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Participation in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program entitles users to create a full Microsoft 365 E5 sandbox environment for testing and development.


Illustration shows a chart of components included in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program sandbox, compared with a full E5 subscription.


Update research digest for March 2023.


Azure services offer the promise of quick deployment and reduced cost, but the allure can be tainted if customers fail to recognize the need for new skills and underestimate the differences between Azure and on-premises.


A high-level summary of cloud services, explaining the differences between infrastructure, platform, software, and management services.


A license model exclusive to Windows Server that requires core licenses to be assigned to servers (with an option to choose between two allocation methods) and CALs (Client Access Licenses) to users or access devices.


Outlines major changes to System Center’s license model and rules, edition lineup, and pricing


A license model exclusive to System Center products (and Advanced Threat Analytics) that requires managed servers and clients to be licensed with Server MLs (Management Licenses) and Client MLs respectively.


Outlines major changes to the Core Infrastructure Server Suite’s license model and rules, edition lineup, and pricing.


Power Platform services are available for US Government customers, with limitations similar to other services in sovereign clouds.