The Microsoft Enterprise Agreement is a flexible option<\/strong> for companies that require a large number of licenses<\/strong>. It provides an easy way to manage and optimize the licensing and support<\/strong> of Microsoft products.<\/p>\n The program allows companies to purchase all the Microsoft products and services they need at a reduced price<\/strong>, and also provides centralized administration<\/strong> and simplification of license management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Besides<\/strong> the Enterprise Agreement<\/strong>, there is the Enterprise Subscription Agreement<\/strong>, another Microsoft licensing program, which offers<\/strong> even better conditions and flexibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Microsoft Enterprise Agreements, like the Enterprise Subscription Agreement (EAS), are signed between Microsoft and an organization via a third party<\/strong> – a Microsoft Licensing Solution Partner (LSP)<\/strong>. A Licensing Solution Partner (LSP) is a Microsoft Partner<\/strong> who is named as the Partner of record in Microsoft enterprise licensing deals, such as types of Enterprise Agreements. This Microsoft Licensing Solution Partner (LSP) acts as a Software Advisor, consults your organization concerning Microsoft licensing and negotiates with Microsoft to get you the best offer for your EAS.<\/p>\n While there are many registered Microsoft Partners, only few are registered LSPs (such as SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The EA program is divided into several options that address different business needs and requirements. These include<\/p>\n These range 3 years, 3+2 years<\/strong> or 5 years<\/strong>. Let’s look at them<\/strong> in detail.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a commitment-based licensing agreement<\/strong> for organizations with 500 or more users or devices<\/strong> that want to buy cloud services and software licenses under one agreement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES)<\/strong> provides subscription licensing for primary\/secondary and higher education institutions<\/strong> with over 1,000 users<\/strong>. EES offers the simplicity of licensing Education Platform Products organization-wide through an annual count of users<\/strong> (known as \u201cEducation Qualified Users\u201d) instead of PCs\/devices and the flexibility to order additional products in any quantity. EES provides assured coverage for Education Platform Products through one annual count of Education Qualified Users, the ability to add additional products as needed, free licensing options, and student use benefits for popular products.<\/p>\n There is a one-year<\/strong> and a three-year option.\u00a0<\/strong>Whether you choose the one-year or three-year option, you can place orders with your reseller at any time during the year after your initial order.<\/p>\n The EES is acquired through a Licensing Solution Provider (LSP)<\/strong>, such as SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Server and Cloud Enrollment (SCE)<\/strong> is an enrollment under<\/strong> the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement<\/strong> that allows committed customers to standardize broadly on one or more key Server and Cloud technologies<\/strong> from Microsoft.<\/p>\n In addition to SCE specific benefits, access unique Enterprise Agreement benefits<\/strong> including volume discounts<\/strong> and the most flexible<\/strong> and predictable terms<\/strong> available with any Microsoft Commercial Licensing program. SCE can be purchased<\/strong> at any time<\/strong>, although the expiration of an existing Enterprise Agreement or Software Assurance<\/strong> commitment is a great time<\/strong> to evaluate whether SCE is the right vehicle for your server and cloud needs.<\/p>\n SCE replaces<\/strong> the Enrollment for Application Platform (EAP), Enrollment for Core Infrastructure (ECI) and the Enrollment for Microsoft Azure (EWA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Server and Cloud Enrollment offers four components:<\/strong><\/p>\n Choose any of these components individually or group them as needed. When choosing any of the first three components, Azure is also available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Microsoft Enterprise Agreement allows licensing of a wide range of Microsoft products,<\/strong> but the availability differs\u00a0between<\/strong> the different EA types <\/strong>and EAS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n![\"Microsoft](\"https:\/\/www.schneider.im\/media\/2023\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-11-17-Website-Microsoft-EA-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\nMicrosoft Enterprise Agreement: Involved Parties<\/h2>\n
Types of Enterprise Agreements<\/h2>\n
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Enterprise Enrollment<\/h3>\n
Key benefits of the Enterprise Enrollment<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nEnrollment for Education Solutions (EES)<\/h3>\n
Key benefits with the Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES)<\/h4>\n
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Server and Cloud Enrollment (SCE)<\/h3>\n
Key benefits of the Server and Cloud Enrollment<\/h4>\n
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Products in the Server and Cloud Enrollment<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nProducts in the different Microsoft Enterprise Agreement types and EAS<\/h2>\n
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