An existing software license is based on physical socket count.
The company must see and control the physical server placement and sockets used by EC2.
Which EC2 option is appropriate?
Dedicated Hosts allocate a physical server to one customer and support host-level visibility for eligible BYOL scenarios.
Detailed explanation
It allocates a physical server to the customer and supports host-level socket and core visibility for eligible licenses.
It allocates a physical server to the customer and supports host-level socket and core visibility for eligible licenses.
It runs on single-tenant hardware but does not provide the same host-level visibility and placement control.
It runs on single-tenant hardware but does not provide the same host-level visibility and placement control.
Spot is discounted spare capacity and does not target host-based license management.
Spot is discounted spare capacity and does not target host-based license management.
Savings Plans is a discount model and does not allocate a physical host.
Savings Plans is a discount model and does not allocate a physical host.
Check official documentation
Compare the following points with the official documentation.
Amazon EC2 Dedicated HostsとDedicated Instancesの公式比較を確認する。
Official references
What to confirm
ホスト可視性が必要なBYOL要件にDedicated Hostを選べる。
Key points
- Dedicated Host
- BYOL
- Physical sockets
Notes
- Environment:
- Pricing and conditions can change. Check the current AWS pricing page for the service and Region before implementation.
Foundation review
Tenancy granularity
Separate host visibility and placement control from general single-tenant hardware.
License validation
Confirm vendor terms and AWS eligibility before bringing a license.