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Quest Software Metric

CPU Socket

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Unit
Socket
Aliases
Per CPU Socket; Virtual CPU Socket
Definition
A CPU Socket is a connector on a computer's motherboard that accepts a CPU and forms an electrical interface with it. Servers may contain one or more CPU Sockets. Software licensed by this License Type which is registered to a specific Device (e.g., node-locked) may only be transferred to a Device other than that on which it was initially installed if (a) the new Device replaces the original Device and is used for the same purpose as the replaced Device or (b) Quest provides its written consent.
Counting rules
Count occupied CPU Sockets. A Virtual CPU Socket is a CPU Socket on a physical server that is being used to create a virtual environment.
Floors / minimums
None printed.
Applies to products (more)
  • SharePlex
  • Quest products licensed per CPU Socket
Product category
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