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Unlocking the Power of HCX Licenses in OCVS

HCX: A Comprehensive Guide to Licensing and Pricing

Introduction

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HCX is a powerful tool for migrating workloads between on-premises environments and VMware Cloud on IBM, allowing users to easily move their applications and data to the cloud. However, understanding the licensing and pricing models for HCX can be complex and time-consuming. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the different types of licenses available, as well as the costs associated with each one.

License Types

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There are two main types of licenses available for HCX: Dense and Standard.

1. Dense Type: This license is included in the HCX Advanced edition and provides additional features such as advanced clustering, vSphere replication, and enhanced networking. The cost of this license is based on the number of OCPUs (Operating System Processor Units) used by the target cluster. For example, if a customer uses 32 OCPUs in their target cluster, the cost would be $9.072/1M per OCPU, per month.

2. Standard Type: This license is included in the HCX Enterprise edition and provides the same features as the Dense type, but without the advanced clustering and vSphere replication capabilities. The cost of this license is based on the number of OCPUs used by the target cluster, just like the Dense type.

Connection Keys

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On-premises and OCVS (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) environments can be connected using Connection Keys, which are provided in the following quantities:

* 10 Connection Keys for On-premises to OCVS connections

* 10 Connection Keys for OCVS to On-premises connections

These Connection Keys allow customers to establish and manage relationships between their on-premises and OCVS environments, enabling them to move workloads between the two environments as needed.

Pricing

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The pricing model for HCX is based on the number of OCPUs used by the target cluster, with the following costs applying:

* $9.072/1M per OCPU, per month for Dense type licenses

* $6.432/1M per OCPU, per month for Standard type licenses

In addition to these costs, customers will also need to pay for the number of Connection Keys they use, with each Connection Key costing $0.576/1M per month.

Conclusion

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Understanding the licensing and pricing models for HCX is essential for customers looking to migrate their workloads to the cloud. By choosing the appropriate license type and managing their Connection Keys, customers can ensure they are getting the most value from their HCX investment. With costs starting at $9.072/1M per OCPU, per month for Dense type licenses, and $6.432/1M per OCPU, per month for Standard type licenses, customers can move their workloads to the cloud with confidence, knowing they have a cost-effective solution that meets their needs.