Licensing
Software licensing is the set of contract terms that decide what an organization may deploy, how its usage is counted and what it owes. This archive collects every LICENSEWARE article on vendor licensing: Microsoft, Oracle Database and Java, VMware by Broadcom, Red Hat and open source, SAP, IBM, Adobe and other publishers, plus renewals and cost optimization. Each vendor has its own archive; use this one when a question spans more than one publisher.
Licensing Q&A: How do I determine which Windows Server edition is more economical?
If you have a hard time trying to figure out whether to go for the…
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 licensing guide
Want to know the ins and outs of Windows Server 2022 licensing? Look no further,…
Oracle Middleware licensing overview
As we delve into the realm of Middleware Licensing, we must remember that this topic,…
Do you need to pay for Oracle Java?
Now, let’s be clear – Java has never been completely free. Some licensing was free…
What is second hand licensing?
Second hand items are prolific throughout the world, from e-bay bicycles for your 2023 health…
Microsoft Volume Licensing guide
If you’re looking to license Microsoft products for your organization, it’s important to understand the…
Microsoft 2023 price update
Microsoft has announced plans to implement “price harmonization” in 2023, which involves bringing local currency…
Licensing Q&A: How do you license SQL Server 2022 in containers?
SQL Server can be used on Linux and Docker platforms, which means you can run…
The true cost of an Oracle license
When it comes to enterprise software, there’s no company more controversial than Oracle. The database…
SQL Server 2022 Licenses Cores. VMs Need SA.
You opened a 2022 licensing URL. Keep it. SQL Server 2022 is still what a…
How inflation affects software prices
You’re not alone if you’re feeling the pinch at the gas pump or grocery store.…
Licensing changes ahead: Impact of the Broadcom-VMware acquisition on customers
The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, announced in May 2022, presents significant implications for current…
To all ISVs considering Oracle Database for your hosted solution
So you’re an ISV looking for the perfect database for your hosted solution. You might…
Licensing Q&A: What are some optimization tips for Microsoft SQL Server?
Licensing SQL Server can be expensive, and you use only a fraction of its capabilities…
Licensing Q&A: What to consider when deploying and licensing Microsoft SQL Server in a container environment?
Understanding how containers work is the first step to successfully deploying and licensing Microsoft SQL…
SAM Spotlight: Microsoft SQL Server
Short history Microsoft SQL Server is a database management system (DBMS) that Microsoft first released…
Licensing Q&A: What is the most cost-effective setup for Oracle DB and SQL Server in Azure?
Licensing is essential to managing any software, and proper license management is critical for ensuring…
Microsoft SQL Server in AWS – what to consider for a cost-efficient setup?
If you’re thinking of migrating your existing Microsoft SQL Server environments to AWS, or just…
What is an Oracle Audit and what does it mean for you?
Most software licensing agreements contain some form of audit clause. Vendors wish to protect against…
What you have is cheaper
In the past few years, we’ve seen how on-demand access to assets, rather than ownership,…