38 questions with Windows Licensing tags

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¿Cómo recupero la información de licencia OLP Microsoft SQL (2019 )?

¿Cómo recupero la información de licencia OLP Microsoft SQL (2019 )? Secuencia del tiempo Se toma la decisión de ordenar licenciamiento de productos usados en la nuestra compañía, Microsoft, Adobe y otros A fines del año 2017 compramos una…

Azure SQL Database
SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,815 questions
SQL Server Migration Assistant
SQL Server Migration Assistant
A Microsoft tool designed to automate database migration to SQL Server from Access, DB2, MySQL, Oracle, and SAP ASE.
496 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.
38 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.
23 questions
asked 2024-05-09T20:37:57.65+00:00
Andres Ramdohr 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-10T01:27:12.7233333+00:00
ZoeHui-MSFT 33,296 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.
1,732 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.
38 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 28,486 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

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.
43 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.
38 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.
23 questions
asked 2024-05-08T10:31:48.69+00:00
answered 2024-05-09T01:38:26.2366667+00:00
ZhoumingDuan-MSFT 8,295 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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.
657 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.
1,732 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,294 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.
38 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 7,756 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

our current role does not have access to volume licensing. Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access.

This error shown at Office 365 Admin panel. "our current role does not have access to volume licensing. Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access." when i go with Microsoft office 365 Admin console i cant find…

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:42:03.4633333+00:00
Muhammad Hammad Khan 10 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-07T06:08:07.8866667+00:00
Jonathan Muini 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Will the MS SQL Server 2022 STD License and Windows Server 2019 OS License works on same Hardware after System motherboard get replaced

Hello, I had a HP Proliant ML30 Server running Windows Server 2019 STD and MS SQL Server 2022 STD running with license. Recently the motherboard got issue and HP said to get it replaced. So i have a question about its license if it will work normally…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,815 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 questions
Microsoft Partner Center API
Microsoft Partner Center API
Microsoft Partner Center: A Microsoft website for partners that provides access to product support, a partner community, and other partner services.API: A software intermediary that allows two applications to interact with each other.
317 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-30T11:08:19.5033333+00:00
Hitalkumar Chheda 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-06T06:23:25.2433333+00:00
LucyChen-MSFT 1,280 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

I have a Visual Studio Enterprise with GitHub Enterprise subscription and I am unable to activate Windows 11 licenses. I get Error code: 0xC004C020

I have a Visual Studio Enterprise with GitHub Enterprise subscription and I am unable to activate Windows 11 licenses. I get Error code: 0xC004C020. I have run the troubleshooting and get "We can't activate your copy of Windows. Make sure you're…

Windows
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.
4,798 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-05-02T12:21:19.03+00:00
BrianEUC 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Is there a way of downgrading SQL Server 2022 to 2016? What type of license would I need to purchase to achieve this?

I need SQL 2016 and have the media but want to know as its 3 versions behind how I can achieve this? I have been told that this can be done if I buy the license from CSP and not OV. Can someone confirm?

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,815 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-05-01T12:42:16.5766667+00:00
Diane White 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-02T05:15:54.04+00:00
Olaf Helper 41,006 Reputation points
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.
10,705 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).
833 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,294 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-17T11:53:27.52+00:00
Samantha 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-29T15:39:26.0566667+00:00
Wesley Li 4,995 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Clarification on Azure Virtual Machine Pricing and Windows Licensing

Hello Community, I'm trying to understand how Azure virtual machine pricing works, particularly regarding Windows licensing. I noticed that when I select different VM sizes in the Azure pricing calculator, the cost for the Windows license seems to vary.…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
648 questions
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,202 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-26T08:27:05.8433333+00:00
Niket Kumar Singh 190 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-29T06:57:54.4233333+00:00
Niket Kumar Singh 190 Reputation points
0 answers

Azure Windows DC Server VM License Activation issue | slmgr Access Denied

We are having an issue activating OS licenses with some Win DC Server VMs deployed in Azure with default Licensing (Not AHB) in my Org. Other VMs in the same network run "slmgr /ato" without issues, and we have confirmed that the problem VMs…

Windows
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.
4,798 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-22T13:43:17.5766667+00:00
Shiva Prasad Udari 85 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-24T04:33:05.78+00:00
vipullag-MSFT 24,441 Reputation points
0 answers

Remote desktop license

hello we have a company with 50users, we want them to migrate them to virtual machines with windows 10 Pro or enterprise. the VMs will run under a cluster with 3 hosts (VMware) the local reseller suggests to install win10Pro key and then to have a…

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-23T17:42:32.4033333+00:00
Maria G. Tsakiri 0 Reputation points
2 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.
1,376 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-23T04:36:25.7+00:00
sk 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-23T17:02:20.6133333+00:00
KarishmaTiwari-MSFT 18,602 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Editions available with Microsoft A3

Dear All, I've got some questions about the included Windows Editions in a Microsoft A3 license. Windows 10/11 Education/Enterprise is clearly named on the Microsoft websites, so there is no problem. What I like to know is, if the A3 license contains…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,705 questions
Windows 365 Enterprise
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,294 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:00:28.23+00:00
Oliver R 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-23T12:23:44.16+00:00
Oliver R 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access. what is this and where can i find him

What kind of Agreement , where can i find agreement

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:44:42.2733333+00:00
Muhammad Hammad Khan 10 Reputation points
2 answers

Transfer SQL server license

Hi, I have installed SQL 2022 (elv vesrion) on a new server. I'm planning to decommission the old server. Before I do that, I need to transfer the license. So, SQL 2019 to SQL 20220 STD What is the best way I can have this done? Thanks in…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,815 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-22T04:26:53.8533333+00:00
Alvish Chand 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-22T06:11:23.3533333+00:00
Olaf Helper 41,006 Reputation points
1 answer

Can I use the fonts provided on windows for commercial use?

Hi, I'm interested in using Berlin Sans FB and Candara font on my printed books. It is not confirmed for sale yet, but I want to make sure if it is legal to use the font for the books that will be sold.

Microsoft Q&A
Microsoft Q&A
Use this tag to share suggestions, feature requests, and bugs with the Microsoft Q&A team. The Microsoft Q&A team will evaluate your feedback on a regular basis and provide updates along the way.
587 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-17T18:58:21.66+00:00
Ni 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-17T21:26:51.66+00:00
Darrell Gorter 1,301 Reputation points
1 answer

Can I use Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade License on another PC

Hello, I purchased a non-OEM Windows 7 Home Premium license in 2013, which I have been using on my main computer since then. I have since upgraded to Windows 10 Home using the same license. At the time, I also bought an upgrade license from Windows 7…

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-12T10:36:04.81+00:00
BenDu 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-12T12:39:21.9833333+00:00
glebgreenspan 1,290 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows Activaiton via E5 license - PC is showing an OEM license key

We have a Windows 11 Pro image I have deployed using MDT about a hundred times with no issues. Once a user logs in Windows 11 will activate and become Windows 11 Enterprise. However we have one older Dell laptop that has a Xeon processor that we imaged.…

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-11T16:23:45.6266667+00:00
Mark Ware 10 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Cal license

In our current environment i have a active directory PDC (primary domain controller) in azure cloud .ADC(additional domain controller) in on premises. For a user in an additional domain controller, do I need to purchase a CAL license?

Windows
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.
4,798 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 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.
38 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.
23 questions
asked 2024-04-11T06:40:50.1933333+00:00
KUMARAVEL.S 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-11T07:01:04.3666667+00:00
Jing Zhou 2,315 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor