Understanding Dynamics 365 Licensing in Culinary Terms – Entrees and Add-ons
A Creative Analogy to Simplify Dynamics 365 Licensing Concepts
Are you struggling to understand the complexities of Dynamics 365 licensing? Fear not—we have a delicious analogy that will simplify things for you. Let's dive into the licensing world by comparing it to something we all understand and love—a culinary experience at a fine restaurant.
Base and Attach Licensing in Dynamics 365
Imagine you're sitting down for a meal at a top-tier restaurant. The Base license is your main course, the centerpiece of your dining experience. It's the most substantial part of your meal and typically the most expensive. Just as every diner must order a main course to enjoy the full dining experience, every user must have a base license to access the core functionalities.
Now, consider the Attach licenses as sides. These are extra dishes you add to enhance your meal, but they depend on the main course. They are priced lower and complement your main course. You can enjoy multiple side dishes, just as you can have multiple Attach licenses, but remember – they rely on the base license to be of any use.
Entrée (Base License)
The base license is like the entrée you order. It's the most substantial and crucial part of your meal. Without it, the dining experience is incomplete. In the same way, the base license provides the core features and capabilities that users need.
Add-on Side Dish (Attach License)
Think of Attach licenses as the side dishes that complement your main course. These additional items enhance your dining experience. They're priced lower than the main course and offer additional value, much like attach licenses which provide extra functionalities at a lower cost.
Note: Both the entrée (Base license) and the add-on meal (Attach license) offer the same quality and core ingredients (capabilities). The difference lies in their price and dependency.
Menu Comparison
Here's a table that translates this analogy into a menu format, illustrating how certain main courses allow cheaper add-on side dishes. This is the exact concept of the base and Attach model in Dynamics 365 licensing.
Table 1 is an analogy for the Dynamics 365 Base/Attach model but with food:
Table 2 shows the actual Base and Attach model with pricing as of December 04, 2024:
Examples
In the example above, let’s say you chose your Entrée as a Dynamics 365 Finance at $30. You can also get Add-ons for a fraction of the cost such as Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise for an additional $20.
Bon Appétit!
Understanding Dynamics 365 licensing doesn't have to be a daunting task. Hopefully, this familiar analogy shows you that the base and Attach model for licensing is quite straightforward. Remember, your Base license is your main course, and your attach licenses are the side dishes that enhance the experience. With this analogy, you can confidently navigate the world of Dynamics 365 licensing and make informed decisions.
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