SAM | Academy
Training and workshops for organizations
that want to finally understand Microsoft licensing.
Microsoft Licensing
Is Complex.
Not for You.
Licensing isn’t rocket science, but too complex for self-study. With our SAM | ACADEMY, you bring your knowledge up to date in just two days. Hands-on, structured, and with only the bare minimum of software buzzwords.
LYYNX is an official training partner for the Microsoft Licensing Professional (MLP) program.
From guesswork
to
routine
Real-world scenarios,
not textbook theory
Walk into negotiations
on your own terms
Microsoft Licensing
Professional Training
(MLP)
Over two days, we walk you through the entire Microsoft licensing universe. From the fundamentals to the latest changes for 2026.
Complete with an official certificate, Microsoft training materials, and a trainer who can answer burning licensing questions in his sleep.
Your Trainer
Uwe Franke is a certified MLP trainer who knows Microsoft licensing inside and out. Once on the vendor side with sales targets to hit, today with 100% straight talk.
klaus-uwe.franke@lyynx.eu
+43 664 9255095
After This Training,
You’ll Negotiate Differently.
20. – October 21, 2026
08:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Freigut Thallern,
2352 Gumpoldskirchen (35 min from Vienna)
EUR 1,460 per person, excl. VAT
In two days, you’ll work through the entire Microsoft licensing landscape — from the fundamentals to the pitfalls. So you can buy smarter and negotiate on equal footing.
Official MS training materials & MLP certificate
Lunch, catering & dinner included on October, 20
Overnight stay optional: EUR 123,- incl. breakfast
What to Expect
in the MLP Training
Basics & Contract Fundamentals
All the metrics, license types, and contracts that matter to you.
Desktop & Office
Licensing clarity for Windows 11, the Office suite, MS 365 E3/E5, and add-ons.
Server & Databases
Finally understand Windows and SQL Server 2025.
Cloud & Azure
M365, CAL suites, EMS, and Azure licensing at a glance.
Developer Tools
For anyone who also needs to license beyond the standard products.
Latest Changes
What changed in 2026, and what does it mean for you?
Ask Microsoft what you’ve always wanted to know:
Florian Slezak, Microsoft Cloud Region Lead EMEA, will be on hand during the workshop to answer your questions.
Who is the MLP training for?
Our training is the right fit for newcomers
and experienced professionals alike who
want to sharpen their know-how for 2026.
For executives,
who are responsible for software budgets and want to make well-founded decisions
For IT procurement professionals,
who no longer want to rely on vendor promises at renewal and true-up time
For IT managers,
who want to understand compliance risks and manage them proactively
For Software Asset Managers,
who want to bring their knowledge up to date
We speak
License Management
Committed only to youIndependent of vendors & resellers
30+ years in the gameCertified SAM expertise
SAM tools for professionalsFlexeraOne + Snow Atlas
Direct line instead of hold queuesPersonal support & dedicated contact
Secure Your Spot
in the Next MLP Training
Don’t rely on gut feeling at your next Microsoft renewal.
Case Study
"I would absolutely recommend
the training and the trainer."
“Extremely approachable, practical, and easy to understand—
even for beginners. You can immediately sense the years of experience,
and the examples are very easy to follow.”
Sanja Grujic, CANCOM Austria
Directions
Address
Freigut Thallern Wein GmbH
Thallern 1
2352 Gumpoldskirchen
Arrival by car
A2 South Motorway to Exit 9 – Wr. Neudorf
B17 (Triester Straße) to Thallern
Approx. 35 min. from Vienna city center
Arrival by public transport
S4 Praterstern – Thallern
Approx. 600 m from Guntramsdorf – Thallern station
Travel time: 51 min; walking time: 6 min
S4 Main Station – Thallern
Approx. 600 m from Guntramsdorf – Thallern station
Travel time: 33 min; walking time: 6 min
