Software Consumption Unit (SCU)
Catalog row in Vendor License Metrics · Cited
- Unit
- User
- Aliases
- SCU
- Definition
- "Usage is measured by a Software Consumption Unit (SCU). For the Identity Security PLA, the SCU is the number of users." (Symantec Identity Security PLA Product Brief, 2020-02-28.)
- Counting rules
- Usage measured throughout the year, reported monthly and shared quarterly; reconciled at year end to set the next year baseline.
- Floors / minimums
- Year-one baseline set from current run rate, entitlements and forecast; caps on annual increases.
- Applies to products
- Symantec Identity Security PLA
- Product category