Microsoft Licensing Is A Nightmare
OK, this 'myth' may be a bit of a stretch -- most Microsoft partners would tell you they've encountered at least some frustration trying to navigate the Byzantine alleyways of Microsoft software licensing.
However, there are those who insist that a little bit of work goes a long way toward reducing Microsoft licensing confusion. "My personal opinion is that licensing isn't really that complex if partners invest about an hour every six months to seriously learn about it," said Erik Thorsell, president of Success Computer Consulting, a Minneapolis-based Microsoft Gold partner.
"If we just spend those few minutes learning about the licensing options that are available for our clients, it really will become less overwhelming. I also think that Microsoft partners have a responsibility to do this," added Thorsell.
Frank Ballatore, president of The New England Computer Group, in Ridgefield, Conn., says Microsoft licensing can present problems for channel partners that try to figure it out on their own, a practice he doesn't advocate. "Whenever I have questions, I call my Microsoft resources, and case solved. It's easy if you know where to get the answers," he said.
