3.40 Provider
Dataset:
Cost and Usage
Column Type:
Dimension
Feature Level:
Mandatory
Data Type:
String
Since:
0.5
A Provider is an entity that makes the resources or services available for purchase. It is commonly used for cost analysis and reporting scenarios.
The ProviderName column adheres to the following requirements:
- ProviderName MUST be present in a FOCUS dataset.
- ProviderName MUST be of type String.
- ProviderName MUST conform to StringHandling requirements.
- ProviderName MUST NOT be null.
See Appendix: Origination of cost data section for examples of Provider, Publisher and Invoice Issuer values that can be used for various purchasing scenarios.
3.40.3 Description
The name of the entity that made the resources or services available for purchase.
Constraints
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Column Type | Dimension |
| Feature Level | Mandatory |
| Allows Nulls | No |
| Data Type | String |
| Value Format | \<not specified> |