Using SCVMM Self-Service Portal 2.0 to manage chargeback
Although self-service provides ease and convenience for users,
cloud technology users in particular, it also runs the risk of
VM sprawl and excessive resource utilization. To manage
resources, track      Requires Free Membership to View  usage
and ensure that users pay for the resources consumed, IT
departments turn to chargeback tools. One such tool is the Self-
Service Portal 2.0, available for use with Microsoft’s System
Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2008 R2. The Self-Service
Portal helps manage chargeback and create and deploy new virtual
machines (VMs) at will. This tip explains how the Self-Service
Portal works, the importance of using quota points with SVMM,
and third-party options for managing chargeback.  SCVMM 2008 R2
shortcomings Although SCVMM 2008 R2 does include a Self-Service
Portal, the portal does not account for chargebacks. If you are
planning to use this portal, and you want to keep track of
resource usage without the aid of