As an accredited microsoft csp partner worldwide, dxc can meet that demand. The spla programme lets you license microsoft software products for. Access a huge library of current and past microsoft software for development and test. New service provider license agreement spla licensing guide.
Microsoft spla benefits, resources and gotomarket guidance. May 27, 2008 some of you may recall my post last year, just after worldwide partner conference, when several sbsc partners were beginning to ask about how to deliver microsoft software on rented equipment which the partner owned but was deployed at a customers site, and spla was the answer. Welcome to the microsoft service providers license agreement program. Uk partner zone discussions microsoft partner community. From the partner center menu, select customers, then choose a customer from the list. Sign a microsoft business and services agreement mbsa. Enroll in the microsoft partner program as a registered member. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Where can i download the latest copy of microsoft cloud agreement. This section describes the requirements your organization must meet for the spla. Microsoft spla program guide2011 program year web hosting providers web or internet service providers isvs that provide hosted applications1 program requirements this section describes the requirements your organization must meet for the spla.
Where can i find out more about spla hosting and software. Aws is a gold certified member of the microsoft partner network and licensed to. Apr 04, 2017 the hosting provider can partner with a csp tier 2 partner and resell azure to their end users. Here are just a few of the many reasons why joining the microsoft partner network could be the best business decision you ever make. The partner is required to keep records of such deployment benefiting from this right see page 89 of the spla agreement further information can be found on page 5 of the spla agreement. With the microsoft services provider license agreement spla, services providers and independent software vendors isvs can license microsoft products on a monthly basis, during a threeyear agreement term, to host software services and applications to their customers. Visit the microsoft partner network for full program details.
Are you a microsoft partner and need help from microsoft support. Dave willis, corporate vice president, us commercial partner shares the. You must maintain an active membership to enjoy the azure benefit for microsoft partner network cloud essentials. Sell software subscriptions through csp partner center.
The tier 2 partner will provide the support, while the hosting partner provides the billing leveraging the tier 2 partners platform. Microsoft service provider licence agreement spla crayon us. Jul 17, 20 when you sign a new spla, you will receive an acceptance notification from microsoft via email. Find opportunities and get insights, tools, and resources to grow your business. Welcome to the microsoft service providers license agreement. They can help with partner program issues, presales assistance, issues with microsoft products, billing questions, and more. Now, we are announcing several licensing changes to help hosting partners be more agile and grow their business. For isvs scale your apps on a trusted cloud platform. This licensing guide provides an indepth overview of the microsoft services provider license agreement spla and how it works. The microsoft services provider license agreement spla is for service providers and independent software vendors isvs looking to license the latest eligible microsoft software products in order to provide software services and hosted applications to end customers. Last quarter marked the 20th straight qtr of double digit growth for microsoft spla.
How to download spla media and license keys spla licensing. Learn how you can own the endtoend customer relationship and get on the path to providing manager services with csp. Im able to login to the microsoft vlsc portal, however it doesnt. If you need to make adjustments or revisions to your report resulting in reduced license fees to microsoft, you must submit the revised monthly use report with a detailed explanation within 60 days from the original invoice date. Become a partner build more success with the industrys most extensive partner network.
Join the microsoft partner network to start building today. The microsoft hosting community is available at no charge to microsoft partners who are interested in the hosting industry. Jun 22, 2016 microsoft spla licensing 101 duration. Services provider license agreement program guide 20111.
Web hoster program enrollment is required on this program too. Spla agreement will not be displayed on the mls microsoft licensing statement however, the. Thank you for choosing insight as your spla reseller. Service providers that have an existing mbsa via another volume licensing agreement should work with their microsoft account manager or reseller to provide their mbsa number and link the mbsa to their spla. To download media and license keys please go to microsoft. The first is a new licensing offering under the services provider license agreement spla called spla essentials. Once downloaded from microsoft, aws customers can bring and install sql server 2017.
Microsoft partner spla en cloud solutions provider csp. As well as being a gold certified partner with a deep understanding of all the latest microsoft technology, were also a microsoft certified fasttrack deployment. This period begins on the date the spla partner first acquires the original media for the product software or online services. A new way to license software redmond channel partner. All commercial pricing excludes tax with the exception of australia and brazil. With the microsoft services provider license agreement spla, service providers and independent software vendors isvs can license microsoft products on a monthly basis, during a threeyear agreement term, to host software services and applications to their customers. The ability to run msdn licenses on third party clouds such as centurylink cloud has been removed by microsoft.
