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Quick Byte: Microsoft Licensing Tip # 1
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Just like Oracle software licensing, Microsoft has its complexities as well. When using a Microsoft application, you must license each device in which you will access the software (locally and remotely). You can install any version of the application you prefer, for example many users currently will use Office 2003 instead of the newer 2007 version, but if both are installed, 2007 must be licensed. The same goes for a server installation – if computers in your office are using […]

Quick Bite: 7 Software Asset Management Quick Tips
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Here are some quick and helpful tips for software asset management (SAM). • Set Goals for your company’s SAM • Take an inventory • Match Software with Licenses • Organize licensing documentation (create a repository) • Plan for the Long-Term • Develop a set of rules and procedures to promote good SAM practices • Create a SAM plan to keep licensing in line moving forward Software licensing and compliance are extremely complex.  We specialize in Oracle licensing and software asset management (Microsoft, too).  Having a good software asset […]

BSA is at it again!
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Okay, remember how we have been warning about the BSA and how they are after companies that have pirated software? Well…here is a prime example. They have just filed to court orders again RedPR Services and Overclockers in the UK, which could cost them thousands of dollars – all because they failed to complete an audit required by the BSA. You’ll see a lot of these court orders in the coming year – and there will be many unheard of […]

Quick Byte #7: Oracle licensing and partitioned servers
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Partitioned servers are commonly found in the corporate IT environment today due to cost savings and simplified management of running multiple operating systems — such as UNIX or Windows NT — on the same server. Partitioned servers also improve the work load balancing and distribution. In the case of partitioning servers, Oracle licensing recognizes hardware partitioning for licensing purposes. Meaning ….Oracle customers can license “only those processors that have been purchased from the hardware vendors.” As more processor rights are […]

Microsoft Enterprise Agreements
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Enterprise Subscription Agreements are typically for businesses with a need to standardize their Microsoft software and with a minimum of 250 PCs. What are the benefits? Some of the benefits include: savings for a 3-year agreement and included software assurance. The drawbacks? Software available is limited to: Office Professional Plus, Office Enterprise, Windows Vista Business Upgrade, Core Client Access License, and Enterprise CAL Suite, which includes the Core CAL plus seven additional CALs: Office SharePoint Enterprise CAL, Office Communications Server […]

Quick Byte: Oracle Licensing Tip #6
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The number of Oracle license is required is based on the usage and business environment. Take for example, Oracle database EE during the testing, staging and production phase. Depending on the type of license being used, their number of different Oracle licenses required. If you’re licensing by processor, the number of Oracle licenses would be dependent on where the database is installed or running must be licensed. So, you have 6 processors, you need 6 licenses. If you have 20 […]

Webinar: Smarter Oracle Licensing Strategies
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We’re getting ready for our Summer Blockbuster hit – the June 25 Oracle licensing strategies webinar (it starts at 1 p.m. ET LIVE).  I and Eliot Colon, president of Miro Consulting, will both be giving tips on how to best work with Oracle licensing and the best way to further optimized your total cost of ownership.  We’ll also be answering questions from the audience and hope to get to all the questions this time (as we almost always run out […]

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