Nine key rules of Oracle Licensing

THE NINE KEY RULESof Oracle Licensing

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ESTABLISH PROOF OF OWNERSHIPGather together all the licence agreements, support renewals, contracts and correspondence.

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#1

Understand your licence metrics

Over time Oracle has introduced new ways of licensing their software.cc: Richard-G - https://www.flickr.com/photos/19579419@N00

#2

Measure your usage

measure your typical and maximum licence usage for each productcc: Leo Reynolds - https://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00

#3

Understand how YOU access YOUR SYSTEMS

This could affect your compliancecc: plenty.r. - https://www.flickr.com/photos/13434526@N00

#4

Understand how you transfer data

between systems as this can affect the licensing position.cc: ~Brenda-Starr~ - https://www.flickr.com/photos/37753256@N08

#5

Understand your backup and failover strategyas Oracle have changed how this is accounted for over time.

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#6

Made any changes to eBusiness Suite?

this can affect the level of licensing for the technology.cc: Leo Reynolds - https://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00

#7

Consider the impact of future business strategy on your licensing position.

Are you divesting, merging or acquiring new companies?

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#8

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#9

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