Licence distribution question...

kaps · Post by **kaps** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:00 pm

I am not sure this is the correct forum to ask this question. Please redirect me If it does not belong here.

We have 4 dev and 4 test and 8 prod DataStage licences as of now.

We want to split this like 2 for dev, 2 for test1, 2 for test2 and 8 for prod.
I know the numbers does not match exactly but we are getting new P series servers thats more power than the existing ones so these all we get.

Do we need to talk to IBM for this or can we do it ourselves ? I am worried about the legal issues.

Thanks

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:06 pm

Which 'license' are you talking about? Server CPU or client concurrent seat licenses?

kaps · Post by **kaps** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:38 pm

I am talking about server/CPU licence.

Thanks

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:47 pm

Your servers (and DataStage) will use all CPUs, so if you want to stay compliant you'll need to ensure you have no more installed than your license allows.