VMware Aria Operations for Networks Metering and Reporting #

VMware VMware Aria Operations for Networks is available to service providers in two editions:

• VMware Aria Operations for Networks Advanced
• VMware Aria Operations for Networks Enterprise

Metering #

VMware Aria Operations for Networks is reported depending on the provider’s preference. The following are the available reporting options for VMware Aria Operations for Networks:

• Standalone – When VMware Aria Operations for Networks is reported as a standalone product, then the metering is per VM or OSI per Month. The usage is calculated as the average hourly count of non-unique VMs in the month.
• Flex model add-on – When VMware Aria Operations for Networks is reported as a Flex Add-on product, then the metering is per GB per Month.

Feature Detection #

Usage Meter detects if a VM is managed by VMware Aria Operations for Networks. If NSX-T Enterprise Plus edition and vRealize Network Advanced is detected for the same VM, the VM will not be reported for VMware Aria Operations for Networks.