Microsoft CSP-Hoster Program (Explained in 10 min)

The CSP-Hoster program is a recent addition to Microsoft licensing programs for service providers, SaaS companies and ISVs. Let's do a deep dive into what it is.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
0:28 What is a CSP-Hoster?
0:48 Is it required to host CSP licenses?
1:18 Hosting using CSP licences
1:38 Why become a CSP-Hoster?
3:15 Who can become a CSP-Hoster?
3:35 Is it replacing QMTH?
4:20 Is it replacing SPLA?
4:40 How to license CSP Hosting?
5:24 CSP vs SPLA costs
6:37 Do you need your own data centre?
7:21 License Verification requirements
8:41 Monthly reporting requirements
9:10 Who provides technical support?
9:40 So what? Is it good, or is it bad?
10:12 Disadvantages and frustrations

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