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Category: Oracle 12g

Oracle Database 12.1 Support is Changing to Sustaining Support as of August 2022.  Is it Time for You to Upgrade?
Greg WeissOracle, Oracle 12g, Oracle database, Oracle Support

Oracle’s Database version 12.1 is moving to Sustaining Support at the end of July 2022.  If you are one of the many Oracle customers still making use of this version, it may be time to start thinking about an upgrade. Oracle products go through 3 cycles of Support during the lifetime of a given version.  Premier Support for current versions, which typically lasts for 5 years.  Optional Extended Support which gives almost all of the same benefits as Premier, albeit […]

Licensing Oracle Apex
Kevin TurnerApex, Oracle, Oracle 11g, Oracle 12g, Oracle audit, Oracle license

Oracle APEX – The Skinny on this Skinny App Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a web-based software development environment that runs on an Oracle database. It is considered a “Low Code” application. APEX permits developers to go from no code to low code to more code (https://blogs.oracle.com/oraclemagazine/from-low-code-to-high-control &  https://apex.oracle.com/lowcode/ ). Oracle APEX is fully supported and comes standard as part of all Oracle Database editions. As of Oracle 11g, APEX installed by default as part of the core database install. […]

Enabling and Disabling Oracle Database Options and Management Packs
Dr. William J. ButtigiegCompliance, licensing, Oracle 11g, Oracle 12g, Oracle database, Oracle license, Oracle Licensing Compliance

Oracle Databases include extra options that are not covered by the basic license Some of these options are enabled by default when creating new databases Organizations that enable extra options without licensing are out of compliance Oracle provides a number of database options and management packs for the Oracle Database, which are licensable extra cost options. Unfortunately, many of our clients are surprised to learn that they are unknowingly using unlicensed database options and management packs and are therefore out […]

Oracle Advanced Compression: Compliance Risks When Using Advanced Compression Options
Dr. William J. ButtigiegAdvanced Compression, Compliance, Oracle 11g, Oracle 12g, Oracle audit, Oracle database, Oracle license, Oracle Licensing Compliance, Uncategorized

Executive Summary IT leaders focused on Oracle compliance risks are often unaware of the challenges in preventing Oracle Advanced Compression options from being triggered unintentionally. Failure to identify and implement Oracle Advanced Compression options according to entitlements in the Oracle estate can lead to an audit failure and significant penalty fees. Key Challenges: Determine which Oracle features and options are required for the organization Prevent employees from using Oracle options and features that the organization is not licensed for Continually […]

Oracle stack factor: Wow factor benefits for Exadata & Exalogic
Scott D. RosenbergExadata, Exalogic, Fusion Middleware, JAVA, Oracle 11g, Oracle 12g, Oracle database, Oracle license, Oracle Licensing Compliance, WebLogicLeave a Comment on Oracle stack factor: Wow factor benefits for Exadata & Exalogic

I don’t want to sound like a cheerleader for Oracle, but after looking at some comparative benchmark tests, the competition just can’t stack up (pun intended). While not everything is perfect, the power and precision of Oracle’s Exadata and Exalogic is worth at least a peek (especially those out there seeking to cut real estate and costs at the data center). While the prices may be a little daunting, the benefits have caused a major “wow” factor. Mid-tier organizations should pay […]

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