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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. […]

10 Oracle Data Recovery Mistakes That Put You Out of Compliance
Dr. William J. ButtigiegCompliance, licensing, Oracle, Oracle database, Oracle Disaster Recoverey

Having a data recovery strategy in place is critical to ensuring business continuity in the event of an outage or disaster. When developing a data recovery strategy, it is essential to take into consideration the different licensing rules when deploying backups, failover (active/passive), and high-availability (active/active) scenarios. Many of our customers remain confused regarding the licensing requirements for Oracle data recovery environments. As a result, this could cause the organization to be out-of-compliance and fail an audit. Therefore, it is […]

Oracle License Compliance Issues Related to API Usage
Wayne FedericoAPI, licensing, Oracle, Oracle database, Oracle license, Oracle Licensing Compliance

Users who have no direct access may still need licenses, if they use a system that connects via an API APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are utilized in all applications to allow programmers to interface with other applications or devices. It is common for us to find organizations that have underestimated the software licensing impact of leveraging the APIs of their Oracle applications and products. Oracle applications typically utilize an “application user” metric. It is logical for organizations to only consider […]

Hybrid Databases: Key to Your Success (ReBLOG)
adminExadata, Oracle

Re-blog from Pythian. Almost every company’s success is contingent upon its ability to effectively turn data into knowledge. Data, combined with the power of analytics, brings new, previously unavailable business insights that help companies truly transform the way they do business—allowing them to make more informed decisions, improve customer engagement, and predict trends. Companies can only achieve these insights if they have a holistic view of their data. Unfortunately, most companies have hybrid data—different types of data, living in different systems […]

Get on the Express, Enterprise Manager Database Express That Is
Kevin TurnerOracle, Oracle database, Oracle license, Oracle Licensing Compliance, Oracle Licensing TipLeave a Comment on Get on the Express, Enterprise Manager Database Express That Is

Oracle has removed previous versions of the Database Console and replaced it with Enterprise Manager Express (aka. EM Express). This is a much smaller and lightweight program, it is easy to use and configure, and provides the basics of what is expected from an Enterprise Manager such as database configuration and administration, space administration, users and roles management, and performance management.

Third Party Support Company, Rimini Street, Loses Part of Legal Dispute with Oracle
Scott D. RosenbergOracle licenseLeave a Comment on Third Party Support Company, Rimini Street, Loses Part of Legal Dispute with Oracle

This is an important read . . . The wider implications of Oracle’s Rimini licensing dispute Companies may need to distinguish between software development work on commercial software they do themselves and what they pay an outsourcer to do on their behalf. In a report following a recent legal dispute in the US, analyst Forrester has warned CIOs that if they have outsourced software customisation, maintenance and/or administration, they may be in breach of their licence agreements. Click here to read […]

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