Five Oracle Licensing Pitfalls to Avoid 🚨

Oracle has been in the process of moving its complex installed base to the cloud ☁️ for some time now, changing from on-premises perpetual software to a subscription-based model 🔄. Those at the helm of SPVM, who may have recently wrestled with the intricate licensing rules and metrics, as well as the ever-present danger of…

Read More

Oracle’s Subtle Tactics in Guiding Customers to New Database Versions

Oracle has recently been accused of utilizing various strategic moves to encourage its customers to upgrade to its latest database versions. This has left many users feeling that Oracle is prioritizing its own goals over the needs of its customers. Oracle’s tactics became apparent when it launched Database 12.2.0.1. The company offered 16 months of…

Read More

Oracle Cost Optimisation Tips

Running an Oracle database can be an expensive proposition for any organization, especially for small and midsize businesses. The high cost of licenses, hardware, and ongoing maintenance can quickly add up, making it challenging for businesses to maintain their bottom line. In this article, we will explore some actionable tips to help organizations reduce their…

Read More

Quick guide to Oracle Database Licensing

Oracle provides various licensing options for its database products, but deciding the right one for your organization can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, this often leads to overspending and potential compliance risks. To help you navigate this complex landscape, we’ll go over the five most commonly consumed Oracle database licenses by enterprise customers. Named User Plus Named…

Read More

The true cost of an Oracle license

When it comes to enterprise software, there’s no company more controversial than Oracle. The database giant is known for its aggressive sales tactics and complicated licensing schemes, which can end up costing organizations a fortune. Here’s a closer look at why Oracle’s licensing is so complicated and hard to understand. Complexity drives management cost up…

Read More

To all ISVs considering Oracle Database for your hosted solution

So you’re an ISV looking for the perfect database for your hosted solution. You might think Oracle Database is the optimal solution for your particular use case since it’s got all the features you need, like reliability, scalability, performance, and security. Plus, it’s got this cool multi-tenant feature that lets one software app serve multiple…

Read More

Licensing Q&A: What is the most cost-effective setup for Oracle DB and SQL Server in Azure?

Licensing is essential to managing any software, and proper license management is critical for ensuring compliance and avoiding costly mistakes. This blog will explore some common questions about license management and provide guidance on managing your licenses effectively. Whether you’re new to license management or have been managing licenses for a while, this blog will…

Read More

Oracle DB Analysis Tutorial

Part 2 Required Data Your DB Admins and product owners will help you find and collect the data you need. If you don’t have all this information already collated in a spreadsheet, create one. The Oracle Server Worksheet (OSW) is a great place to start. The bonus here is that in the event of an…

Read More

Oracle DB Analysis Tutorial

Part 1 The big debate The debate on spreadsheets vs. tools is a sort of SAM version of the chicken and the egg. And just like in the aviary version, the jury is still out. Yes, tools are supposed to make our lives easy and we’d all love to ditch the spreadsheet and still have…

Read More

Oracle DB Compliance Risk Scenarios

For over four decades, Oracle DB has been one of the most popular commercial databases in the world. Many enterprises rely on it as a mission-critical component of their business. During this time, aside from its obvious business utility the database product has also become well known for its complex and ever-changing contractual terms and…

Read More

Why Do I Need To Run Oracle Review Lite?

If you are part of the SAM world or if you manage Oracle software within your organization, surely the Oracle Review Lite or Oracle LMS script popped more than once in the conversation. To support their license management and audit strategy, Oracle has built tracking mechanisms inside the Oracle Database software. These mechanisms log any use…

Read More