What's the difference between VLA and MLA?

VLA includes distributors in our solutions agreements; MLA does not.

VLA is a three$-$tier model that works through GSIs, channel representatives, and distributors; MLA works only through GSIs.

MLA always requires an approved SPR; VLA never does.

VLA is a two$-$tier model that works through the channel; MLA is a direct agreement between SUSE and our customers.