Overview of vCloud Usage Meter

vCloud Usage Meter is a virtual appliance that meters and collects product consumption data.

What data does vCloud Usage Meter collect?

vCloud Usage Meter collects product consumption data from VMware Cloud Foundation instances and other products. For more information, see the VMware Usage Meter Data Privacy Guide on the Broadcom Partner Portal Page for VMware Cloud Service Providers.

How does vCloud Usage Meter report monthly product consumption data?

vCloud Usage Meter collects the data on an hourly basis and sends it to VMware Cloud Services Console, which is a service that aggregates the data. VMware Cloud Services Console then sends the data to the Broadcom Support Portal, where you receive your invoices.