Cores
Catalog row in Vendor License Metrics · Cited
- Unit
- Core
- Aliases
- Core licenses; Core (SUR Exhibit 2 §12.1). Distinct from CPU.
- Definition
- Cores are the number of cores in CPUs that are available for use by the licensed software. The number of Core licenses must be an integer. When counting physical Cores, each Core of a physical CPU that runs at least parts of the licensed software, including those that are temporarily assigned or scheduled to cover peak processing, is considered and counted. When counting virtual Core’s, each virtual Core that runs at least parts of the licensed software, including those that are temporarily assigned or scheduled to cover peak processing, is counted. If the licensed Software will run in a pure virtual environment, physical Cores will not be counted. For purposes of clarification, Core as defined in this metric definition is different from core as referenced in the metric definition for any Software licensed on a CPU basis (if any), and therefore is not applicable in that context. (SUR enGLOBAL.v.4-2026 Exhibit 2 §12.1.)
- Counting rules
- Cores are the number of cores in CPUs that are available for use by the licensed software. When counting physical Cores, each Core of a physical CPU that runs at least parts of the licensed software, including those that are temporarily assigned or scheduled to cover peak processing, is considered and counted. When counting virtual Cores, each virtual Core that runs at least parts of the licensed software, including those that are temporarily assigned or scheduled to cover peak processing, is counted. If the licensed Software will run in a pure virtual environment, physical Cores will not be counted. (SUR enGLOBAL.v.4-2026 Exhibit 2 §12.1.)
- Floors / minimums
- The number of Core licenses must be an integer. SUR states no other numeric Core floor in §12.1.
- Related metrics
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