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Facing an Oracle Audit? Get Answers to Your Top 20 Questions

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Oracle license reviews and audits can be complex and stressful. Unprepared? You could face significant unexpected costs and compliance penalties.  

Our experts help organisations across the globe minimise audit pain, and in our latest guide we share detailed answers to some of the most common client questions about Oracle audits.

Some of the topics we cover include:

  • Audit vs. Review: Understand the crucial differences (or lack thereof) between an Oracle License Audit and a License Review.
  • The Audit Process Demystified: Learn step-by-step what happens during an audit, from the initial notification letter and kick-off meeting to measurement scripts and the final report.
  • Why Me? Why Now? Find out how often audits occur, how much notice Oracle gives, and the common reasons companies get selected.
  • Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them: Uncover frequent errors in self-audits, the risks associated with outsourced IT, and why relying solely on inventory tools might not be enough.
  • Understanding Your Obligations: Get clarity on whether you must use Oracle's scripts, who pays audit costs, and the critical difference between software being 'installed' versus 'in use'.
  • Post-Audit Essentials: Learn what to do after reaching a settlement to ensure your organisation is fully protected.

Stop worrying about the unknown. Equip yourself with the knowledge to confidently manage Oracle's licensing requirements with our guide to ‘The top 20 questions about Oracle license reviews and Oracle audits’.