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Quick Byte: Oracle Licensing Tip #5
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If you’re using Oracle Database Standard Edition, be aware that Oracle licensing rules only allows it to be licensed on servers that have a maximum capacity of 4 sockets. Oracle Standard Edition One has a maximum capacity of 2 sockets, according to Oracle licensing. With the release of Oracle 10g, the Oracle Database Standard Edition product includes the Real Applications Clusters database option. Also, Oracle Cluster Ready Services must be used as the clusterware AND use Oracle’s Automatic Storage Management. […]

Perpetual vs. Term License
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Oracle licensing is offered either as a perpetual license – which is a one-time fee – or a term license – which allows software usages for a specified period of time.  Which is better? Oracle licensing can be complex based on the environment factors.  Aside from the changing software licensing rules and regulations, the added complexity comes from the companies using Oracle.  Interpretation of Oracle licensing depends upon a number of factors –including usage (from number of users to HOW […]

Entrepreneur of the Year – 3 Years in a Row!
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Eliot and I have been named as finalists for the third consecutive year for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year New Jersey Awards.  It’s a great honor for us to be finalists again amongst many prestigious executives in the New Jersey area.  Who said that Oracle licensing and software asset management couldn’t be glamorous? More information on the awards and nominations are available here. The awards ceremony is June 19th in Teaneck – cross your fingers for us!

Multicore: more processors, more confusing.
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Companies like  Oracle and Microsoft typically charge software licensing fees on enterprise server software per processor. With multicore processors, this standard no longer applies – leaving customers feeling like they are paying more in licensing fees for generally the same performance. Corporate IT is still, to this day, confused about the pricing model because, after attempts made by Oracle and Microsoft, nothing has really stuck.  Standards certainly need to be developed for multicore as well as virtualization. Best case scenario would be to charge a single […]

Stevie Awards Recap
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We had a fun night at the American Business Awards Ceremony at the Marriot Marquis in Manhattan – we ended up being presented with two Finalist awards for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program and also for Best Management Team. It certainly was an honor to be nominated and be counted among the finalists of some very well-known, well respected companies. Either way our little New Jersey Company has come a long way and we feel very proud to be recognized on […]

2 out of 3 IT Executives Believe they Would Fail a software audit
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A new study from the management appliance company reveals nearly two thirds of IT executives believe their companies have not taken the right steps to assure that their licensing is in compliance and are unprepared for a software audit. They surveyed 350 respondents about software licensing compliance and software audits and over half revealed that they tracked their licensed manual or not at all. Not keeping track of licensing or poorly doing so is only asking for trouble, especially in larger enterprises where the fees […]

American Business Awards Finalists
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In addition to E&Y the American Business Awards (Stevies) has recognized Miro as a finalist in the Best Management Team Category. Eliot and I will be attending the award ceremony tonight.  2007 was a great year for us and we are truly honored to be recognized for all the hard work! For more information, check out our press release. See, mom, Oracle licensing and software asset management can make me a superstar.  Wink, wink. Wish us luck!

Quick Byte: Oracle Licensing Tip #4
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When making modifications to Oracle applications with either Oracle Database Enterprise Edition or Oracle Internet Application Server Enterprise Edition pre installed with your bundle, be aware that the licenses are considered restricted use, meaning you cannot modify, alter or change the underlying products. These products are meant to be used out of the box – otherwise they require further software licensing requirements including the slightest modification – as minor as changing a form or report. By making these changes you […]

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