Date: February 11, 2020 Time: 2:30pm EST Place: Online Webinar – Register Here Will your Disaster Recovery solution cause you to fail a license compliance audit? Join us for this informative webinar where we’ll cover how to properly license your disaster recovery and business continuity solutions to maintain compliance and not fail an audit. Our analysts will be available for a Question and Answer session after the presentation. Disaster Recovery Licensing: Oracle – failover vs. standby vs. testing Microsoft – […]
IBM, or other Vendor, Hardware and Software users may not be immune to Oracle Java changes The short of it: If you have downloaded a version of Java from java.com, it’s Oracle Java. Since January 2019, Oracle requires subscriptions for any updates, including security updates, for Oracle JDK. Please refer to Miro’s previous blog post on Oracle’s announcement: Java updates will require a Commercial License for Businesses after January 2019 In addition to Miro’s previous blog post, IBM made a […]
In the past couple of years, Miro has seen clients with IBM Cognos that all seem to have an issue. Cloud The first one is the easiest to explain – Cloud. IBM offers SaaS IBM Analytics. It includes both Cognos Analytics and Planning Analytics (TM1), along with dashDB and Bluemix too. IBM does a good job getting around to their Cognos and Planning clients to discuss the possibility of them moving to IBM Analytics, which results in questions to Miro. […]
IBM Passport Advantage Agreement Update IBM has revised their Passport Advantage Agreement, starting with new IBM software customer in November 2017 and with existing customers on 1 February 2018. The Passport Advantage Agreement has not been updated since August 2014, but there are new changes: It seems longer due to additional country terms, and a change of font size, but in essence it’s the same length. Here are the details: 1.9 Eligible Products: There are more details regarding eligible products, but […]
Software audits by companies like Oracle, Microsoft and IBM are frequently triggered when an organization engages in MAD activity; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestiture. Software asset managers (SAM) and procurement staff should be aware of the specific challenges related to MAD activity within their organization. It’s vitally important to retain policy documents and licensing contracts to ensure compliance. When these vendors become aware of MAD activity at an organization, they typically investigate these specific areas: Has the organization purchased new licenses to […]
IBM uses their own proprietary software asset management tool, ILMT. “The IBM License Metric Tool [ILMT] helps you maintain an inventory of the PVU based software deployed for your Full Capacity or Virtualization (Sub-) Capacity environment, and measures the PVU licenses required by software Product. It is intended to help you manage your IBM software licensing requirements, and help you maintain an audit ready posture. Customers are responsible for supplying hardware and installation services required for installing the tool” according […]
ILMT Help Our expert analyst team can help determine if your ILMT reports are accurate by examining your IBM deployment and comparing it to your contractual entitlements. Do NOT approach your IBM reseller for help with ILMT, as they are contractually obligated to report any compliance violations to IBM. ILMT Overview ILMT – IBM License Metric Tool Sub-capacity ILMT Reporting Free Downloads IBM Licensing & Audit Guide IBM Audits If you’re being audited by IBM, we’re here to help. Miro [...]
IBM Calculator IBM Audit: What is your sub-capacity risk gap? This questionnaire is meant to give you an idea of the risk gap your company faces with its sub-capacity licensing. One of the main factors in IBM audit licensing gaps comes from the incorrect implementation of sub-capacity. Tell Us About Yourself
