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 […]
IBM uses their own proprietary software asset management tool, ILMT. Â “The IBM License Metric Tool [ILMT] helps you maintain an inventory of the PVU based software deployed for your Full Capacity or Virtualization (Sub-) Capacity environment, and measures the PVU licenses required by software Product. It is intended to help you manage your IBM software licensing requirements, and help you maintain an audit ready posture. Customers are responsible for supplying hardware and installation services required for installing the tool” according […]
Update – August 23, 2017: Oracle LMS Rejects Grandfathering of Licenses We expected caveats to any grandfathering rules, but not a complete turnaround. However, that is what has apparently occurred. We were researching with Oracle some very specific grandfathering questions for a client. After several months, yes months, Oracle License Management Services stated that there would be no grandfathering option when it came to pre-Jan 23, 2017 Oracle license purchases that had been allocated to AWS environments that were in […]
Managing Oracle Support contracts is costing your organization time and resources that may be better spent elsewhere. 1. Overpayment of fees It’s easy to accidentally over pay for support fees if each line item isn’t carefully reviewed. Errors can be made in the costs from year to year. To avoid overpaying, organizations must meticulously check every detail of the contract. 2. Submitting incorrect contracts There is no verification when uploading POs. This can lead to accidentally renewing a contract which […]
IT professionals must remember that a tool does not understand the rules Many software license management tools claim to be certified by Oracle, Microsoft, IBM and others, but none actually are. For example, Oracle’s LMS page does list a number of tools, but only as supplements, not as certified tools, and they often miss 90% of Oracle products. “Tools from the following vendors have been verified to provide the required data set to supplement a LMS engagement. The scope of […]
Utilizing those licenses in another manner could create a non-compliant situation for a client, even if the vendor has not clearly defined strict limitations regarding trial use. Something that is often misunderstood is testing a trial version of a product that is already owned and being used elsewhere in the environment. If it’s the same version as what’s in the production, there’s no need to try it out – it’s now test/dev. However if it’s a new version of the […]
Oracle Support Renewal Management Our expert analyst team will manage all logistical areas of annual support with Oracle to ensure timely review, validation and reconciliation of an organization’s Oracle support contracts Miro's Oracle Support Renewal service is not third-party support. It is a service that renews your official Oracle support on your behalf. Oracle Support Renewal Challenges Support Renewal of multiple products is a continuous & labor intensive process Reviewing Oracle support quotes for accuracy in cost and product quantities [...]
®zçSupport Renewal Management ç® Miro helps companies navigate the complex maze of Oracle annual support rules, cost calculations and burdensome logistics. We offer a broad range of customized Oracle annual support renewal solutions that fits an organization’s specific need. Oracle Support Renewal Management Program 1. Coordination of support renewal delivery with Oracle support sales department to ensure timely review, validation and reconciliation 2. Payment of support renewals to Oracle to avoid license termination due to lapse of support or accidental oversight 3. Confirmation [...]
