IBM PVU Licensing
The IBM PVU Licensing Content Pack helps you get visibility into your IBM license position in order to avoid costly compliance issues.
CPU Licensing
The following table shows CPU Licensing attributes.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| CPU Licensing ID | The unique identifier for CPU licensing. |
| CPU Model ID | The unique identifier for the CPU model. |
| IBM PVU Per Core | The IBM Processor Value Unit (PVU), a measure used to differentiate licensing of software on distributed processor technologies as defined by the Processor Vendor Brand Type and Model Number. |
| Maximum CPU Sockets | The maximum number of CPU sockets available in the machine. |
| Is Private? | Yes = Private entry; No = Original Technopedia entry |
| Private Flag | 0 = Not Modified (i.e. original Technopedia entry); 1 = Modified Technopedia object; 2 = Proprietary object (those that have negative IDs). |
| Private Type | PRIVATE_TYPE = NULL if PRIVATE_FLAG = 0,PRIVATE_TYPE = Modified Technopedia entry if PRIVATE_FLAG = 1,PRIVATE_TYPE = Proprietary entry if PRIVATE_FLAG = 2. |