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9 articles and 268 catalog rows, each traced to the vendor’s own documents.

9Articles·18Products·96SKUs·24Metrics·14Programs·51Rules·70Evidence·13Sources

Encyclopedia Articles

Oracle Database licensingCited · Edited 2026-09-15

Oracle Java SE licensingCited · Edited 2026-08-31

Oracle Database options and management packsCited · Edited 2026-09-26

Oracle ULA and PULA licensingCited · Edited 2026-08-31

Oracle technical support and Lifetime Support policiesCited · Edited 2026-09-26

Oracle VM VirtualBox licensingCited · Edited 2026-08-31

Oracle WebLogic Server licensingCited · Edited 2026-08-30

Oracle Partitioning PolicyCited · Edited 2026-09-26

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure BYOL and Universal CreditsCited · Edited 2026-09-26

Archive

Archived LICENSEWARE Wiki white papers and galleries for Oracle, kept as sources. They are not cited encyclopedia articles.

Five Oracle Licensing Pitfalls to AvoidEdited 2025-03-31
How to assess your Java licensingEdited 2025-03-31
Introduction to Oracle Enterprise AgreementEdited 2025-03-31
Introduction to Oracle Master AgreementEdited 2025-03-31
Is Oracle Linux free?Edited 2024-10-11
Maximizing Flexibility: The Power of Oracle Fusion Cloud Contract RebalancingEdited 2025-06-11
Migrating Oracle DB (On-Prem) to the CloudEdited 2025-03-31
Navigating Changes in Oracle Java Licensing and PricingEdited 2024-12-20
Navigating Oracle EBS Licensing in 2025: Key Insights for IT LeadersEdited 2025-06-11
Oracle cost optimization tipsEdited 2025-03-31
Oracle DB Compliance Risk ScenariosEdited 2025-03-31
Oracle DB: Achieve Compliance and Cost OptimizationEdited 2024-12-20
Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) White PaperEdited 2025-04-07
Oracle Java Pricelist 06/23Edited 2025-03-31
Oracle Middleware licensing overviewEdited 2025-03-31
Oracle ULA – How to certify the unlimited agreementEdited 2025-03-31
Oracle ULA vs. PULA – Flexibility or Long-term StabilityEdited 2025-03-27
Oracle VirtualBox Licensing GuideEdited 2025-03-31
Oracle WebLogic Server: Editions & CostEdited 2025-03-31
Oracle White PapersEdited 2024-12-18
Oracle’s tactics guiding clients to new DB versionsEdited 2025-03-31
Quick guide to Oracle Database LicensingEdited 2025-03-31
The true cost of an Oracle licenseEdited 2025-03-31
What is an Oracle Audit and what does it mean for you?Edited 2025-03-31
What is Oracle License Management Services (LMS)?Edited 2025-03-31
Why Do I Need To Run Oracle Review Lite?Edited 2025-03-31

SKUs

Active Data Guard Named User PlusCited Active Data Guard ProcessorCited Advanced Compression Named User PlusCited Advanced Compression ProcessorCited Advanced Security Named User PlusCited Advanced Security ProcessorCited Cloud Management Pack for Oracle Database Named User PlusCited Cloud Management Pack for Oracle Database ProcessorCited

Metrics

Application Read-Only UserUser Application UserUser ComputerOther Concurrent UserUser Connected DeviceDevice CPUProcessor Custom Suite UserUser Developer UserUser

Programs

Annual Universal CreditCloud commercial model Authorized Cloud EnvironmentsCloud policy BYOL to PaaSCloud policy Extended SupportSupport Funded Allocation ModelCloud commercial model Incident Server Support PackageSupport Monthly Universal CreditCloud commercial model Oracle Lifetime SupportSupport policy

Rules

ACE policy 2026: Standard Edition caps and Oracle Linux countingCloud ACE Standard Edition socket countingCloud / BYOL ACE vCPU to ProcessorCloud / BYOL Active Data Guard licensed on primary and using standbysCounting Annual Universal Credits expire at the end of each Credit PeriodCommercial Approved hard partitions must be cappedPartitioning Autonomous BYOL over 64 ECPUs requires RAC licensesCloud BYOL database services: which options need licensesCloud

Evidence

ACE 2026: Standard Edition 16 vCPU cap; Oracle Linux 64 vCPUPolicy excerpt ACE Standard Edition socket counting — ≤4 vCPUs = 1 socket; SE2 NUP 10 per 8 vCPUsMapping ACE vCPU to Processor — 2 vCPUs = 1 Processor if multi-threaded; Core Factor N/AMapping Active Data Guard: primary and standbys in useDocumentation excerpt Annual Universal Credit expiry and overageContract excerpt Autonomous BYOL: RAC above 64 ECPUsContract excerpt Backup testing right: four times, 2 days eachContract excerpt BYOL FAQ — one Processor License maps to two OCPUsFAQ excerpt

Sources

Licensing Oracle Software in the Cloud Computing EnvironmentPolicy Licensing Oracle Software in the Cloud Computing Environment (policy as of 4 September 2026)Policy Oracle AI Database Licensing Information User Manual, Release 26 (G43241-13)Product documentation Oracle Bring Your Own License (BYOL) FAQFAQ Oracle Database 19c Licensing Information User Manual (E94254-71)Product documentation Oracle License Definitions and Rules BookletProduct terms Oracle Lifetime Support Policy: Oracle Fusion Middleware (13 April 2026)Policy Oracle Lifetime Support Policy: Oracle Technology Products (11 September 2026)Policy