Amazon RDS for Db2 introduces hourly licensing from IBM through AWS Marketplace
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This article announces that Amazon RDS for Db2 now provides an hourly licensing option from IBM through AWS Marketplace. Previously, customers had to either use an existing license (Bring-Your-Own-License) or purchase new licenses upfront.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Customers can now subscribe to hourly Db2 licensing from IBM through AWS Marketplace
- The new hourly pricing model is beneficial for customers with seasonal or unpredictable workloads, allowing them to avoid over-provisioning costs
- Db2 license fees are charged separately by IBM and appear on the AWS invoice under the AWS Marketplace section, in addition to the RDS costs
- Provides links to the Amazon RDS for Db2 pricing page, documentation on licensing options, and a blog post with step-by-step instructions to get started
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