1. SAM for Cloud Readiness
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2. Today’s technology trends are sparking opportunity
Modern organizational needs are changing.
70 percent of CIOs will embrace a cloud-first strategy in 2016.
Today’s technology trends are sparking opportunity
“I need my company to be able to quickly bring new services to market.”
“The projects I plan must drive new market opportunities, scale rapidly to meet business demand, and be cost effective.”
“I need to ensure sensitive data is protected and that we derive maximum value from our technology investments.”

3. A cloud strategy addresses these needs
Reduced Cost
Reduce total cost of operations
Increased Agility
Rapidly deliver new services to the business
Improved Scalability
Instantly respond to surges in demand without wasted idle resources

4.  Cloud scenarios SaaS PaaS IaaS Visibility to end users
Software as a service (SaaS): This is perhaps the most familiar service-delivery model. Enterprises subscribe to prepackaged applications that run on a cloud infrastructure and that allow access from a variety of devices. Enterprises rarely are responsible for administration, beyond limited configuration and data-quality management. (Office 365, Dynamics CRM, Yammer)
Platform as a service (PaaS): Enterprises use PaaS to develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain applications, while the cloud provider manages everything else. Developers can manage configuration remotely, as with IaaS, but they do not have to configure the virtual machine’s image directly. (Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, and Microsoft System Center)
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS): IT departments typically use IaaS to run client and server applications on virtual machines. The vendor manages the network, servers, and storage resources so that IT managers no longer need to buy, track, or decommission hardware. However, IT managers must continue to manage operating systems, databases, and applications.
Cloud scenarios
Visibility to end users 
SaaS
PaaS
IaaS
Application Developers
End Users
Network Architects

5. Cloud Models Traditional IaaS PaaS SaaS Self Manage Self Manage
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Cloud Models
Traditional
Storage
Servers
Networking
Operating System
Middleware
Virtualization
Data
Applications
Runtime
Self Manage
IaaS
Storage
Servers
Networking
Operating System
Middleware
Virtualization
Data
Applications
Runtime
Managed by Microsoft
Self Manage
PaaS
Managed by Microsoft
Self Manage
Storage
Servers
Networking
Operating System
Middleware
Virtualization
Applications
Runtime
Data
SaaS
Managed by Microsoft
Storage
Servers
Networking
Operating System
Middleware
Virtualization
Applications
Runtime
Data
Windows Azure Virtual Machines
Windows Server Hyper-V
Office 365
Dynamics CRM
Windows Server
Windows Azure Cloud Services

6. Key first step in moving to the cloud
You first need to know what software you already have rights to, starting with a comprehensive application inventory.
Based upon this, you can:
Develop your adoption strategy
Identify required characteristics of remaining applications
Prioritize and identify candidates for the cloud
Key first step in moving to the cloud
Adopting SAM principles eases the application inventory process, identifying license and usage patterns.

7. What is Software Asset Management (SAM)?
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What is Software Asset Management (SAM)?
SAM is a global industry standard
ISO/IEC
Endorsed by Microsoft and many others
ITIL best practice guide on SAM
“All of the infrastructure and processes necessary for the effective management, control and protection of the software assets within an organization, throughout all stages of their lifecycle”
SAM is an integral part of the control framework of any well-run organization
Following SAM best practices results in better information for decision making and a higher degree of operational excellence; ultimately driving long-term business value.

8. SAM supports cloud readiness
Process discipline helps reduce corporate risk
Ease of purchasing and deploying cloud services can lead organizations to unanticipated results:
SAM supports cloud readiness
Over-provisioning can occur when users receive services they don’t want or need. Under-licensing can occur when services are added or consumed but not accounted for in a centralized way. A mix of on-premises and cloud solutions can cause confusion; not all on-premises solutions have cloud options available.
SAM best practices can facilitate cloud adoption by providing the systems, processes, and management structure so organizations can make the right strategic decisions to achieve their long-term cloud goals.

