This Eligible Devices Detail (Microsoft EA) report offers comprehensive insights into each individual device that qualifies for inclusion under the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA). It presents detailed data regarding the physical or geographical location of every device, their operational environment—such as whether they function as desktops or servers—and their current installation status. By providing this level of granularity, the report enables organizations to effectively track and manage EA-eligible devices, supporting informed decision-making and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements.
Usage
This provides a detailed record of each device eligible for Microsoft EA, supporting accurate compliance tracking, software deployment analysis, and licensing management.
Example
During a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement true-up cycle, the IT Asset Management team uses the Eligible Devices Detail (Microsoft EA) report to identify all qualifying desktops and servers across branch offices and data centers to ensure accurate license counting and avoid compliance penalties.
This report also helps infrastructure managers validate installation status before onboarding new devices, enabling proactive license planning and cost optimization under the EA contract..
Steps:
To view the Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices Detail report, perform the following steps:
Navigate to Reports > Asset Management > Select and Search the report name.
The Dashboards page is displayed.
Figure: DashboardsClick Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices Detail.
The Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices Detail report is displayed.
Figure: Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices DetailThe table describes the fields available in the Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices Detail report.
Field
Description
Country of Use
The country where the device is used or deployed.
Environment
The operational context of the device, such as desktop, server, etc.
Asset name
The unique name or identifier of the device.
Device Type
The classification of the device (e.g., desktop, laptop, server).
Host Name
The network name assigned to the device..
Bookmark
A custom label or grouping used to categorize the device for reporting purposes.
Has Installs
Indicates whether the device has Microsoft software installations relevant to the EA.
Filters
Use filter icon 
to refine the report results based on selected criteria and display only relevant records.
Figure: Filters
Enter the details as described in the following table and click Apply filters to view the report or Clear all to reset the filters.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Country of Use | Enter and select the Country of Use from the list. |
Environment | Enter and select the Environment from the list. |
Asset Name | Enter and select the asset name from the list. |
Device Type | Enter and select the device type from the list. |
Host Name | Enter and select the host name from the list. |
Bookmark | Enter and select the Bookmark from the list. |
Has Installs | Enter and select the Has Installs from the list. |