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Licensing Challenges

Every project always has a challenge when it comes to how to purchase and assign user licenses. In all honesty, licensing is my least favorite topic to discuss, but as a solutions architect (SA), it’s the one topic you cannot avoid. This chapter will discuss the following key topics:

  • The types of licenses in D365 and how to assign them based on job type and security roles
  • Licensing models
  • Subscription types and licensing
  • A licensing case study

Understanding the Microsoft licensing model

I’ve been working with Microsoft software in one form or another for over 30 years. I’ve been a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCT) for 25 years and have spoken at various different Microsoft conferences—from Ignite in 2020 ...

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