9. Cloud-Readiness SAM Engagement
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Cloud-Readiness SAM Engagement
A customer focused SAM engagement will help you:
Save money and gain efficiencies
Understand cloud options
Manage risks
Optimally transition to the cloud

10. Cloud-Readiness Engagement: Step 1
After establishing an organization’s goals and objectives, the first step is to complete a software review…
Inventory deployed software
Match installations with licenses
...build a detailed report on your current state

11. Cloud-Readiness Engagement: Step 2
Compare your current environment with your organization’s future goals and objectives
Review deployment considerations
Consider licensing implications
Can potential gaps be resolved in the cloud?
What are key business and technical requirements ?
How do cloud SKUs map to future requirements?
How would subscription models impact budgets?
Is on-premises, cloud, or hybrid the best structure?
What are Volume Licensing options?
...use the new insight to help decide right path for the future

12. Office 365 Requirements
Before making the decision to move to Office 365, we recommend that you verify that systems meet or exceed minimum system requirements:
For the best experience, Office 365 is designed to work with the following software:
- Current or immediately previous version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox, or the latest version of Chrome or Safari.
- All versions of Microsoft Office covered by Microsoft mainstream support.
Office 365 does not have an operating system requirement, except that the operating system used must be supported by its manufacturer. However, there might be advanced Office 365 configuration options, features, scenarios, or tools that have explicit dependencies on an operating system or behave differently on different operating systems.
The Microsoft Service Pack Support Lifecycle Policy requires customers to install Office service packs within months of release. Office 365 requires compliance with this policy.
Office 365 strongly recommends that customers accept automatic updates from Microsoft to help secure their environments and to have the best experience with Office 365.
The minimum hardware requirement for Office 365 is Single-core, gigahertz (GHz), 1GB RAM, 50MB Disk Space. The recommended requirement is Quad-core, 2 GHz , 4GB RAM, 100 MB Disk Space.

13. Best practices for cloud readiness
Fully define your goals. Organize around long-term organizational objectives. Build internal alignment. Management, IT, Procurement, and other stakeholders all play a part in creating an environment for success. Avoid surprises. Increase awareness of all impacts of cloud adoption, including changes to licensing and budgeting. Take control. Ensure needed processes are in place internally.

14. The Path Forward Inventory Project scoping & technical meeting
Now
Plan
Discover
Assess
Where do opportunities exist?
Review
Are there any licensing issues to discuss?
Discuss program & next steps
Project scoping & technical meeting
Inventory
Collect data on software deployments and gather additional information on the IT environment
What is the optimal path to the cloud?
Organizational Objectives
Understand the organization’s culture, and business goals and objectives they hope to achieve
Policies
Licensing
Deployment
Review & Validate
Compare reports with current license entitlements and make final adjustments
Current state
Future goals

15. Next Steps and Q&A Next Steps Questions & Answers
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Next Steps and Q&A
Next Steps
Select project scoping meeting date
Review and approve project plan
Get started
Questions & Answers
What’s on your mind?

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17. SAM can help companies…
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The Value of SAM
SAM can help companies…
Control
Regain control of systems
Reduce technology conflicts and increase stability
Manage legal liability
Help protect and secure IT infrastructure
Improve back-up and recovery plans
Optimize
Save money
Consolidate license purchase points
Improve negotiating position
Improve system, user and help desk performance
Optimize efficiencies
Increase standardization
Grow
Better market position
Better budget predictability
IT best practices that drive business value
Insight into company assets

18. SAM Program Value Adds Comprehensive inventory
Collect all devices (Windows, mobile, etc.)
Aid planning and reporting
Strengthen security and management
Role mapping for servers
Product & licensing education
Clarify current license entitlements
Review how to calculate licensing needs
Get tips on how to license the Data Center
Virtual environment map
Capture physical and virtual servers
Link virtual guests to hosts
Includes migration activity
Business process improvement
Improve internal communications
Improve quality of contract negotiations
Reduce the cost of software acquisition
Data collection simplified
Get data quickly, accurately and securely
Learn how to repeat the process yourself
Use infrastructure already in place
Mergers & acquisitions
Determine value of assets within a unit
Identify potential M&A risks

19. Benefits of a strong SAM process
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Benefits of a strong SAM process
Enterprise
Products
Additional Products
Non EA Licenses
PCs / Users Servers / CALs
Devices
A strong SAM process helps control all licensing across the hardware life cycle
Complex IT environments and licensing options drive risk of license mismanagement
Keys to SAM Success
Take Inventory: Find out what you already have.
Get Organized: organize all your software licenses and documentation.
Create Policies & Procedures: Establish standards and guidelines for all phases of the hardware and software lifecycles
Maintain your SAM Plan: Keep your plan current through regular spot checks, inventories, and employee training.