vCenter Chargeback Manager 2.0

VMware have released vCenter Chargeback Manager 2.0.

New in this Release
Automatic Report Scheduler
Charge thin and thick provisioned virtual machines differently
Cost variance and cost optimization
Showback Report
Apply fixed cost based on virtual machine state
Tier-based storage costing
Support for raw device mapping
Complete support for vSphere 5.0 and vCloud Director 1.5
New cost models and billing policies for vCloud Director

http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vcbm_pubs.html

You can the find download here
http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/it_business_management/vmware_vcenter_chargeback/2_0

VMware also offer a free Online self paced course.

Title		VMware vCenter Chargeback Fundamentals
Summary		- Format: Self-Paced - Length: 1 Hours
Overview		This self paced course discusses how to install, configure and manage vCenter Chargeback to implement an effective cost accounting system for the virtualized environment.
Objectives		After completing this course, learners should be able to: •  Describe the need for chargeback •  Discuss Chargeback methods •  Install and manage vCenter Chargeback application •  Deploy vCenter Chargeback as a virtual appliance •  Configure vCenter Chargeback application with common administration settings •  Create and manage chargeback hierarchies •  Create and manage cost models and templates •  Generate and manage reports •  Monitor System health and Perform common troubleshooting

Title		VMware vCenter Chargeback Fundamentals
Summary		- Format: Self-Paced - Length: 1 Hours
Overview		This self paced course discusses how to install, configure and manage vCenter Chargeback to implement an effective cost accounting system for the virtualized environment.
Objectives		After completing this course, learners should be able to: •  Describe the need for chargeback •  Discuss Chargeback methods •  Install and manage vCenter Chargeback application •  Deploy vCenter Chargeback as a virtual appliance •  Configure vCenter Chargeback application with common administration settings •  Create and manage chargeback hierarchies •  Create and manage cost models and templates •  Generate and manage reports •  Monitor System health and Perform common troubleshooting

http://mylearn.vmware.com/MgrReg/courses.cfm?ui=www&a=one&id_subject=15658