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Why Power Platform licensing is complex, part 4: the role of CDS

The Common Data Service is a foundational element of Power Platform, yet it isn't an actual software product that would be sold directly on a per user basis. The history as well as the future of CDS make it a complex part of the licensing puzzle for customers - and Microsoft.

July 16, 2020
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Why Power Platform licensing is complex, part 3: light use scenarios

Whether you are using a particular feature on a daily basis or once a year doesn't make a difference when it comes to the licensing requirements of Business Applications. Why is it so hard to offer a license type for the "light touch" scenarios?

May 31, 2020
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Licensing by consumption: pricing model of Power Platform online services

On the topic of Dynamics 365 and PowerApps licensing changes coming in October 2019, I earlier wrote about the biggest change in how Microsoft is separating the first party applications and the underlying platform in the new Per App pricing…

September 12, 2019
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Why Power Platform licensing is complex, part 4: the role of CDS

Why Power Platform licensing is complex, part 3: light use scenarios

Licensing by consumption: pricing model of Power Platform online services

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