What this code covers
Computing delivered as a service in a public or private cloud environment, such as services for traditional mainframe computers and operations running Windows, Linux, converged infrastructure or UNIX operating systems.
Includes
Software that is licensed for use over a defined period of time. This can also be referred to term, temporary, provisional, or short-term.
Excludes
Support for High Performance Computing.
Notes
Software as a Service, Service Contracts, Subscription based software provisioning, and device rentals are considered services.