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Educational Base License with A Business Attach License

Hi,

I need some clarification regarding the licensing terms in Dynamics 365.

Does a Sales Enterprise for Faculty base license qualify for a Business Central Essentials attach license, considering that Business Central is not listed under educational products (for faculty)?

If not, which Sales license qualifies for a Business Central Essentials attach license?

I’d appreciate any insights or official references on this.

Thank you in advance for your help!

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Hello CU23031542-0,

You've raised a very specific and important licensing question regarding the compatibility of Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise for Faculty with a Business Central Essentials attach license. Unfortunately, Dynamics 365 licensing, especially when it involves educational discounts and cross-application attachments, can be complex.

Key Considerations:

Business Central Licensing:
- Business Central licensing is typically based on user roles and functionality.
- The "Essentials" license provides core Business Central functionality.
- Attach licenses are intended to extend the functionality of a base license.
Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise Licensing:
- Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise provides comprehensive sales automation capabilities.
- Educational discounts are available for faculty and students.
Cross-Application Licensing:
- The ability to attach a Business Central license to a Dynamics 365 Sales license depends on Microsoft's licensing terms and conditions.
- These terms can vary based on the specific license types, customer segment (commercial vs. educational), and geographical region.

Addressing Your Questions:

Sales Enterprise for Faculty and Business Central Essentials Attach:
- Highly Unlikely: Based on typical Microsoft licensing practices, it's highly unlikely that a Sales Enterprise for Faculty base license would qualify for a Business Central Essentials attach license.
- Reasons:
  - Educational licenses often have specific restrictions and limitations.
  - Business Central is generally licensed separately, and its attach licenses are usually tied to commercial Dynamics 365 licenses.
  - The Microsoft documentation, like you said, does not list Business Central under the educational products.
Which Sales License Qualifies?
- Commercial Sales Enterprise: In a commercial (non-educational) context, a full Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise license typically qualifies for a Business Central Essentials attach license.
- Important: Even with a commercial license, always confirm with a Microsoft Licensing Specialist.

Recommendations:

Contact a Microsoft Licensing Specialist:
- The most reliable way to obtain accurate and up-to-date licensing information is to contact a Microsoft Licensing Specialist or your Microsoft Partner.
- They can provide specific guidance based on your organization's needs and circumstances.
Review Official Microsoft Licensing Guides:
- While you may not find a direct answer to your specific question, review the official Microsoft Dynamics 365 Licensing Guides.
- These guides provide general information about Dynamics 365 licensing.
Microsoft Education Licensing Resources:
- Explore Microsoft's education licensing resources for information about Dynamics 365 licensing for educational institutions.

Key Takeaway:

It's crucial to obtain official confirmation from Microsoft or a Microsoft Partner regarding the compatibility of educational Dynamics 365 licenses with Business Central attach licenses.
Do not assume that standard commercial licensing rules apply to educational licenses.

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