IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT)
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of your IBM software assets.
Overview
IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) is designed to help IBM customers manage their software licenses, specifically for Processor Value Unit (PVU) and Virtual Processor Core (VPC) based licensing. It is mandatory for customers who want to take advantage of sub-capacity (virtualization capacity) licensing, allowing them to pay only for the virtual capacity their IBM software uses.
✨ Key Features
- IBM software discovery and inventory
- PVU and VPC consumption calculation
- Sub-capacity license reporting
- Audit snapshot generation
- Hardware information gathering
🎯 Key Differentiators
- It is the official, mandatory tool for IBM sub-capacity licensing
- Provided free of charge to IBM customers
- Directly supported by IBM
Unique Value: Enables significant cost savings by allowing customers to license IBM software based on virtual capacity rather than full physical server capacity.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Calculating PVU requirements for IBM middleware products
- Generating quarterly audit reports for IBM
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing non-IBM software
- Organizations that do not use IBM's sub-capacity licensing model
🏆 Alternatives
While other SAM tools can manage IBM licenses, ILMT is the only IBM-approved tool for sub-capacity reporting in most cases, making it non-negotiable for compliance.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (IBM Support Subscription tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for IBM Passport Advantage customers.
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