Usage-based services
The DataMiner usage-based services model provides high operational flexibility in the utilization of DataMiner. It allows organizations to leverage any available DataMiner function as their operational and business needs evolve. It is available in both deployment models:
- Self-managed deployments of DataMiner (on the ground, in a private/public cloud, or hybrid), and
- Skyline-hosted solutions (DataMiner as a Service).
What do you get?
From a functional and operational perspective, the DataMiner usage-based service is an all-inclusive offering. It provides your DevOps teams with everything they could ever potentially need, in an easy, instant, and on-demand manner, fully aligned with their needs at any time.
This includes:
- All available DataMiner functions, including dataminer.services functions.
- The freedom to deploy as many DataMiner nodes as required, i.e., to scale capacity up or down on demand, or to architect the overall solution in the most optimal way (e.g., considering zoning, geographical locations, continuity, etc.).
- Using any of the existing 7000+ connectors to interface DataMiner with third-party products from over 700 different vendors, on a flexible per need basis.
- Requesting new integrations with third-party products, at no additional cost with Continuity or Evolve plans.
- Continuously benefitting from all DataMiner evolutions available, with regard to the DataMiner functions as well as with regard to the connectors to interface with third-party products.
- Access to Skyline's professional Support Services to support the operation.
Subscriptions
By default, DataMiner credits are deducted monthly based on the metered usage (pay-per-use), allowing for variable consumption over time. As an alternative, organizations can subscribe to a fixed number of service units per month. This provides greater budget predictability and is best suited for steady or predictable usage patterns.
Monthly Utilization Allowance (MUA) represents the total number of credits committed per month across all services. In exchange for this commitment, organizations can benefit from savings of up to 60%, depending on the subscribed quantities and services.
| Subscription | Pay-per-Use | |
|---|---|---|
| Roll-over credits | Unused credits do not roll to the next month. | Unused credits do not expire. |
| Minimum contract duration | 12 months | N/A |
| Annual automatic renewal | Yes | N/A |
| Annual subscription fee | Yes | N/A |
| Support services | MUA < 200: Community Plan MUA >= 200: Continuity/Evolve |
Community Plan |
| Use any existing connectors from the Catalog | Yes | Yes |
| New connector development & changes to existing connectors | Included for MUA ≥ 200 Professional Services credits for MUA < 200 |
Charged as Professional Services credits |
Important
New connector development and changes to existing connectors are subject to a fair use policy and are intended to support normal platform usage and evolution.
Note
As an exception, organizations under 200 MUA may opt to purchase a connector as a perpetual license instead of paying professional services for new connector development. Regular usage fees still apply whenever the connector is used. If the organization also operates DataMiner Systems under a perpetual‑use license, the connector may also be used on those systems.
Tip
For details on metering, billing, usage terms, etc., refer to Billing and metering.