It’s confusing for many customers, so we’ll look at it in more detail below.
The License Summary shows the quantity of licenses the customer has purchased, by product and version version, as well as license entitlements gained through upgrades and SA. All Microsoft volume softare purchased by these entities should be listed in the MLS. The Organization Summary lists the customer’s subsidiaries, acquisitions, and other business entities. The MLS is a spreadsheet with a series of tabs. These gaps can be filled only with good customer purchasing records. An MLS is not to be the total picture, since it excludes OEM software, such as Windows acquired with new PCs, as well as purchases through retailers. Ensuring that this document is accurate and up to date is essential to compliance.īuilt on data about customer purchases through volume licensing programs, an MLS is Microsoft’s version of the truth at audit time.
The Microsoft Licensing Statement (MLS) is a critical document for managing Microsoft software assets, but it’s poorly understood and Microsoft account teams may sometimes withhold an MLS from customers who need it. In addition, Microsoft has the option to make changes to the product list.This article was contributed by Paul DeGroot, Principal Consultant at Pica Communications. You can contact your account manager or AER if you are interested in other products.
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