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A small business with 20 employees is evaluating Microsoft 365. They primarily need cloud-based email, online document storage, and web versions of Office apps. They also require basic security features. Which Microsoft 365 business license would best meet their needs while being cost-effective?
- AMicrosoft 365 Business Premium
- BMicrosoft 365 Apps for business
- CMicrosoft 365 Business Standard
- DMicrosoft 365 Business Basic
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Correct answer: C. Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Microsoft 365 Business Standard includes cloud email, online storage, web versions of Office apps, and the desktop versions of Office apps, which is a common requirement for businesses needing more than just basic web apps. Business Basic lacks desktop apps, and Premium includes advanced security not explicitly requested, making Business Standard the most cost-effective fit.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This option includes advanced security and device management features not explicitly requested, making it potentially over-specced and more expensive.
- B. This option only provides Office apps (web and desktop) and storage, lacking cloud email (Exchange Online).
- D. This option offers web versions of Office apps but does not include the desktop versions, which is typically desired for full productivity.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
A Microsoft 365 license designed for small to medium-sized businesses, offering cloud-based email, online storage, and both web and desktop versions of Office applications.
- Includes Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams.
- Provides desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access.
- Maximum of 300 users.
Memory trick: Standard businesses often need desktop Office, not just web.