
In this blog post, I will show all of the steps required to operationalize vCloud Usage Meter 4.3, or UM, within your data center. With the end of availability of Usage Meter 3.6.1, it is imperative that all VMware Cloud Providers start a plan of action to migrate to the 4.3 codebase.
Moreover, I’ll provide the full context on how UM works with Usage Insight and the VMware Commerce Portal.
While this is a long blog post, it’s important we highlight all of the necessary steps within the VMware consumption operational model for VMware Cloud Providers.
VMware vCloud Usage Meter 4.3 Download Page
Standard Documentation:
Sections:
- Usage Meter 4.3 Architecture
- VMware Cloud Provider Terms
- Usage Meter 4.3 Operating Modes
- Initial Usage Meter 4.3 Deployment
- In-Place Upgrade from Usage Meter 4.2
- VMware Commerce Portal Registration
- Usage Meter 4.3 Endpoint Configuration
- Typical Monthly Activity
- Summary