If you are setting up a Terminal Server or a VDI environment on Windows Server 2022, you already know you need a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL. But when you go to your software vendor, they hit you with another question: “Do you want the Device version or the User version?” Choosing the wrong one…
When a company moves from Microsoft 365 back to a perpetual volume license like Office LTSC Standard 2024, they usually bring their subscription habits with them. “I assigned the license to Sarah, so she can use Word on her laptop, her phone, and the terminal server, right?” Wrong. If you are treating Office LTSC like…
If you are an IT administrator, you have likely stared at a Microsoft licensing quote and asked: “Why do I need two different types of CALs for the same user?” You are not alone. The distinction between a Windows Server User CAL and a Remote Desktop Services (RDS) CAL is the single most common source…
In the world of defense (DoD), critical infrastructure, and high-security manufacturing, the internet is considered a threat vector. “Air-gapping”—physically isolating a network from the public internet—is the gold standard for security. But it is a nightmare for software management. Modern software craves a connection. It wants to call home for license activation, feature telemetry, and…
In the world of defense (DoD), critical infrastructure, and high-security manufacturing, the internet is considered a threat vector. “Air-gapping”—physically isolating a network from the public internet—is the gold standard for security. But it is a nightmare for software management. Modern software craves a connection. It wants to call home for license activation, feature telemetry, and…
If you log into the Microsoft 365 Defender portal, you’ll see a big percentage number on your dashboard. That is your Secure Score. For many small business admins, this number sits comfortably (and dangerously) around 20%. Microsoft recommends getting it above 65%. The Secure Score isn’t just a gamified metric; it’s a prioritized list of…
