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    Users can apply for the service by entering the required information for Planned Compute through the Samsung Cloud Platform Console.

    Apply for Planned Compute

    You can request and use the Planned Compute service from the Samsung Cloud Platform Console.

    To apply for Planned Compute, follow these steps.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.

    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute Apply button. You will be taken to the Planned Compute Apply page.

    3. On the Planned Compute Application page, after entering the required information, click the Next button.

      Item
      Required
      Explanation
      ServiceRequiredSelect the service for which you want to apply for Planned Compute
      Operating systemRequiredSelect the operating system
      • After selecting the Service item, selection is possible
      • Depending on the selected service, Open Source, RHEL, Windows, etc. can be selected
      Server typeRequiredSelect the server type
      • After selecting the service item, selection is possible
      Contract periodRequiredSelect contract period
      • Server Type After selecting the item, selection is possible
      • 1-year or 3-year can be selected
      Requested quantityRequiredEnter the requested quantity
      • Up to 100 units can be entered
      • After applying the Planned Compute quantity, refunds are not possible, so caution is required when entering
      • If an increase in quantity is needed, you can add a new Planned Compute of the same server type
      Agreement start dateRequiredSelect the date when the contract becomes effective
      • Can be set starting from the day after the application date
      Table. Planned Compute service input information

    4. Check the detailed information and estimated charges generated in the Summary panel, and click the Complete button.

    5. When the popup notifying the creation of Planned Compute opens, click the Confirm button.

      • After the request is completed, check the resources you created on the Planned Compute List page.

    Check Planned Compute List

    You can view and edit the full list of resources and detailed information for Planned Compute.

    To view the list of Planned Compute, follow the steps below.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.

    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute list page.

    3. On the Planned Compute List page, click the contract number of the Planned Compute to view detailed information. You will be taken to the Planned Compute Details page.

      • Resource items other than the required columns can be added via the Settings button.
        ItemRequiredExplanation
        Contract numberRequiredKey values for each billing unit visible in the invoice details
        Resource NameSelectResource contract number
        Target ServiceRequiredPlanned Compute discount-eligible service
        • Apply discount to non-contract resources that match the given value
        Server typeRequiredPlanned Compute discount-eligible server type
        • Apply discount to non-contract resources that match the given value
        Operating SystemRequiredPlanned Compute discount-eligible operating system
        • Apply discount to non-contract resources that match the given value
        Initial contract start dateRequiredPlanned Compute start date when the commitment applies
        • Planned Compute Details date can be changed on the page
        Contract periodRequiredCheck the applicable period based on the selected individual Planned Compute term of 1 year or 3 years
        • When the Planned Compute term ends, the discount no longer applies.
        • If you want to continue applying discounts with Planned Compute, you need to extend the term.
        Extension periodRequiredCheck the extension period of an individual Planned Compute commitment
        • Before the extension date arrives, you can modify the 1-year or 3-year term of the extension period
        • Additionally, you can cancel the extension reservation.
        statusRequiredPlanned Compute’s status after a change request is reflected
        • Creating: State after the contract is requested but before it is applied
        • Active: State where the contract is currently applied
        • In Progress: State while the change request is being processed
        constructorSelectionUser who created Planned Compute
        Creation date and timeSelectPlanned Compute creation time
        EditorSelectPlanned Compute edited user
        Modification dateSelectPlanned Compute modification timestamp
        Table. Planned Compute list item information
    4. In the Planned Compute list, clicking the right more button provides the contract management item. When multiple items are selected via the checkboxes, the same option is also available through the top button.

      CategoryDetailed description
      Contract extensionThe button to extend the contract
      • becomes active when there is no next contract reservation. After the current contract, select the next contract period to schedule
      Contract amendmentButton to modify the contract
      • You can change the server type. Changes are allowed only to a higher specification than the current setting.
      Contract terminationButton to terminate the contract
      • Terminate the contracted Planned Compute during the term
      • When terminated, a termination fee is incurred based on the remaining usage period (monthly fee * 50% * remaining months of the contract period) and will be reflected on the invoice after two months.
      Contract Extension ModificationButton to edit the next contract reservation
      • It becomes active when there is a next contract reservation. It changes the contract period for the next contract after the current one.
      Cancel contract extensionButton to cancel the next contract reservation
      • It becomes active when there is a next contract reservation. It cancels the contract extension reservation for the next contract after the current contract.
      Table. Planned Compute list item information - contract management

    Planned Compute View detailed information

    You can view and edit the detailed information of Planned Compute.

    To view detailed information about Planned Compute, follow these steps.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute List page.
    3. On the Planned Compute List page, click the contract number of the Planned Compute to view detailed information. You will be taken to the Planned Compute Details page.
      • Planned Compute Details page consists of Detail Information, Tags, Operation History tabs.

    Detailed Information

    Planned Compute list page lets you view and edit the detailed information of the selected resource.

