The Microsoft Services
Provider License
Agreement (SPLA)
What is SPLA?
Here’s a bit more information and some frequently asked questions on the MS SPLA programme.
T
he Microsoft Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA) is for service providers and independent software vendors (ISVs) who want
to license the latest eligible Microsoft software
products to provide software services and hosted
applications to end customers.
With the SPLA, service providers and ISVs can license
eligible Microsoft products on a monthly basis, during a
three-year agreement term, to host software services and
applications for their customers. The SPLA supports a variety of hosting scenarios to help you provide highly customized and robust solutions to a wide set of customers.
How do I know I am eligible for SPLA?
To be eligible for SPLA, you should be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Network.
How does pricing work for SPLA?
Pricing for SPLA remains the same month-to-month.
Any price changes for SPLA will occur in January except for
changes due to foreign exchange rates.
Do I need a Reseller to sign up for SPLA?
What is the difference between Microsoft SPLA and
other Microsoft Volume Licensing programmes?
Yes, SPLA Resellers facilitate SPLA Agreements, monthly
reporting, and many other operational functions.
Microsoft Volume Licensing programs offer several licensing options for customers to acquire Microsoft software licenses for internal use. Hosting providers who want to offer
software services to their customers and who will include
software licenses as part of their service offering should
use SPLA.
Contact either the First Distribution Hosting Team, or
Chris Richardson on (011) 540 2640 for more information on MS SPLA.
Microsoft SPLA is the only Microsoft Volume Licensing program that allows Microsoft products to be used for
commercial hosting.
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