RE: Oracle license requirements for unused options
From: Allen, Brandon <Brandon.Allen_at_OneNeck.com>
Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 10:46:56 -0700
Message-ID: <64BAF54438380142A0BF94A23224A31E1257DC68BC_at_ONEWS06.oneneck.corp>
I'm still not convinced that a license is required for unused options. I think there is a key distinction between the documentation that mentions licensing based on usage and those that mention licensing based on installation. My interpretation is as follows:
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Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 10:46:56 -0700
Message-ID: <64BAF54438380142A0BF94A23224A31E1257DC68BC_at_ONEWS06.oneneck.corp>
I'm still not convinced that a license is required for unused options. I think there is a key distinction between the documentation that mentions licensing based on usage and those that mention licensing based on installation. My interpretation is as follows:
- installation-based licensing - only pertains to the main database server software, e.g. "Oracle Database SE/EE" must be licensed for all processors on the host where it is installed
- usage-based licensing - only pertains to specific pieces of add-on functionality such as the extra options (e.g. Partitioning) and management packs (e.g. Diagnostics Pack).
I'm not positive if that's correct, so don't take my word for it, but everything I've read so far seems to be pretty consistent on those two points.
Regards,
Brandon
-----Original Message-----
From: Dunbar, Norman (Capgemini) [mailto:norman.dunbar.capgemini_at_environment-agency.gov.uk]
I'm in total agreement with you regarding the wording of the vast
majority of Oracle docs
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Hopefully though, the above should show that "installed and/or run" as
frequently quoted by Oracle in their documents, means installing an
option or feature does require a license.
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