Are Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses considered a subscription for Azure Hybrid Benefit?

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Are Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses (such as the Windows Server licenses and CALs) considered a subscription for Azure Hybrid Benefit? If not, is it a benefit that can be used in Azure as a Bring Your Own License that would provide a benefit similar in that respect to Azure Hybrid Benefit?

The Azure Hybrid Benefit states: "To qualify for Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server, you need on-premises core licenses for Windows Server from an applicable program with active Software Assurance or qualifying subscription licenses." [emphasis mine]

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In simple terms, Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses (such as Windows Server licenses and CALs) are not directly considered subscriptions for Azure Hybrid Benefit (AHB).

Here’s how Azure Hybrid Benefit works and how your licenses fit into the picture:

Azure Hybrid Benefit Requirements:

To use Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server, you need either:

1. On-premises core licenses with active Software Assurance (SA), or
2. Qualifying subscription licenses (like a CSP subscription).

This means that only certain types of licenses qualify—specifically those that have Software Assurance or are part of a qualifying subscription program.

Are Partner Success Core Licenses Eligible?

While Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses (like Windows Server licenses and CALs) are essential for use on-premises, they aren't classified as qualifying subscription licenses for Azure Hybrid Benefit by themselves. These types of licenses typically fall under a different licensing structure and may not automatically include Software Assurance.

Can You Use Partner Success Core Licenses in Azure?

Even though these licenses aren’t part of Azure Hybrid Benefit, you can potentially Bring Your Own License (BYOL) to Azure. This would depend on the specific terms of your licensing agreement, especially if you’ve added Software Assurance. With Software Assurance, you might be able to use your licenses in Azure in a similar way to Azure Hybrid Benefit, by moving your on-premises workloads to Azure with cost-saving advantages.

Key Takeaways:

• No, Partner Success Core licenses are not treated as a subscription for Azure Hybrid Benefit.
• Yes, if you have Software Assurance, you may still be able to use these licenses in Azure under BYOL, which can provide benefits similar to Azure Hybrid Benefit.

For detailed guidance, it's always a good idea to consult with your Microsoft licensing representative or check out Microsoft's official documentation. They can help confirm the specifics based on your licensing agreement.

Let me know if you need more clarification!In simple terms, Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses (such as Windows Server licenses and CALs) are not directly considered subscriptions for Azure Hybrid Benefit (AHB).

Here’s how Azure Hybrid Benefit works and how your licenses fit into the picture:

Azure Hybrid Benefit Requirements:

To use Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server, you need either:

1. On-premises core licenses with active Software Assurance (SA), or
2. Qualifying subscription licenses (like a CSP subscription).

This means that only certain types of licenses qualify—specifically those that have Software Assurance or are part of a qualifying subscription program.

Are Partner Success Core Licenses Eligible?

While Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses (like Windows Server licenses and CALs) are essential for use on-premises, they aren't classified as qualifying subscription licenses for Azure Hybrid Benefit by themselves. These types of licenses typically fall under a different licensing structure and may not automatically include Software Assurance.

Can You Use Partner Success Core Licenses in Azure?

Even though these licenses aren’t part of Azure Hybrid Benefit, you can potentially Bring Your Own License (BYOL) to Azure. This would depend on the specific terms of your licensing agreement, especially if you’ve added Software Assurance. With Software Assurance, you might be able to use your licenses in Azure in a similar way to Azure Hybrid Benefit, by moving your on-premises workloads to Azure with cost-saving advantages.

Key Takeaways:

• No, Partner Success Core licenses are not treated as a subscription for Azure Hybrid Benefit.
• Yes, if you have Software Assurance, you may still be able to use these licenses in Azure under BYOL, which can provide benefits similar to Azure Hybrid Benefit.

For detailed guidance, it's always a good idea to consult with your Microsoft licensing representative or check out Microsoft's official documentation. They can help confirm the specifics based on your licensing agreement.

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