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HOW SQL SERVER LICENSING WORKS

What are SQL Servers? A Brief Overview SQL Servers are the most complicated, most expensive, and most critical element of an organization’s software infrastructure and it can be confusing to think about how it works, let alone how to license them. It is easy to get overwhelmed and to simply let your SQL Server sales rep handle it and tell you what you need to purchase and how many. Of course, just because they know their way around their CALs, cores, and sockets does not mean they know what is best for your business. Only you can answer that question. At Instant-key, we strongly believe in educating our clients to improve their understanding of software asset management and software licenses in order to lead to strong, long-term SAM practices after our engagement has concluded. So, today we’re hoping to answer some of your more pressing questions about how to license your SQL...

Windows 10: Reinstalling the Operating System and Using the Same Product Key

All Windows 10 product keys we provide are top-tier retail digital licenses. These are licenses that are not tied to any of your hardware, allowing you to reinstall Windows an endless number of times, even after a major hardware change. The highest tier digital license also allows you to run Windows 10 on any machine that fulfills the minimum system requirements and to update your operating system in the future without limits. An OEM key, on the other hand, can only be installed on a single PC since it has a tendency to adhere to the motherboard, making system upgrades challenging because the key continues to function even after a new system is installed. Some OEM keys are limited to a particular brand of hardware, including HP, Dell, and Lenovo, and if placed on alternative hardware would result in an error. Since OEM licenses are particularly system-specific, they are disabled by...

WINDOWS SERVER 2022 INSTALLATION GUIDE

Windows Server 2022 is a server operating system that starts with Windows 2019 capabilities while boosting performance and reliability, as well as providing more comprehensive security and protection for your server. Microsoft announced the update in early 2021, and the company plans to maintain Windows Server 2022 for the next decade. Here's all you need to know about installing, downloading, and configuring Windows Server 2022. Improvements & New Features Microsoft's effort to enhance security while making it more straightforward and offering higher-level protection measures is shown in Windows Server 2022, the most recent iteration. Among them are the following: HTTPS and TLS 1.3 secure clients’ data by offering a greater degree of encryption.DNS queries are encrypted with HTTPS, thanks to support for DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH).Nested virtualization is available for AMD CPUs.Microsoft Edge replaces Internet Explorer as the default web browser.Microsoft enhanced security features protect data against a range of attacks, implementing a multi-layered system.Integration with...

What’s new in Windows Server 2022

Some of the new features in Windows Server 2022 are described in this article. Windows Server 2022 builds on the solid basis of Windows Server 2019 and adds a slew of new features in three areas: security, Azure hybrid integration and administration, and application platform. Additionally, Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition enables you to take advantage of the cloud's benefits to keep your virtual machines up to date while minimizing downtime. Security The new security features in Windows Server 2022 combine numerous security features in Windows Server to provide defense-in-depth protection against advanced attacks. Windows Server 2022's advanced multi-layer security delivers the comprehensive protection that servers require today. Secured-core server Additional security protections are provided by certified Secured-core server hardware from an OEM partner, which is useful against sophisticated attacks. In some of the most data-sensitive businesses, this can provide enhanced assurance while handling mission-critical data. To provide enhanced Windows Server security features,...

Learn 2 Steps to Activating Windows 10 or Windows 11

Workable SolutionsStep-by-step TroubleshootingActivate Windows 10 with the Product KeyFind Product Key when you are installing Windows 10 to activate the system. Press Windows icon on the keyboard > Settings > Update & Security > Activation...Activate Windows 10/11 with a Digital licenseThe digital license is linked to your Microsoft account. First, check if your Windows 10 is linked to your Microsoft account. Click Windows icon > Choose Settings.Activate Windows 10 Pro for Free using CMDAnother way to activate Windows 10 is using CMD. Type CMD in the search box, right-click it and choose Run as administrator. Enter the command line. How to Activate Windows 10/11 with Product Key Step 1. Find Product Key when you are installing Windows 10. If you can find your 25-character product key, you can activate Windows 10 right now. Step 2. Press Windows icon on the keyboard > Settings > Update & Security > Activation (or you can input Activation on the search box after setting page...

After purchasing Microsoft office, Where do I enter my Product Key?

You can go in one of two directions with this. One, if your product key is brand new and has never been used, and the other, if you purchased your product key from Microsoft Store (instant-key.com). If your product Key is New: To begin, you'll be required to sign in with your Microsoft account.Then, in the space provided, type in your product key.Finally, you will be given access to your Microsoft Office. If you Purchased Microsoft Office Through the Microsoft Store(instant-key.com), Here is where to enter your Product key: To begin, open your browser and put https://setup.office.com/ into the address bar. Log in or make a new account. 2. Sign in with your Microsoft account, or create one if you don't have one. Be sure to remember this account so that you can install or reinstall Office later, without a product key. 3. Enter your product key, without hyphens, if prompted. If you don't see the...

How can I get started using Outlook for the first time? (Microsoft 365)

Before using Outlook for the first time, you will need to add your Outlook profile. 1. Open the Outlook application 2. Enter your Microsoft 365 account details After that, click Connect and enter your email address. When asked, type your Microsoft 365 password or your logon password in the space provided. Your 365 password will normally consist of one uppercase character, three lowercase characters, and four numbers (for example, Dafu3648).If you have forgotten your 365 password, please contact Impact Computing. 3. Wait for Outlook to configure your profile This may take a few minutes to complete. Once Outlook has finished you will see the following screen. You can now click Finish. Outlook will then setup your mailbox and open. If you have access to any shared mailboxes, they will be automatically added to Outlook, but this could take up to 30 minutes. If you haven't received a shared mailbox by this time, please contact Impact Computing.

How do I create a bootable Windows USB drive?

You must first build the installation media before installing Windows from a USB drive. Once the USB flash drive is connected, your computer will be able to read this and boot from it. The methods for making a bootable USB flash drive using Microsoft's Media Creation Tool are outlined here. Download the appropriate installation media from Microsoft: Download Windows 10 Follow the steps to download the Windows version you want. Some versions may require you to provide your Windows product key to verify your eligibility to download disc images.Save the Media Creation Tool to your computer. When the download is finished, launch the file and click Accept when prompted to agree to the software license terms.Select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC and click the Next button.Follow any on-screen instructions to set your preferred language, Windows edition, and System Architecture. If unsure, check the Use the recommended options for this PC option and proceed.Choose the USB flash...