All the documentation you need to understand how licensing spla works on the microsoft partner network. You must be a member of the microsoft partner network mpn. The windows client licenses granted through the microsoft partner network are upgrade licenses only. Download your products at no charge through the microsoft volume. This is the volume licensing services center vlsc website where everyone with a signed spla will have access. Microsoft partner program partners wishing to enroll in the spla agreement need to meet the following eligibility requirements. Microsoft business channel development network 150 views. The microsoft services provider license agreement spla is for service providers and. Buy or renew your benefit offers, including the microsoft action pack subscription. Take advantage of the microsoft action pack subscription to access tools and software that help you run your business and meet the needs of your customers.
Microsoft services provider license agreement spla program. Credits to use to learn and experiment in azure, plus collaboration tools. To be eligible for spla, you should be enrolled in the microsoft partner network. We start by simplifying the commercial relationships with leading vendors so our partners dont have. With the microsoft services provider license agreement spla, service. Software is being downloaded from microsoft volume licensing service center vlsc web site or obtained on a. Active msdn subscribers can install and run the software included in their subscription for development and testing purposes in a dedicated hosted environment provided by a spla partner.
Hi can some one point me in the correct direction, we have an spla microsoft agreement and i need to know how to download the media for what ever software i use, i think you can download the open volume licence media from eopen to use with spla is this correct. The microsoft services provider license agreement spla is a licensing program that provides a hosting offer to service providers and isvs to lease or rent licenses of microsoft products on a monthly basis, and to provide hosting services and applications to the end customer. Assets include a playbook that outlines key microsoft cloud platform strategies for building your spla business. A dedicated area for uk partners to connect around readiness events and content at a local level. How to download the microsoft partner network mpn agreement. Microsoft services provider license agreement program.
Solution workspace has the tools you need to turn a solution idea into reality. Complying with monthly deadline and dealing with time pressure. Dec 11, 2019 are you a microsoft partner and need help from microsoft support. Watch this ondemand webinar to learn how to become an spla hoster and get ahead of the competition. Microsoft licensing agreements microsoft partner network. Partner center is where you grow your business through microsoft partner network mpn, the cloud solution provider csp program, and more. It is designed to be an ongoing resource to partners throughout. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number.
Partner center documentation partner center microsoft docs. Program guide microsoft services provider license agreement. We offer multiple agreement options to help partners license microsoft cloud services and onpremises software. We have put together this spla information packet that should help answer most of your questions, show you how to get started and report monthly usage and order media. Using msdn license in the centurylink cloud hybrid cloud. Im a spla partner reporting sql core licensing under my agreement. Spla has been designed for service providers and independent software vendors isvs who want to license the latest eligible microsoft software products to provide software services and hosted applications to end customers. Spla enables hosting providers and isvs with a hosted offering to license microsoft products on a monthly basis to provide services and hosted applications to end customers. Find a partner get up and running in the cloud with help from an experienced partner. Cloud solution provider program microsoft partner network. From the customers detail page, select add products, and then follow the onscreen instructions to create and pay for your order. Gain access to information and marketing resources to help you develop and extend your microsoft platform hosting solutions.
Spla partner guidance for using mvls spla partners are free to explore the site but should be aware that mvls has not yet been modified for spla partner usage the main functionality being delivered today is the ability to access downloaded media. Net developers to test, deploy, and manage great applications across platforms and devices. Demystify microsoft software licensing, gain control, cut licensing costs, and ensure. Spla is a rental agreement for the rental of microsoft software licenses specifically designed for hosting companies. Service providers that have an existing mbsa through another volume licensing agreement enterprise. With the services provider license agreement spla, your organization can license microsoft products and use these licensed products to provide software services and hosted applications to your customers. You must be in the microsoft partner network cloud essentials program and utilize a microsoft account associated with that program.
Hosting providers who want to offer software services to their customers and who will include software licenses as part of their service offering should use spla. Because the hosting provider is leveraging azure, there is no need for spla. To learn more, download the spla program guide pdf, 4. As a competency partner, prove your microsoft partnership and credibility with a certified letter. Now, with more solutions being delivered in a hosted model. Spla is the only licensing program that allows commercial hosting for microsoft products, so is the only option. Microsoft partner network software licensing benefits faq. Explore the azure partner zone find the latest content, news, and guidance to lead customers to the cloud. Use the partner center sdk to manage customer, subscription, and order data. Can i use my own service provider license agreement spla. To apply these usage licenses to computers within your environment, each of the computers must have a preexisting, qualifying operating system license that is, a license for windows xp professional, windows vista business, windows 7 professional, or windows 8 pro.