F.A.Q.

Midrange Workload License Charges

• When will MWLC be available?
• Which MWLC options will CSI support?
• What are the hardware requirements for MWLC?
• Will the sub-capacity option of MWLC be available to z/VSE customers that are running under z/VM?
• What will CSI accept for utilization measurements from customers that choose the MWLC sub-capacity pricing option?
• Can I choose full-capacity pricing for some products and sub-capacity pricing for other products?
• If I choose the sub-capacity pricing option, how much utilization data must I provide during the reporting period?
• I realize that my monthly software bill will fluctuate under the CSI implementation of MWLC sub-capacity pricing. Do I have a minimum monthly charge, regardless of my utilization levels?
• How can I “lock in” pricing to make my costs more predictable for the full-capacity and sub-capacity options of the CSI implementation of MWLC?
• Are tools available to help me analyze my current utilization and model potential cost savings offered by a sub-capacity pricing model?
• IBM offers MWLC sub-capacity pricing on a limited number of their products. Which CSI solutions are eligible for this special pricing?
• How can I get more information on CSI solutions and MWLC pricing?

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