SUSE Manager Monitoring - Priority Subscription (Up to 2 Socket, Unlimited Virtual Machines) - 1 Year

This 1-year Priority Subscription for SUSE Manager Monitoring is designed to empower educational institutions and IT organizations with a reliable, scalable solution for managing and monitoring SUSE Manager deployments. It combines enterprise-grade monitoring capabilities with priority support, academic pricing, and streamlined licensing to help teams stay in control of their infrastructure. With coverage for up to 2 sockets and unlimited virtual machines, this subscription delivers comprehensive visibility, proactive alerts, and ongoing compliance for diverse environments. The electronic delivery and Novell Volume Licensing Agreement (VLA) framework make procurement straightforward for academic, research, and enterprise customers seeking predictable budgeting and rapid deployment.

• Priority subscription benefits: Access faster responses, escalated support, and crucial updates to keep your SUSE Manager deployment running smoothly. This priority tier is built to minimize downtime and reduce time-to-resolution for critical issues, ensuring your systems stay available when it matters most.
• 2 sockets of coverage, unlimited VMs: Protect and monitor all workloads within your licensed scope, including both physical and virtual environments. The up-to-2-socket limit provides the right balance of performance monitoring for small to mid-size deployments while unlimited virtual machines ensure you’re not constrained as your infrastructure grows.
• 1-year license validity: A full year of ongoing monitoring, alerts, and management features helps you plan and operate with confidence. The annual term aligns with academic budgeting cycles and simplifies renewals, so your monitoring continuity remains uninterrupted.
• Academic and volume licensing: Specifically designed to deliver cost-effective pricing for educational institutions and large organizations. This offering uses Academic pricing and the Novell Volume Licensing Agreement (VLA) framework to simplify procurement and ownership costs while preserving feature richness.
• Electronic delivery and PC installation: Convenient electronic delivery accelerates deployment, and PC-based installation makes it straightforward to get started with minimal setup. The product is tailored for quick onboarding, so you can begin monitoring your SUSE Manager environment with ease.

Technical Details of SUSE Manager Monitoring - Priority Subscription

• Specifications: Details not provided in this description. Please refer to the supplier’s specification sheet or official product page for the most current hardware, software, and compatibility data associated with the 2-socket coverage and unlimited VM capabilities.
• License term: 1 year from activation, with renewal options aligned to institutional purchasing cycles.
• Licensing model: Academic pricing under a Novell Volume Licensing Agreement (VLA) suitable for educational and research environments.
• Delivery: Electronic license key and download access to the installation files, enabling rapid procurement and deployment.
• Platform compatibility: Designed to integrate with SUSE Manager environments and associated monitoring workflows; exact OS and virtualization compatibility should be verified against the latest SUSE Manager release notes.

How to install SUSE Manager Monitoring

• Step 1 – Obtain the license and installer: Purchase the Priority Subscription and receive the electronic license key. Ensure you have access to the SUSE Manager Monitoring installer package or the official download link provided by the vendor or your administrator portal.
• Step 2 – Prepare the target PC or server: Confirm your PC meets the general system requirements for the monitoring agent and SUSE Manager components. Prepare a clean environment or a designated monitoring server where the installation will take place, and verify access rights for installation and activation.
• Step 3 – Run the installation wizard: Launch the installer and follow the on-screen prompts. You’ll typically be guided through license activation, component selection, and initial configuration steps necessary to begin monitoring.
• Step 4 – Activate with your license key: Enter the 1-year license key when prompted and complete the activation process. This ensures your monitoring services are licensed for the full term and correctly associated with your sockets and VMs.
• Step 5 – Configure monitoring and verify: After activation, configure monitoring checks, alerts, and dashboards to reflect your environment. Verify connectivity to SUSE Manager, confirm data collection from up to 2 sockets, and validate that all unlimited virtual machines are reporting as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is included in the SUSE Manager Monitoring - Priority Subscription? This offering provides priority-level support, monitoring capabilities for SUSE Manager deployments, and licensing that covers up to 2 sockets with unlimited virtual machines for a 1-year term. It is designed for institutions and organizations seeking robust monitoring with faster assistance and predictable budgeting.
• How many sockets does the license cover? The license covers up to 2 sockets. This makes it suitable for smaller to mid-sized deployments where the monitoring scope is defined by the number of physical processor sockets in the monitored servers.
• What does 'Unlimited Virtual Machines' mean? It means you can monitor an unlimited number of virtual machines within the scope of the 2-socket license. This provides scalability for virtualized environments without worrying about VM-based license counts.
• How long is the license valid? The license is valid for 1 year from activation. Renewal options are available and are typically aligned with academic or institutional procurement cycles.
• Is academic pricing available, and what is VLA? Yes, academic pricing is offered to qualified educational or research institutions. The Novell Volume Licensing Agreement (VLA) provides a framework for volume-based licensing, enabling streamlined procurement and cost management for larger deployments or multi-seat arrangements.
• How do I renew or extend the subscription? Renewal is typically handled through your vendor account or purchasing administrator. As the 1-year term approaches its end, you can initiate renewal to continue monitoring without interruption, often with updated pricing reflecting current terms and any changes to your environment.
• What installation method should I expect? The description indicates electronic delivery and PC installation. You should expect a download or electronic key delivery, followed by a straightforward installer that guides you through activation, configuration, and initial monitoring setup.
• Can this be deployed in mixed environments? Given the 2-socket limit and unlimited VMs, it is designed to be versatile for smaller to mid-sized deployments that include a mix of physical servers and virtual machines, with monitoring across the board under a single subscription. Always verify compatibility with your SUSE Manager version and virtualization platform.