Microsoft Software Asset Management SAM Core Set 2

You need to generate periodic reports for Microsoft SAM Optimization Model (SOM) key competencies. Which two reports should you generate? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point

An organization plans to work with a Microsoft partner to complete their first SAM assessment. You need to plan funding for the engagement. What should you do?

You are beginning a SAM engagement and are determining what tools will best fit your client's needs. The solution must meet the following requirements: Do not install anything on target machines. Include Windows migration path options in any reports. You need to create an updated software inventory. What tool should you use?

You are three months into the first year of an Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Microsoft. A monthly software inventory report shows that you are using 40 more Windows 10 licenses than the EA specifies. Ten machines run a base Windows 10 Enterprise image. You need to ensure that the organization stays compliant with its EA. What should you do?

An organization plans to develop a business case for SAM. The Microsoft SAM Optimization Model (SOM) maturity level for the SAM Improvement Plan key competency is Basic. You need to improve the maturity level to Standardized. What should you do?

You are developing a business plan for a customer's SAM program. All senior staff and accounting and IT department managers attend initial SAM planning meetings. You need to complete the business plan for the customer. What should you do next?

You are performing a SAM assessment for a customer. You assess the maturity of several components in the current SAM program and recommend areas for improvement. You identify the following characteristics for the customer's SAM program components: Your assessment should identify the SAM program areas that require improvement to meet the requirements of Rationalized SAM maturity. You need to identify the SAM program areas that require improvement so that the customer can meet the requirements for the Microsoft SAM Optimization Model (SOM) Rationalized maturity level.

You are assigned to work with your company's procurement team to clarify which Microsoft licensing the company is currently using. This project has no budget so any programs you use must be free. You need to determine which Microsoft products are installed on the network. Which tool should you use?

You plan to do a SAM assessment for an organization that has no documented SAM processes or defined roles. You need to gather information for the assessment. What should you do?

You are an IT asset manager for an organization that has been assigned a Rationalized maturity level based on a prior assessment. You contract a SAM partner to perform a gap analysis of the current SAM verification process. You need to update the existing processes to progress to the next maturity level. What should you do?