The Microsoft Device Bulk Edit Template enables you to modify licensing analysis outcomes in the Microsoft Deployment Manager (MDM) application by excluding specific devices from the analysis. This is particularly useful when certain licensing requirements are already covered through alternative agreements or rights, such as:
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Disaster Recovery (DR) and failover rights inherited from licensed production environments
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User-based licensing (e.g., MSDN, Visual Studio) which entitles development and test environments to use software without requiring additional licenses
Purpose
By using the bulk edit template, you can:
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Exclude devices from the licensing calculation
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Document the justification for exclusion
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Streamline licensing accuracy and reflect real-world entitlements
Template Download
You can download the template here
📌 Note: All three fields are mandatory for each row to be processed.
How to Use
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Navigate to the Apps section.
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Select Microsoft Deployment Manager.
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Under the Uploaders tab, select the uploader:
Licenseware – Microsoft Device Bulk Edit. -
Upload your completed .csv file using drag-and-drop or the upload button.
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Once the file is verified, click Process Files at the bottom of the page.
Best Practices
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Ensure that device names match the originals from the discovery/inventory tool.
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Use consistent naming conventions.
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Provide clear, concise exclusion reasons for audit trails.
Troubleshooting
If your upload is rejected:
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Check for missing or misspelled headers.
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Confirm the file type is .csv.
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Ensure all fields are filled and device names match existing records.
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Review the error description in the History tab for more detail.