This Eligible Devices Summary (Microsoft EA) report provides a comprehensive summary of devices that are eligible for usage under the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA). It categorizes device counts based on country, operational environment, and any custom bookmark labels that have been defined. By organizing and presenting this information, the report helps organizations understand their EA-eligible device landscape, facilitating more effective license management, regional tracking, and the application of customized organizational labels for enhanced reporting and analysis.
Report Usage
This enables organizations to accurately identify and quantify devices that qualify for inclusion under the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA). By providing detailed insights into device eligibility, the report supports compliance with licensing requirements, enhances opportunities for licensing optimization, and informs strategic decision-making in software asset management. This comprehensive approach ensures organizations can effectively manage their software assets and maximize the benefits of their Microsoft EA.
Example
During an EA annual reconciliation, the Asset Management team uses the Eligible Devices Summary report to quickly view country-wise and environment-wise device counts to validate license coverage and forecast renewal costs. Regional IT heads also leverage custom bookmark labels to track business-unit-specific devices, enabling better budgeting and compliance monitoring across global operations.
Steps:
To view the Microsoft EA - Eligible Devices Summary report, perform the following steps:
Navigate to Reports > Asset Management > Search or Select the report name.
The Dashboard page is displayed.
Figure: DashboardsClick Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices Summary.
The Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices Summary report is displayed.
Figure: Microsoft EA- Eligible Devices DetailThe following table lists the key report fields, along with concise descriptions.
Field
Description
Business Unit
The name of the Business Unit associated with the asset or record is displayed.
Country of Use
The name of the country where the device is deployed or operated.
Environment
Specifies the operational context in which the device is used, such as desktop or server..
Bookmark
Specifies a custom label or grouping used to categorize devices for reporting and tracking.
Count
Specifies the total number of eligible devices in each category.
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 |
|---|---|
Business Unit | Enter and select the business unit from the list. Allows filtering the report by organizational unit (example, Sales, Finance, IT)." |
Country of Use | Select the name of the country where the asset is currently in used is displayed. |
Environment | Select the name of the environment from the list. |
Bookmark | Enter and select the Bookmark from the list. |
Count | Enter and select the count from the list. |