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on-premises exclusion
About this tag
The on-premises exclusion tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's licensing changes that affect on-premises deployments. In November 2025, Microsoft standardized Online Services pricing across Price Levels A–D, aligning volume-licensing prices with public Microsoft.com prices. This change impacts renewals and new purchases, and may influence decisions around on-premises exclusion strategies for organizations using Microsoft volume licensing. The tag is relevant for IT administrators and procurement professionals evaluating licensing options for on-premises versus cloud services.
Microsoft has confirmed it will standardize pricing for Online Services sold through its volume‑licensing channels, aligning list prices across Price Levels A–D with the prices shown on Microsoft.com — a change that takes effect for renewals and new purchases beginning November 1, 2025...