Tag: license
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Optimizing License Management in D365 Finance
License management in Dynamics 365 ERP is essential due to Microsoft’s licensing changes coming in November 2025. Administrators must utilize the new “Licenses Usage Summary” report to analyze user roles, tasks, and menu accesses to accurately determine licensing needs. This report supports better governance by detailing user access patterns and aligning them with actual responsibilities,…
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Key Features of PPAC License Reports
The post discusses updates in Microsoft’s reporting tools for user licenses within the Power Platform Administration Center. New V2 reports, addressing previous issues, allow administrators to monitor which users have unassigned licenses and provide detailed breakdowns by product and security roles. Key features include filtering options, user license analysis, and the ability to export data…
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What You Need to Know About Licensing Methodology Updates
Microsoft has updated its SysAdmin role licensing, stating that users with this role no longer require a license regardless of other roles assigned. The “None” license type is being re-evaluated for system objects to improve transparency. Legacy license calculations have been deprecated, leading to the removal of related reports and columns in user management forms…
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D365 Finance License Changes: What You Need to Know
Microsoft is updating its licensing validation process for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, effective January 15, 2026, featuring staggered deployment aligned with contract renewal dates. Customers will receive notifications 30 days before validation to prepare for license allocation. Key actions include reviewing licensing requirements, utilizing Power Platform Administration Center and Dynamics Lifecycle Services reports for…
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Understanding Microsoft Dynamics 365 License Enforcement
Microsoft’s recent update on Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations emphasizes stricter license management. Starting May 15, 2025, users will receive warnings if their licenses are incorrect or missing, with strict enforcement beginning August 30, 2025, resulting in denied access for non-compliant users. This change reflects Microsoft’s transition from concurrent to nominative licensing. Users are encouraged…
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Proactive License Management in Dynamics 365 Finance
Microsoft is enhancing user license management for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, with significant updates expected on April 30, 2025, and August 30, 2025. By the latter date, all users must have assigned licenses to access the applications. Notifications will alert unlicensed users to contact their administrators. Administrators will gain access to comprehensive license usage…
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