Windows Enterprise Agreement...

russell664

russell664

russell664

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Hi guys,

A few questions in regards to a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.

Exactly how does the agreement work in relation to Microsoft, is it purchased directly through them, or through a partner?

To give a bit of context, this would be for a local authority in a sense, but am unsure exactly what to start looking at from my side.

Many thanks for any suggestions/information in advance.
 
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My understanding is that it is effectively a big umbrella for a company to cost effectively license their systems (Over 250+). There are two sorts, one on the cloud, while the other being Enterprise Server, and locally installed office across the systems.

Would this be correct, or am I way off on a tangent here? :p
 
I'd expect you need to be speaking to a Microsoft LAR (Large Account Reseller) / LSP (License Solution Provider) eg Softcat
 
#Chri5# is correct, you need to speak to a LAR, although I wouldn't recommend the example he gave.

If you're an LA you probably have a relationship with Civica who are a LAR.
 
blueboy2001 said:
#Chri5# is correct, you need to speak to a LAR, although I wouldn't recommend the example he gave.

If you're an LA you probably have a relationship with Civica who are a LAR.
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I should have added it wasn't a recommendation. We do a tiny bit of SPLA business with Softcat but we tend to be self contained so don't speak to them often.
 
I work for a MS partner so can hopefully answer a few of your questions.

Enterprise Agreements are three year agreements to buy Microsoft software at a discounted rate in return for a commitment from you to buy one of their suites for your whole organisation, including software assurance on everything included within the agreement. The agreement is signed directly with Microsoft but a partner is required to facilitate the setup and provide licensing advice. Pricing is fixed when you sign the agreement and payments are annual so you know how much you are paying and when. Microsoft will bill corporate organizations directly but NHS/Government are always billed through the partner you choose to work with.

As you suggested there are two types of enterprise enrollment you can buy. The first is the traditional Enterprise Agreement where you buy one or more 'enterprise' products for all your devices/users. The 'enterprise' products available are Windows Enterprise, Office Professional Plus/Office 365 or a CAL suite (Core CAL or Enterprise CAL). You can then also attach other software such as applications or servers into the agreement to take advantage of the discounted rates.

The second is called the Server and Cloud enrollment. I wont go into detail about the minimum commitment requirements as they vary but this enrollment is generally the cheapest way to buy their server products, in particular the CIS Suite (combined license for Windows Server and System Center), SQL, SharePoint, BizTalk, Visual Studio and Azure.

Let me know if you need help with anything else.
 
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Haha good to hear we're as bad as the others. Sounds about right there always seems to be an imminent price increase due for NHS/Government, im corporate only and glad for it!
 
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