3.3.14 Contract Commitment Model
Contract Commitment Model represents the operational behavior and consumption flexibility of a contract commitment. This field distinguishes between rigid, "use-it-or-lose-it" obligations (typically hourly) and flexible, aggregate-based agreements that accommodate variable usage patterns.
Contract Commitment Model has two possible values: Continuous and Discontinuous. Continuous models (e.g., reserved instances, savings plans) represent a flat, constant "floor" of commitment where any dip in usage results in immediate, unrecoverable waste. Discontinuous models (e.g., enterprise agreements, SaaS minimum spend agreements) represent a broader, more flexible bucket where the commitment is "spikier": the usage can fluctuate wildly, but as long as the aggregate hits the target (or the true-up handles the variance), the commitment is satisfied. In either case, the interval of the commitment is represented by the Contract Commitment Fulfillment Interval.
3.3.14.1 Requirements
ContractCommitmentModel MUST adhere to the following requirements:
- ContractCommitmentModel MUST be of type String.
- ContractCommitmentModel MUST NOT be null.
- ContractCommitmentModel MUST be one of the allowed values.
- ContractCommitmentModel MUST be "Discontinuous" when ContractCommitmentFulfillmentInterval is "Full Period".
3.3.14.2 Allowed Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Continuous | A flat, constant "floor" of commitment (e.g., RIs, Savings Plans). Coverage is applied at a fixed rate per Contract Commitment Fulfillment Interval (usually hourly), and benefits are not carried over to subsequent intervals. |
| Discontinuous | A flexible, aggregate commitment (e.g., Enterprise Agreements, SaaS Minimum Spend). Coverage is measured over a broad window or against a total monetary value. |
3.3.14.3 Implementation Guidance
3.3.14.3.1 Reporting and Analysis
- For continuous models: report on Utilization % to identify immediate waste.
- For discontinuous models: report on Burn Rate and Remaining Balance to ensure the "spikes" are not trending toward an early exhaustion of the fund or a massive year-end true-up bill.
3.3.14.3.2 Relationship with Fulfillment Interval
Because a Continuous model dictates a recurring, "use-it-or-lose-it" evaluation window, it cannot logically span an entire, cumulative contract term without a reset. Therefore, if the associated Contract Commitment Fulfillment Interval is Full Period, the Contract Commitment Model must be categorized as Discontinuous.
3.3.14.6 Description
Represents the operational behavior and consumption flexibility of a contract commitment.
Constraints
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Column Type | Dimension |
| Feature Level | Mandatory |
| Allows Nulls | No |
| Data Type | String |
| Value Format | Allowed values |