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Oracle licensing is complex.

The Oracle experts at Livingstone - many of whom used to work at Oracle - have written a number of blogs to explain some of the complexities that come with Oracle licensing. We've also linked to some of our related Oracle insights like on demand webinars, ebooks, video series, service sheets, and case studies. Think of this as a hub to get your questions answered. 

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Oracle blogs

Doru Mihăilescu legal entities

Knowing who can legally use Oracle licenses is hugely problematic. This blog takes a look at the legal entities to clear things up.

Doru Mihăilescu oracle license types

Understanding the type of Oracle licenses you own and their use rights is the starting point to any compliance evaluation. This blog explores the different Oracle license types/levels available.

Alex ionescu processor metric vs named user plus

This blog looks at the Oracle Processor and Named User Plus metrics, what they mean, the main differences between them and which one is more appropriate to use in your environment.

Oracle database editions Doru

In this blog, look at the Oracle Database’s various editions and their main differences, both from a technical and a licensing perspective. 

alex ionescu licensing data recovery environments

This blog provides the essential information related to Oracle licensing implications in DR environments and the effects of various DR setups on Oracle software licensing.

Doru Mihăilescu virtualisation

In this article we will be talking about Oracle’s view and licensing on virtualisation technologies, why every customer needs to know this, and what you can do about it.

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Oracle’s aggressive sales tactics, complex licensing models, and a history of audits that often result in large penalties make it crucial for organizations to approach these situations strategically. This blog explains how.

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ULAs are a money trap for 99% of organizations. In this in-depth blog, we dig into the subject of ULAs, what they are, who they’re a good fit for, how to prepare for a ULA, and critically, how to escape from the ULA renewal cycle trap. 

Senior License Consultant Blog - Rob (2)

This blog explains what Oracle Multitenant is, why it’s the future of Oracle database and how the licensing works.

Videos, webinars & guides 

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