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With the inevitability and benefits of cloud computing clear, companies are charting their respective courses from on-premise to the cloud. One key consideration is how to get the best value out of existing software licenses and deploying them in the cloud. For an Oracle customer, moving from on-premise to IaaS alternatives will likely be a first step, at least until PaaS and SaaS offerings reach full maturity. [ 239 more words ] http://www.redwoodcompliance.com/oracle-licensing-cloud-en/

Overview Oracle's Pool of Funds (PoF) agreements allow customers to pre-purchase Oracle software licenses for a period of time and consume, or burn down, that credit as their usage increases. PoF agreements specify a selection of Oracle products, their respective prices, and a period of usage. During the usage period, a customer can use any of the specified products and decrement its PoF credit as new licenses are consumed. [ 620 more words ] http://www.redwoodcompliance.com/oracle-pool-funds-getting/

Any company with an Oracle Unlimited License Agreement (ULA) will sooner or later be faced with the following key questions, among others: How much value was gotten out of the ULA? How much value is being left on the table? What compliance risks is the company exposing itself to due to the ULA? Oracle’s Unlimited License Agreement (ULA) is a useful licensing approach for organizations with high growth rates and large, complex environments. [ 1,022 more word ] http://www.redwoodcompliance.com/oracle-ulas-lost-value-co/

Disclaimer #1. While we are experts in Oracle licensing, the ultimate authority on all Oracle licensing issues is the contract you have signed with Oracle. Our advice, positions, and opinions below should not be taken as-is in assessing Oracle licensing. Situations vary, and even minor changes in technical configurations can lead to very different licensing outcomes. If you have have specific questions, it's crucial to discuss the details on a case-by-case basis. [ 954 more words ] http://www.redwoodcompliance.com/oracle-licensing-in-nutan/

The rapidly emerging world of hyper converged infrastructure (HCI) promises many technical and financial benefits. The marketplace has been quick to recognize and validate the advantages of hyper-converged infrastructure. Leading vendors, particularly VMware and Nutanix, are locked in a fierce fight to dominate the HCI space. The benefits of HCI are certainly not lost on users of Oracle software. Optimizing an Oracle license investment is, after all, a noble cause. [ 650 more words ] http://www.redwoodcompliance.com/oracle-licensing-and-hype/