Oracle Licensing in Disaster Recovery: Are You Compliant?

Setting up Oracle for disaster recovery (DR) is crucial, but how do you license it correctly? Common assumptions often lead to costly compliance issues.

• Do you need licenses for DR servers even if they're not actively used?  
• Can you simply transfer production licenses during a failover?  
• What are the rules for backup, standby, mirroring, and failover scenarios?  

Get definitive answers and avoid expensive mistakes. Download our expert guide: "How to License Oracle Database Programs in DR Environments."

This essential guide clarifies:

• Different DR Methods: Understand Oracle's licensing policies for Backup, Standby, Mirroring, and Failover configurations.  
• Backup Licensing Rules: Learn when backup copies stored on tapes or servers require separate licenses.  
• Standby & Mirroring Requirements: Find out why standby and mirrored servers almost always need to be fully licensed, matching the primary environment's metrics.  
• The Failover Exception: Get the details on the 10-day rule for unlicensed failover nodes in a cluster, including crucial conditions and limitations.  
• Metric Matters: See how licensing requirements differ for Processor vs. Named User Plus (NUP) metrics in DR setups.  
• VMware DR Practices: Understand licensing considerations when using tools like Oracle Data Guard or vSphere Replication.  

Don't risk non-compliance in your critical DR environment. Ensure your Oracle licensing is accurate and cost-effective with expert help.