Oracle Licensing Strategy Guide for IT Executives (2025) Introduction:Oracle’s licensing framework is notoriously complex and high-stakes. CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, and Heads of Infrastructure face a constant balancing act between optimizing costs and avoiding compliance pitfalls. This guide provides an executive-level overview of key Oracle licensing challenges in 2025, reframed in business terms, from choosing … Read more
Top 10 Oracle License Metrics and Their Hidden Pitfalls Oracle’s licensing framework includes various metrics, such as how Oracle measures software usage for licensing. Each metric has specific rules and potential traps. Below is a top 10 list of Oracle license metrics, explaining each and the common pitfalls IT asset managers and IT leaders should … Read more
Oracle Negotiation Toolkit: 10 Must-Negotiate Items for First-Time Deals Introduction: Negotiating your first Oracle license or Oracle Cloud (OCI) contract is a high-stakes process. Oracle’s sales teams are skilled at maximizing revenue, and first-time buyers often focus on upfront discounts while overlooking critical terms. This can lead to costly surprises, from compliance traps to escalating … Read more
Oracle Database Licensing Guide for DBAs and IT Operations Oracle Database licensing is a notoriously complex topic that every DBA and IT operations leader must navigate. A misstep in licensing can lead to costly compliance issues or overspending. This Oracle database licensing guide provides practical, independent advice on Oracle Database licensing for on-premises and cloud … Read more
Oracle ULA vs PULA: An Advisory for CIOs and Procurement Leaders Oracle’s Unlimited License Agreement (ULA) and Perpetual Unlimited License Agreement (PULA) are two distinct licensing models that offer “unlimited” use of Oracle software. Deciding between them is a high-stakes decision. This guide provides an independent, customer-focused comparison of Oracle ULA vs. PULA, with practical … Read more
Oracle Java SE Licensing Migration Checklist Oracle’s changes to Java SE licensing – notably the new per-employee subscription model – have significantly increased costs and compliance risks for many organizations. Under Oracle’s current rules, any commercial or production use of the Oracle JDK now requires a paid subscription. Continuing to run Oracle Java without proper … Read more
