New Windows Server licensing rules will charge more for non-Azure users
(Windows Phone Central)

New licensing rules for Windows Server are causing controversy and comparisons to the `old Microsoft.` What you need to know Changes to Windows Server licensing will cause companies to pay more to use clouds other than Azure. The move is considered controversial by many in industries that use cloud computing. Licenses purchased before October 1, 2019 are unaffected. Microsoft made several changes to the Windows Server licensing terms that result in companies paying extra to use a cloud other than Azure (via Last Week in AWS). The move has been slammed by AWS and Google cloud leaders. The licensing change doesn`t affect any licenses purchased before October 1, 2019. The changes are considered controversial because to many, it feels like Microsoft is aggressively pushing companies towards Azure. The licensing changes mean that companies that purchase licenses after October 1, 2019 will have to pay significantly more to use a cloud other than Microsoft Azure for Windows workloads. Th...