IBM License Metric Tool

Leverage the power of IBM® License Metric Tool (ILMT) to ensure reliability, security, and compliance.

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The IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) is a free tool provided by IBM to help you maintain an inventory of the PVU based software deployed for your Full Capacity or Virtualization (Sub-Capacity) environment. It is intended to help you maintain an inventory and manage your IBM software licensing requirements to maintain an audit ready posture. If you have PVU sub-capacity licensing you are required by IBM to have the IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT) deployed and reporting within 90 days of the first eligible Virtualization (Sub-Capacity) product deployment.

IBM ILMT Features

ILMT scans your infrastructure to determine what software is installed on the monitored computers.

The reports contain detailed information about the computers in your infrastructure and the software items that are installed on the computers. By viewing the reports, you can check whether actual installations reflect the software inventory information, and ensure that the capacity values are assigned to products correctly.

ILMT provides the information that is needed to ensure compliance with processor value units (PVU), and resource value units (RVU MAPC) audit reports for licensing terms.

You can generate PVU and RVU MAPC audit reports that show the product and processor value units. The audit reports can be printed or viewed in the application.

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    Benefits of IBM ILMT

    Keeps You Compliant

    IBM has strict software licensing requirements and they audit customers on a regular basis. Proper use of ILMT will ensure that you are using your software correctly without risk of being in violation of your contract with IBM.

    Saves You Money

    Violations to your software licensing agreement can get expensive. But using ILMT can save you money in other ways, too. IBM will offer you a discount based on the data obtained from ILMT.

    Peace of Mind

    Companies using ILMT correctly have nothing to worry about when it comes to software compliance—something IBM takes very seriously. It’s always better for your bottom line to know exactly what you’re dealing with up front so there are no surprises down the road.

    Data Insights

    ILMT provides a clear picture of exactly how you’re using IBM software, and that can give you important insight into how to optimize your business. You’ll be able to make sure you’re paying only for the software you need.

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