F5 Rule

Better and Best bundles on VE are sold as subscription or ELA

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Kind: Entitlement
Statement: F5 bundle page: Better and Best bundles cover VE, hardware or hybrid platforms; VE bundles are sold as subscription or ELA with self-licensing of any number of instances. (page undated)
Applies when: Buying VE bundles
Applies to: BIG-IP Better and Best bundles
Related programs: Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA)

Evidence 1

"Better and Best bundles are available as either a VE subscription or through a VE Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)."

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