Oracle DB

Oracle Database licensing on processor, core factor, Named User Plus, and what changes on VMware, AWS, and Azure. This category is the Database file, not Java headcount and not the mixed Oracle parent.

Coverage tracks edition, options, and partitioning against cores and sockets you actually run. Java-only questions belong in Oracle Java. Use the parent Oracle category when the contract still mixes Database with Java, Fusion, or VirtualBox.

A Deep Dive into NEO’s Oracle DB Optimization Report

By Alex Cojocaru | February 3, 2026

Oracle databases are the powerful, reliable workhorses of the enterprise, but they are also a…

Case Study: Preventing a $3M Oracle Exposure

By Chris | November 30, 2025

When you work with Oracle licensing, the tiniest technical detail can reshape your entire commercial…

Oracle Database 23ai – Release Update 23.9: What SAM Teams Need to Know

By Alex Cojocaru | August 3, 2025

Oracle just released Oracle Database 23ai – Release Update 23.9, and it’s packed with enhancements…

Oracle’s Database@AWS Launch Signals Multicloud Pivot While Preserving License Revenue Streams

By Alex Cojocaru | July 19, 2025

Oracle’s recent launch of Database@AWS represents a fundamental strategic shift that simultaneously embraces multicloud flexibility…

Oracle Data Breach: Important Information and Steps to Protect Your Organization

By Alex Cojocaru | March 26, 2025

On March 21, 2025, a user going by rose87168 posted on BreachForums claiming to have compromised Oracle…

Five Oracle Licensing Pitfalls to Avoid 🎣

By Alex Cojocaru | August 15, 2023

Oracle has been in the process of moving its complex installed base to the cloud…

Oracle’s Subtle Tactics in Guiding Customers to New Database Versions

By Alex Cojocaru | June 27, 2023

Oracle has recently been accused of utilizing various strategic moves to encourage its customers to…

Oracle Cost Optimisation Tips

By Alex Cojocaru | March 22, 2023

Running an Oracle database can be an expensive proposition for any organization, especially for small…

Quick guide to Oracle Database Licensing

By Alex Cojocaru | February 8, 2023

Oracle provides various licensing options for its database products, but deciding the right one for…

Licensing Q&A: Does running Oracle DB on VMware increase the risk of license non-compliance?

By Alex Cojocaru | January 19, 2023

Oracle databases are widely used for their robust performance and reliability. However, when running on…

The true cost of an Oracle license

By Alex Cojocaru | January 4, 2023

When it comes to enterprise software, there’s no company more controversial than Oracle. The database…

To all ISVs considering Oracle Database for your hosted solution

By Alex Cojocaru | January 2, 2023

So you’re an ISV looking for the perfect database for your hosted solution. You might…

Licensing Q&A: What is the most cost-effective setup for Oracle DB and SQL Server in Azure?

By Alex Cojocaru | December 15, 2022

Licensing is essential to managing any software, and proper license management is critical for ensuring…

Oracle DB Analysis Tutorial

By Alex Cojocaru | May 1, 2020

Part 2 Required Data Your DB Admins and product owners will help you find and…

Oracle DB Analysis Tutorial

By Alex Cojocaru | April 1, 2020

Part 1 The big debate The debate on spreadsheets vs. tools is a sort of…

Oracle DB Compliance Risk Scenarios

By Alex Cojocaru | March 1, 2020

For over four decades, Oracle DB has been one of the most popular commercial databases…

Why Do I Need To Run Oracle Review Lite?

By Alex Cojocaru | January 14, 2020

If you are part of the SAM world or if you manage Oracle software within…