:00
Sriram Desetty (Portal) 0 Reputation points
3 answers

AVD License working as contractor to client

I am an employee of my company, my company has given been windows 10 laptop with corportate license. I am now working for another company as contractor from my company. inorder to connect to thier company avd should have have separate VDA license or…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,422 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-04-23T04:36:25.7+00:00
sk 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-06-03T13:23:17.56+00:00
Udayashankar K.N 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
4 answers

Win10 Pro OEM_DM to Win11 pro Activation Fail

I received a Windows 10 Pro OEM_DM Channel system that I upgraded to Windows 11 Pro and now my Windows will not activate. I downloaded the Windows 11 23h2 ISO from the website and created a PXE image with MDT and WDS. Once the install was completed and…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,030 questions
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
A collection of Microsoft tools and documentation for automating desktop and server deployment. Previously known as Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).
847 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,738 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-04-17T11:53:27.52+00:00
Samantha 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-14T14:42:09.1466667+00:00
Wesley Li 5,960 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Enable Hybrid Benefit for Linux VM

Hi All, Greetings of the Day! We wanted to deploy a Linux VM in Azure and avail Azure hybrid Benefit for the Linux VM as we have on-prem licenses. how do we avail this feature while creating the VM is there a feature to enable. After Deploying the…

Microsoft Intune Linux
Microsoft Intune Linux
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Linux: A family of open-source Unix-like operating systems.
45 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
30 questions
asked 2024-05-08T10:31:48.69+00:00
Ashok Chandra Venkumahanti (Microland) 60 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-13T12:45:41.8333333+00:00
Ashok Chandra Venkumahanti (Microland) 60 Reputation points
0 answers

if you split security into tiers as per RBAC and the same human person needs multiple accounts does each account consume an azure licence

Microsoft recommends splitting on prem and hybrid assets into tiered access T0 T1 and T2 to facilitate RBAC (role based access control). The principle being that t0 logons are never mixed with t1 logons to minimise any breach. If, therefore, an admin…

Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,772 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-04-29T05:27:33.2166667+00:00
simon eddison 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-09T16:26:36.7833333+00:00
Givary-MSFT 30,071 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

Bought a new used laptop, old user still signed in cant sign on

hello bought a new used laptop it's a KUU Yepbook 2The old user didn't sign off. I can see her picture, her name.Its asks for a PIN, password or finger

Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
694 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,772 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,738 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
52 questions
asked 2024-05-05T02:10:25.9133333+00:00
Nicole Mathe 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-08T09:13:44.2066667+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,861 Reputation points MVP