IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) licensing follows Virtual Processor Core (VPC)-based pricing, where licensing requirements differ between production and non-production environments.
For non-production environments, IBM typically requires half the number of VPC licenses compared to production environments when deploying components like API Connect, App Connect Enterprise, and IBM MQ.
This 50% reduction applies because IBM offers a non-production environment discount, which allows enterprises to use fewer VPCs for testing, development, and staging while still maintaining functionality.
IBM provides reduced VPC license requirements for non-production environments to lower costs.
The licensing ratio is generally 1:2 (Non-Production:Production), meaning the non-production environment will require half the licenses compared to production.
This policy is commonly applied to major CP4I components, including:
A. The same amount → Incorrect
Non-production environments typically require half the VPC licenses, not the same amount.
C. More than half as many → Incorrect
IBM’s standard licensing policy offers at least a 50% reduction, so this is not correct.
D. More information is needed to determine the cost. → Incorrect
While pricing details depend on contract terms, IBM has a standard non-production licensing policy, making it predictable.
Why Answer B is Correct?Explanation of Incorrect Answers:
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Licensing Guide
IBM Cloud Pak VPC Licensing
IBM MQ Licensing Details
IBM API Connect Licensing
IBM App Connect Enterprise Licensing
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:
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