End of assistance of vCloud Use Meter 3.6.1 and 4.2
With vCloud Use Meter 4.4 release simply around the corner, we wish to reveal that the following variations will go end of assistance quickly:
- vCloud Use Meter 4.2– End of Assistance Date: 05-30-2021
- vCloud Use Meter 3.6.1- End of Assistance Date: 07-31-2021
Use Meter 4.0 and 4.1 are currently End-of-Support, and partners must update those devices right away.
If you aren’t knowledgeable about where to learn more about item lifecycle occasions, have a look at VMware’s main website here: https://lifecycle.vmware.com/#/.
What to do?
If you are running any of the above variations, you can do the following:
- Move from Use Meter 3.6.1 to 4.3.
Directions on how to do this are supplied in the following video and in the vCloud Use Meter documents.
Note: You require to change to Flex Prices Design prior to updating to Use Meter 4.3. Tradition packages will go end of assistance on 7/31/2021. Examine the following video or details to find out how to change to Flex.
Note: Moving from 3.X to 4.X does not move historic information, like older variations utilized to. This is due to the fact that there is no database in the Use Meter 4.X devices. Ensure to still archive your old devices as needed by the VMware Cloud Company Program.
- Upgrade from Use Meter 4.X to 4.3.
Examine the following video to find out how carry out an in-place upgrade or check out the in-place upgrade item documents.
Note: You can look for metering modifications prior to migrating/upgrading to vCloud Use Meter 4.3. Check out the following KB post if you want to compare the metering of your vCloud Use Meter with vCloud Use Meter 4.3.
What does vCloud Use Meter 4.3 deal?
vCloud Use Meter 4.3 meters more VCPP items and functions than any of its predecessors. It is FIPS-compliant, and its OS is upgraded with the most recent security updates. What’s more, it has actually enhanced alerts sent out whenever there is a problem with your use meter with details on how to resolve it. In vCloud Use Meter 4.3, use information is gathered and send out to the vCloud Use Insight service, which aggregates the gathered information and sends it to VMware Commerce Website.
Take a look at the following tables to compare vCloud Use Meter 4.3 with 3.6.1 and 4.2.
Use Meter 3.6.1 w/ HP5 VS 4.3
Use Meter 4.2 VS 4.3
Essential factors to consider
While there are a great deal of advantages of utilizing vCloud Use Meter 4.3, you need to consider the following details:
- LDAP is not yet offered and will be available in the 4.4 release.
- Consumer month-to-month reports are likewise not offered and will likewise be consisted of in the 4.4 release.
- Partners running vCenter Server 5.5 must stay on Use Meter 4.2 till Use Meter 4.4 is launched.
- You can sign up an Use Meter 4.3 device in test mode without changing to the Flex Prices Design, however to transfer to Production Mode, you require to signup for Flex.
Wh en is the correct time to upgrade?
If you are utilizing vCloud Use Meter 3.6.1, you can either move now to vCloud Use Meter 4.3 or wait till vCloud Use Meter 4.4 gets here with LDAP assistance and Consumer Month-to-month Use Reports.
If you are utilizing vCloud Use Meter 4.2 you can either move to vCloud Use Meter 4.3 now or wait till vCloud Use Meter 4.4 gets here.