    ItemExplanation
    CategoryDetailed description
    ——————
    ServiceService name
    Resource TypeResource Type
    SRNUnique resource ID in Samsung Cloud Platform
    Resource NameResource Name
    Resource IDUnique resource ID in the service
    constructorUser who created Planned Compute
    Creation Date/TimePlanned Compute creation timestamp
    EditorUser who modified Planned Compute
    Modification datePlanned Compute modification timestamp
    Contract numberKey values for each billing unit visible in the invoice details
    Target ServicePlanned Compute discount-eligible service
    • Apply discount to non-contract resources that match the given value
    Server typePlanned Compute discount eligible server type
    • Apply discount to non‑contract resources that match the value
    • Click the Edit button to modify the server type
    Operating SystemPlanned Compute discount‑eligible operating system
    • Apply discount to non‑contract resources whose values match
    Initial contract start datePlanned Compute start date to which the commitment applies
    • Edit button to click to modify the start date
    • If the commitment has started, editing is not allowed
    Contract periodApplied contract period and the corresponding date
    Extension periodIf the contract is extended, the extension period and the relevant date
    • Contract Extension: If there is no extension period, you can click the button to apply for a contract period extension
    • Cancel Contract Extension If you have applied for a contract period extension, you can click the button to cancel the contract extension
    • Until the new contract extension period begins, you can click the Edit button to change the extension period
    statusPlanned Compute’s status after a change request is reflected
    • Creating: The state after the contract is requested but before it is applied
    • Active: The state where the contract is currently applied
    • In Progress: The state while the change request is being processed
    Table. Planned Compute detailed information items

    guide
    • When the Planned Compute commitment ends, the discount will no longer apply. To continue receiving the Planned Compute discount, extend the commitment.
    • For detailed information about contract extension, see Extend Contract.

    tag

    On the Planned Compute list page, you can view the tag information of the selected resource and add, modify, or delete it.

    CategoryDetailed description
    Tag listTag list
    • You can view the Key and Value information of the tag
    • Up to 50 tags can be added per resource
    • When entering a tag, you can search and select from the list of previously created Keys and Values
    Table. Planned Compute Details - Tag Tab Items

    Job History

    Planned Compute List page allows you to view the operation history of the selected resource.

    CategoryDetailed description
    Task History ListResource Change History
    • You can view the operation details, operation time, resource type, resource name, operation result, and operator information
    • Operation History List Click the relevant resource in the list. Operation History Details A popup window will open.
    Table. Planned Compute Details - Job History Tab Items

    Managing Planned Compute Commitments

    Change contract start date

    You can change the contract effective start date for Planned Compute. To change the contract start date for Planned Compute, follow the steps below.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute list page.
    3. On the Planned Compute List page, click the contract number of the Planned Compute whose commitment start date you want to change. You will be taken to the Planned Compute Details page.
    4. On the Planned Compute Details page, click the Edit button of the Initial Contract Start Date. The Edit Initial Contract Start Date popup opens.
    5. After changing the contract start date, click the Confirm button.
    Reference
    • The agreement start date can be set to a date after the next day.
    • If the contract has started, the original contract start date cannot be modified.

    Extend Agreement

    You can extend the Planned Compute commitment. To extend the Planned Compute commitment, follow the steps below.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute List page.
    3. On the Planned Compute list page, click the rightmost more button of the Planned Compute for the resource whose contract you want to extend, then click the Extend Contract button. The Extend Contract popup will open.
    4. Select the next contract period and click the Confirm button. You will be taken to the Planned Compute list page.
    Reference
    • Contract Extension button can be clicked before the current contract expires if the next contract has not yet been scheduled.
    • If you schedule the next appointment through Extend Agreement, you can modify or cancel the next appointment’s extension period up to its start date.

    Change Agreement

    You can change the commitment of Planned Compute. To change the commitment of Planned Compute, follow the steps below.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. It takes you to the Planned Compute Service Home page.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute List page.
    3. Planned Compute On the list page, click the more button at the far right of the Planned Compute of the resource whose contract you want to change, then click the Change Contract button. The Change Contract popup window opens.
    4. Select the server type to change, and click the Confirm button. You will be taken to the Planned Compute list page.
    Reference
    • Contract change is only possible to a higher spec than the current contract’s configuration.
    • If you change the server type using Change Contract, it takes effect at midnight of the same day based on the Asia/Seoul, GMT +09:00 time zone, and resources with the updated server type are moved to the appropriate Coverage list.

    Modify contract extension

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute list page.
    3. On the Planned Compute list page, click the more button at the far right of the Planned Compute of the resource whose contract you want to change, then click the Modify Contract Extension button. The Modify Contract Extension popup window will open.
    4. After the current contract, change the contract period for the next contract and click the Confirm button. You will be taken to the Planned Compute list page.
    Reference
    • Contract Extension Edit button becomes active when a subsequent contract is scheduled. After the current contract, it modifies the contract period for the next contract.
    • If there is a subsequent reservation, you may modify or cancel the extension period of the next agreement up to its start date.

