# Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity

> Add database capacity to an existing Dynamics 365 Business Central environment, with separate Education options for student and faculty pricing.

Canonical: https://o365hq.com/subscriptions/dynamics-365-business-central-database-capacity-education
Provider: IT Partner LLC — US Microsoft partner since 2006. Book: https://o365hq.com/book

## Pricing (CSP / NCE, per seat per month unless noted)

| Segment | Term · Billing | Invoice per cycle | Monthly equivalent | vs annual-upfront |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 1-year · Annual | $24 | $2/mo | -28.6% |
| Education | 1-year · Monthly | $2.10 | $2.10/mo | -25.0% |
| Education | Monthly · Monthly | $2.40 | $2.40/mo | -14.3% |
| Education | 1-year · Annual | $33.60 | $2.80/mo | +0.0% |
| Education | 1-year · Monthly | $2.94 | $2.94/mo | +5.0% |
| Education | Monthly · Monthly | $3.36 | $3.36/mo | +20.0% |
| Education | 1-year · Annual | $48 | $4/mo | +42.9% |
| Education | 1-year · Monthly | $4.20 | $4.20/mo | +50.0% |
| Education | Monthly · Monthly | $4.80 | $4.80/mo | +71.4% |
| Education | 1-year · Annual | $66 | $5.50/mo | +96.4% |
| Education | 1-year · Monthly | $5.78 | $5.78/mo | +106.4% |
| Education | Monthly · Monthly | $6.60 | $6.60/mo | +135.7% |
| Education | 1-year · Annual | $2400 | $200/mo | +7042.9% |
| Education | 1-year · Monthly | $210 | $210/mo | +7400.0% |
| Education | Monthly · Monthly | $240 | $240/mo | +8471.4% |
| Education | 1-year · Annual | $3300 | $275/mo | +9721.4% |
| Education | 1-year · Monthly | $288.75 | $288.75/mo | +10212.5% |
| Education | Monthly · Monthly | $330 | $330/mo | +11685.7% |

Prices are Microsoft ERP (estimated retail) — the same price as buying direct; IT Partner adds advisory and support on top. Last price sync: 2026-10-01.

This SKU is for adding database capacity to Dynamics 365 Business Central, not for granting users access to Business Central.

## What's included

- Purchasable Business Central database capacity SKUs for Education customers.
- Student and faculty pricing variants.
- Database Capacity, Database Capacity 100GB, and Database Capacity Overage SKU options as listed in the Education catalog.
- Monthly and annual commitment options listed for this Education product.

## Not included

- Business Central Essentials, Premium, or Team Members user licenses.
- Microsoft 365 apps, Exchange, Teams, or other productivity services.
- Implementation, data cleanup, reporting redesign, or storage optimization services.
- Any entitlement not listed for this Business Central Database Capacity product in the Education catalog.

## FAQ

### What is Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity used for?

Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity is an add-on for increasing database capacity in an existing Dynamics 365 Business Central environment, because it is listed as a Business Central capacity product rather than a user license. Education buyers use it when finance, operations, or historical transaction data grows beyond the capacity included with their Business Central licensing.

### Does this product give students, faculty, or staff access to Business Central?

No, Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity does not grant user access, because it is a capacity add-on and not a Business Central Essentials, Premium, or Team Members license. Users still need the appropriate Business Central user licenses to sign in and use the application.

### What Education capacity options are listed for this product?

The Education catalog lists Business Central Database Capacity, Business Central Database Capacity 100GB, and Business Central Database Capacity Overage options, because the source SKUs include all three capacity types. Each is available in separate Education Student Pricing and Education Faculty Pricing variants.

### What is the difference between the Student Pricing and Faculty Pricing versions?

The Student Pricing and Faculty Pricing versions are separate Education purchasing options, because Microsoft lists distinct Education SKUs for students and faculty. The correct choice depends on the institution’s eligibility rules and intended covered population, so IT Partner should confirm the student-versus-faculty scenario before ordering.

### Can an education institution mix student and faculty capacity SKUs?

Possibly, but it should be confirmed before purchase, because the catalog lists separate Student Pricing and Faculty Pricing SKUs and the allocation rules are not detailed in the source information. IT Partner can help verify eligibility, purchasing rules, and whether separate capacity lines are appropriate for the institution’s Business Central tenant.

### Is there a free trial for Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity?

No, there is no trial SKU listed for Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity, because the source catalog marks the listed Education capacity SKUs as non-trial. If the institution needs to test Business Central itself, that is a separate evaluation question from this database capacity add-on.

