Cynthia Farren

Articles by Cynthia Farren

How to stop overpaying Microsoft, Part 2: How to limit your Enterprise Agreement

There's nothing wrong with a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement if you really need one. However, because Microsoft requires the EA to cover certain bundled software, many organizations actually wind up overspending with an EA, instead of saving mone...

By Cynthia Farren

Jul 19, 2011 7 mins

Enterprise Applications Microsoft

Microsoft – Software Audits and SAM Assessments

Microsoft has increased the number of software audits and SAM assessments - tips for being prepared and avoiding common pitfalls

By Cynthia Farren

Sep 19, 2013 4 mins

Enterprise Applications Microsoft

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Planned Release – Major Licensing Changes

Enterprise Edition goes away and Standard moves to Per Processor license

By Cynthia Farren

Jul 10, 2012 2 mins

Asset Management Software Microsoft Servers

Microsoft to move to license-by-core for SQL Server 2012

Microsoft breaks vow to never license by core and will now charge for server cores much like they were processors. Here's the details.

By Cynthia Farren

Nov 14, 2011 6 mins

Enterprise Applications Microsoft

How to stop overpaying for Microsoft licensing

Reducing Microsoft volume licensing costs, Enterprise Agreements (Part I)

By Cynthia Farren

Mar 8, 2011 6 mins

Data Center Enterprise Applications Microsoft

An Independent View of Microsoft Software License Agreements

Overview of commercial Microsoft licensing agreements, first in a series on Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreements.

By Cynthia Farren

Nov 8, 2010 8 mins

Asset Management Software Microsoft Software Licensing

Microsoft Office licensing now a bit easier for Citrix users!

New Roaming Use Rights for Microsoft Office, Visio and Project applies to Remote Desktop Services situations.

By Cynthia Farren

Jul 27, 2010 4 mins

Citrix Systems Microsoft Microsoft Office

Tips for Negotiations with Microsoft in June

June is the end of the Microsoft fiscal year, which makes it an ideal time to negotiate.

By Cynthia Farren

Jun 18, 2010 4 mins

Enterprise Applications Microsoft Software Licensing

Why June is the perfect month to negotiate with Microsoft

Did you know that Microsoft's fiscal year ends in June?

By Cynthia Farren

Jun 3, 2010 2 mins

Enterprise Applications Microsoft

Microsoft CALs…Part II

Second part of series on how to license Microsoft Server Client Access Licenses (CAL)

By Cynthia Farren

May 21, 2010 3 mins

Data Breach Enterprise Applications Microsoft

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2026 network outage report and internet health check

Aug 4, 202678 mins

Cloud ComputingNetwork Management SoftwareNetwork Monitoring

With FCC ban on new Chinese-made optical transceivers for DCs likely, it may be time to stock up

By Evan Schuman

Aug 4, 20268 mins

Artificial IntelligenceLaws and RegulationsNetworking Devices

Nvidia moves to accelerate storage access, boost industry cooperation

By Michael Cooney

Aug 4, 20264 mins

Artificial IntelligenceData CenterEnterprise Storage

Has the hype around ‘Internet of Things’ paid off? | Ep. 145

Apr 18, 202436 mins

IoT PlatformsIoT Security

Episode 1: Understanding Cisco’s Converged SDN Transport

Sep 24, 202120 mins

Cisco SystemsInternetNetworking

Episode 2: Pluggable Optics and the Internet for the Future

Sep 23, 202117 mins

Cisco SystemsComputers and PeripheralsInternet

Master Linux Math with the bc Command | Easy CLI Calculations Explained!

Jun 23, 20251 mins

Operating Systems

Master Linux Math in Seconds: How to Use the expr Command Like a Pro

Jun 17, 20251 mins

Operating Systems

How to Do Math in the Command Line Using Double Parentheses

Jun 6, 20251 mins

Operating Systems