Oracle License Optimization –

As a seasoned Oracle licensing expert with 15 years of experience, I am writing this article to inform organizations about the importance of Oracle License Optimization. Oracle License Optimization is a critical process that ensures organizations are properly licensed for the Oracle software they are using, while minimizing costs and compliance risks. This article will cover various aspects of Oracle License Optimization, including the reasons why it’s important, steps organizations can take to optimize their licenses, and the benefits of working with an Oracle licensing expert.

Organizations should prioritize Oracle License Optimization as the licenses for Oracle software are known to be expensive. For instance, the Oracle database enterprise edition costs a staggering $47,500 per processor. Even small optimizations can lead to significant savings, especially if an organization has a large number of database licenses. Furthermore, optimizing licenses helps organizations stay in compliance with their agreements and avoid unnecessary costs.

There are various ways organizations can optimize their Oracle licenses. The first step is to license non-production environments with named user plus licenses. This optimization strategy can reduce licensing costs by 50%. Organizations can also take advantage of special licensing rights for test and development environments. Oracle offers a reduced user minimum of 10 instead of 25 per processor, which can reduce licensing costs by 60%. Reviewing the usage of Oracle applications and determining if all users with access to Oracle EBS or similar need to keep their licenses is another way to optimize licenses. Over 30% of users do not need access to these applications, which can lead to unnecessary costs. Additionally, organizations can check if the hardware platform they are using allows for sub-capacity licensing or hard partitioning. If it doesn’t, they can switch to a hardware platform that does allow for sub-capacity licensing to yield significant Oracle licensing optimization results. Lastly, moving to Oracle Cloud is another way to optimize licenses, as it allows for licensing on vCPU and offers a range of Oracle products to choose from.

My Oracle License Optimization service typically includes a review of current Oracle license agreements and usage to identify any potential over-licensing or under-licensing. My team and I also identify opportunities to optimize an organization’s Oracle license costs by consolidating licenses, negotiating volume discounts, or switching to more cost-effective license models. We work with organizations and Oracle to negotiate new or revised Oracle license agreements that are more cost-effective and appropriate for their needs. We also assist organizations in implementing processes and tools to track and manage Oracle usage, ensure compliance with their licenses, and avoid unnecessary costs. Finally, we provide ongoing support and guidance to organizations to help them manage their Oracle licenses and optimize their costs over time.

In conclusion, Oracle License Optimization is essential for organizations that use Oracle software. By reviewing current licenses, identifying potential cost savings, negotiating for cost-effective licenses, and implementing tools to manage usage, organizations can optimize their Oracle licensing. By working with an Oracle licensing expert, organizations can achieve cost savings and stay in compliance with their agreements. Organizations of all sizes can benefit from Oracle License Optimization, and it is recommended that they review their licenses at least once a year for optimization opportunities.