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User Value Unit (UVU)

Catalog row in Vendor License Metrics · Cited

Unit
User
Aliases
UVU; User Value Units
Definition
User Value Unit (UVU) is a unit of measure by which the Program can be licensed. UVU Proof of Entitlement (PoE) are based on the number and type of Users for the given Program. Licensee must obtain sufficient entitlements for the number of UVUs required for Licensee’s environment as defined by the specific software terms. The UVU entitlements are specific to the Program and type of user and may not be exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with UVU entitlements of another program or type of user.
Counting rules
UVU Proof of Entitlement (PoE) are based on the number and type of Users for the given Program. Licensee must obtain sufficient entitlements for the number of UVUs required for Licensee’s environment as defined by the specific software terms. The UVU entitlements are specific to the Program and type of user and may not be exchanged, interchanged, or aggregated with UVU entitlements of another program or type of user. Count users (number and type) per the program LI UVU table. Examples in announcements are not current License Information. Not eligible for PVU/VPC/RVU MAPC sub-capacity counting.
Floors / minimums
Program License Information only. Not stated in Passport Advantage common metrics.
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