Microsoft licensing
The terms of use for Microsoft software are governed by the terms and conditions of the Microsoft license agreement that you enter into when purchasing a Microsoft product. The user is responsible for complying with the Microsoft licensing terms and conditions. Licensing recommendations are provided below. You are in no way obligated to follow such recommendations as they are not legally binding. If you have any questions regarding Microsoft software licensing and usage rights, please consult your legal department or Microsoft reseller. The information on this page complies with the current Microsoft Product Terms.
General questions about
What is License Mobility?
License Mobility is a benefit provided to customers with Microsoft corporate licenses for eligible server software covered by active Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) agreements. With License Mobility, customers can use eligible Microsoft software when working with third-party cloud solution providers such as Yandex Cloud. See more details at the Microsoft website.
What Microsoft software can I run on the Yandex Cloud platform?
Yandex Cloud supports server software available under the License Mobility through Software Assurance.
How can I find out whether a Microsoft product is eligible for License Mobility?
You can find this information in the terms of use for the Microsoft product. Information on the eligibility of a product for License Mobility is included in the relevant section of the Software Assurance agreement. Products that are eligible for License Mobility through Software Assurance include Remote Desktop Services, System Center, Exchange, and SharePoint.
Do I need to have a valid Software Assurance agreement in place and participate in License Mobility through Software Assurance to deploy my own Microsoft licenses within Yandex Cloud?
Yes. When using licensed Microsoft software in Compute Cloud, you must have a valid Software Assurance agreement in place and participate in License Mobility through Software Assurance.
Why do I need to specify the address when using Microsoft products?
As of January 24, 2022, you need to specify usernames, names and tax IDs of legal entities, as well as addresses of individuals and legal entities to use Microsoft products. These are the requirements under the Microsoft licensing policy. This data can be sent to Microsoft. Without this data, you will not be able to run Microsoft products.
Can I use Microsoft products with my own licenses in Compute Cloud?
To learn more about Windows Server licensing, see Use of personal licenses for Microsoft products.
For any software products you plan to use within your VM, beyond those specifically mentioned, see the terms of the license you purchased or contact Microsoft to find out whether you can use the product with such a license in Yandex Cloud.