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licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

Posted on by 2,203 Super User 2024 Season 1

Let's say I have purchased a license for 10 users for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise, but I am planning to add more users like 15 or more. Is it possible to exceed the number of licensed users and still use the software, or do I need to purchase additional licenses? Can you please provide any guidance or resources that would help me understand the licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise?

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    Nitin Verma Profile Picture
    Nitin Verma 21,091 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
    RE: licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

    Yes only 10 users in one go 

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    Govinda Kumar 2,203 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
    RE: licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

    Thank you, Nitin Verma..

    Does it mean that I can have more than 10 users but still only have 10 concurrent sessions, as long as I am rotating which 10 users are active at any given time?

    Regards

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    Nitin Verma 21,091 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
    RE: licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

    10 concurrent users can be any one 

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    Govinda Kumar 2,203 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
    RE: licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

    Dear Nitin Verma and Inge M. Bruvik

    Thank you for your answer. I have one more follow-up question regarding the licensing thing. I understand that the 10-user license allows me to run 10 concurrent sessions of the software. However, if I log out from 5 of these sessions and log in with 5 other users, will I still be using 10 concurrent sessions or will it be exceeding my license limit? Additionally, do I need to manually activate or deactivate the other 5 users to be able to use them?

    Thank you for your time

    Best regards,

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    Inge M. Bruvik Profile Picture
    Inge M. Bruvik 32,748 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
    RE: licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

    SQL express is included and does not require a separate license.

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    Govinda Kumar 2,203 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
    RE: licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

    Hi Nitin Verma,

    Thank you very much for the answer. I have a follow-up question related to this licensing thing. I want to know if the SQL Server license (e.g. Express edition) is included in the Business Central license or if it needs to be purchased separately.

    Best regards,

    Govinda Kumar

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    Nitin Verma Profile Picture
    Nitin Verma 21,091 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at
    RE: licensing policy for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

    10 users license means, you can run BC concurrent 10 sessions, if you require more concurrent session you need to purchase more licenses.

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