Billing - Technical
Last updated: October 2023
1. Do I need any special or additional infrastructure to set up SUSE Multi-Linux Manager billing via the cloud marketplaces?
No, all components needed to handle the billing are part of the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager PAYG code base.
2. What is the deployment mechanism for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager PAYG on the cloud marketplace?
The cloud marketplace listing for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager PAYG will deploy a SUSE Multi-Linux Manager instance, together with the embedded billing engine.
3. What version of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager is installed when using the marketplace listing?
The cloud marketplace listing for SUSE Multi-Linux Manager PAYG is tied to a specific version of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager (4.3.8 at launch). Future listings will typically include the latest version available at the time of product/image creation. Please check the listing for further information.
4. I need a prior version of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager installed; can I still use the listing?
No, there is no choice over the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager version when deploying using the cloud marketplace listing. If a prior version of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager is required, this will need to be installed manually using the standard documentation and BYOS billing.
5. How often is the listing updated (including the version of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager etc.)?
The Marketplace listing is tied to a specific version of SUSE Multi-Linux Manager, which is the latest version available at the time of the listing.
Typically, the listing in the cloud marketplace is updated quarterly, or more frequently if there are security issues.
It is worth noting that the image update process may not be fully aligned to the SUSE Multi-Linux Manager product maintenance releases (every 6-8 weeks), so SUSE Multi-Linux Manager PAYG instances should be patched regularly after deployment.
6. I have purchased multiple PAYG - Pay-as-you-go SUSE products from the cloud provider marketplace (i.e. Rancher, NeuVector and SUSE Multi-Linux Manager), does the marketplace billing method still work?
Yes, the billing mechanism for the products is independent. Each deployment will be billed separately via the cloud marketplace.
7. I already have an existing SUSE Multi-Linux Manager deployment; how can I get this deployment to bill via the cloud marketplace?
Existing deployments cannot be directly converted or updated to provide billing via the cloud marketplace. To benefit from monthly billing, SUSE Multi-Linux Manager PAYG must be deployed directly from the cloud marketplace listing.