    Cancel contract extension

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute Service Home page.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute List page.
    3. On the Planned Compute list page, click the more button at the far right of the Planned Compute of the resource whose contract you want to change, then click the Cancel Contract Extension button. The Cancel Contract Extension popup will open.
    4. Cancel Contract Extension After confirming the popup message, click the Confirm button. You will be redirected to the Planned Compute list page.
    Reference
    • Cancel Contract Extension button is enabled when there is a reservation for the next contract. It cancels the contract extension reservation for the next contract after the current one.
    • Cancel contract extension cancels the upcoming contract reservation, and after the current contract term expires, it will be treated as a non‑contract.

    Terminate Agreement

    You can cancel the Planned Compute commitment. To cancel the Planned Compute commitment, follow the steps below.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. Go to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Planned Compute list page.
    3. Planned Compute On the list page, click the more button at the far right of the Planned Compute of the resource whose contract you want to cancel, then click the Cancel Contract button. The Cancel Contract popup window opens.
    4. Terminate Agreement popup message, review it, and click the Confirm button. Navigate to the Planned Compute list page.
    Caution
    • When terminating, a cancellation fee will be incurred based on the remaining usage period (monthly fee * 50% * remaining months of the contract term) and will be reflected on the invoice after two months. Please consider the cancellation fee carefully before proceeding with the termination.
    • For same‑day requests, based on the Asia/Seoul GMT+09:00 time zone, if the cancellation occurs before midnight on the same day, no cancellation fee will be charged.

    Planned Compute Coverage

    Planned Compute You can check the discount amount applied to the requested quantity and non‑contract resources based on the same target service, server type, and operating system. Planned Compute Coverage To view detailed information, follow these steps.

    Check Planned Compute Coverage List

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. Navigate to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Coverage menu. You will be taken to the Coverage list page.
      CategoryDetailed description
      Target ServiceThe Planned Compute discount‑eligible service for checking coverage
      Operating SystemThe operational system that is the target of the Planned Compute discount for checking coverage
      Server typeServer type eligible for Planned Compute discount to check coverage
      Requested quantityPlanned Compute request quantity to verify coverage
      Table. Coverage resource list items

    Planned Compute Coverage View detailed information

    On the Coverage list page, you can view detailed information of the selected resource and download the required information.

    1. Click the All Services > Financial Management > Planned Compute menu. You will be taken to the Service Home page of Planned Compute.
    2. On the Service Home page, click the Coverage menu. You will be taken to the Coverage List page.
    3. Coverage List: Click the resource (Coverage) whose detailed information you want to view. You will be taken to the Coverage Details page.
      CategoryDetailed description
      Target ServiceThe Planned Compute discount‑eligible service for checking coverage
      Operating SystemThe operational system that is the target of the Planned Compute discount for checking coverage
      Server typeServer type eligible for Planned Compute discount to check coverage
      Requested quantityPlanned Compute request quantity to verify coverage
      Table. Coverage Details - Target Planned Compute and Requested Quantity Items
    Reference
    • You can select the desired period at the top of the Coverage table to perform the query.
    • Coverage data can be downloaded via the Excel Download button.
    • We provide information up to two days before the query date, based on the Asia/Seoul (GMT +09:00) time zone, taking into account the settlement time of the discount amount.
    • The billing calculation reference point is midnight in the Asia/Seoul (GMT +09:00) time zone, and the list can be viewed starting from the contract start date.
    ItemExplanation
    Resource NameName of the non‑contract resource
    Usage timeTime used by the list’s non‑contract resources during the selected period
    No-contract hourly rateHourly rate when non‑contract resources are not discounted
    Non-contract usage amountThe amount used by the non‑contract resources in the list during the selected period
    • Usage time * per hour Charge
    Unapplied amountPlanned Compute deducts the charges of the list’s non‑contracted resources as consideration for paying the contracted fee
    • If Planned Compute covers the entire non‑contracted amount of the list, the unapplied amount becomes 0.
    • If Planned Compute only partially covers the list’s non‑contracted amount, an unapplied amount will be generated.
    Non-contract usage amountBilling amount when Planned Compute is not used
    Planned Compute usage amountAmount paid for Planned Compute during the selected period
    • Since Planned Compute is billed monthly, the monthly fee is calculated and displayed on a daily basis for the selected period.
    Planned Compute Unapplied AmountTotal amount not applied because it could not be covered by Planned Compute
    Billing amountSum of the Planned Compute usage amount and the non‑applied Planned Compute amount
    • Determine the discount amount by comparing with the non‑contract usage amount
    Table. Coverage Details - Coverage Information