### What commitment and billing options are available for Education buyers?

Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity is listed with monthly commitment and annual commitment options, because the Education catalog includes month-to-month and annual-term rows. Annual commitment can be billed annually or monthly, and the listed annual-paid-annually option is lower than the corresponding annual commitment paid monthly, while month-to-month provides more flexibility.

### Is a three-year term available for this Education capacity product?

No three-year term is listed for Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity, because the source catalog only shows monthly and annual commitments. If a longer commitment is required for procurement reasons, IT Partner should validate whether any current Microsoft program option exists outside the listed SKUs.

### Should we buy the regular Database Capacity SKU, the 100GB SKU, or an Overage SKU?

The right option depends on the institution’s current included Business Central capacity, expected growth, and whether the need is planned or reactive, because the catalog lists proactive capacity SKUs, 100GB capacity packs, and overage SKUs. IT Partner should confirm the unit of measure, quantity behavior, and whether overage is appropriate before quoting.

### How do we determine how much Business Central database capacity to add?

Start by checking the tenant’s current Business Central storage usage and included capacity, because this add-on should only be sized after the existing entitlement and consumption are known. Then estimate growth from posted transactions, attachments, integrations, retention policies, and reporting data before selecting the quantity.

### Does this add capacity for Dataverse, Microsoft 365, Exchange, SharePoint, or Teams storage?

No, Dynamics 365 Business Central Database Capacity should not be assumed to add capacity for Dataverse, Microsoft 365, Exchange, SharePoint, or Teams, because the listed product is specifically Business Central database capacity. If the institution needs non-Business Central storage, IT Partner should identify the correct Microsoft storage or capacity SKU separately.

### Does this include Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 apps, or Copilot?

No, this capacity add-on does not include Teams, Microsoft 365 apps, Exchange, or Copilot entitlements, because it is only a Business Central database capacity product. Any Teams integration, Microsoft 365 service, or Copilot capability requires separate eligible licensing and must be validated against Microsoft’s current requirements.

### Does adding this capacity enable Copilot features in Business Central?

No, buying Business Central Database Capacity does not by itself enable Copilot features, because capacity and AI feature eligibility are separate licensing and service requirements. Copilot availability depends on the Business Central environment, user licensing, region, feature configuration, and Microsoft’s current terms, so IT Partner should confirm eligibility before purchase.

### Can this capacity be used with Business Central on-premises?

Do not assume this SKU applies to Business Central on-premises, because the source identifies it as a Dynamics 365 Business Central capacity add-on in the CSP catalog and does not define on-premises applicability. IT Partner should confirm the deployment model and whether the customer’s Business Central environment can consume this capacity.

### Will buying this add-on migrate, clean up, or optimize our Business Central database?

No, this add-on only provides purchasable Business Central database capacity, because implementation services, data cleanup, reporting redesign, archiving, and storage optimization are not included entitlements. Those activities should be scoped separately if the institution wants to reduce storage growth or improve performance.

### Does adding Business Central database capacity cause downtime?

Adding capacity through CSP should not normally require a data migration, because it is a licensing and entitlement change for an existing Business Central environment rather than a database move. However, IT Partner should confirm provisioning timing, tenant applicability, and any Microsoft service behavior for the customer’s specific environment.

### Can we transfer this subscription or our CSP relationship to IT Partner without downtime?

A CSP relationship transfer to IT Partner can usually be handled without moving Business Central data, because it changes the partner and billing relationship rather than the tenant’s production database. The underlying Microsoft catalog SKU price basis is the same, but IT Partner should review the current term, renewal date, existing partner subscriptions, and any partner-specific discounts or services before transfer.

### Can we cancel or reduce Business Central Database Capacity during the term?

Cancellation or reduction depends on the CSP commitment and Microsoft cancellation window, because monthly and annual commitments have different flexibility. Annual commitments generally should be treated as term commitments, so institutions should confirm reduction rights, renewal timing, and any cancellation limits before placing the order.

### Can we increase Business Central database capacity mid-term if usage grows?

Capacity can often be added when usage grows, because CSP subscriptions commonly allow additions during an active term, but the exact quantity behavior for this capacity SKU should be confirmed before purchase. Reductions are more restricted than increases, so education buyers should plan capacity carefully and review renewal timing.

### Can a nonprofit, commercial customer, GCC tenant, or GCC High tenant buy this Education SKU?

This page’s SKU is for the Education segment, because the listed pricing variants are Education Student Pricing and Education Faculty Pricing. Nonprofit, commercial, GCC, or GCC High scenarios require separate eligibility and catalog validation, and government cloud residency or GCC High applicability should not be assumed from this Education listing.

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