Oracle Coherence Licensing
- Editions: Standard Edition One (OC-SEO), Enterprise Edition (OC-EE), Grid Edition (OC-GE).
- License Metrics: Named User Plus and Processor.
- Costs:
- OC-SEO: $16 per Named User Plus, $800 per Processor.
- OC-EE: $230 per Named User Plus, $11,500 per Processor.
- OC-GE: $500 per Named User Plus, $25,000 per Processor.
- User Minimums: Ten named users per processor.
- Calculation: Apply the Oracle Core Factor Table.
What is Oracle Coherence?
Oracle Coherence is a distributed data grid solution that allows organizations to predictably scale mission-critical applications by providing fast and reliable access to frequently used data.
It enables organizations to push data closer to the application for faster access and greater resource utilization.
By automatically and dynamically partitioning data, Oracle Coherence ensures continuous data availability and transactional integrity, even in a server or site failure.
Oracle Coherence Editions
Oracle Coherence is available in three editions:
- Oracle Coherence Standard Edition One (OC-SEO): This edition allows unlimited nodes in a cluster, but only two nodes can be configured to have any partitioned cache services.
- Oracle Coherence Enterprise Edition (OC-EE): This edition provides advanced features for data grid applications, including data query and aggregation, data replication services, and data partitioning services.
- Oracle Coherence Grid Edition (OC-GE) is the most feature-rich edition of Oracle Coherence. It provides all the capabilities of the Enterprise Edition plus real-time data analysis, in-memory data processing, and continuous data availability.
Each edition of Oracle Coherence includes unlimited Oracle Coherence Real-Time Data Clients licenses, providing Java client access from within the Coherence cluster.
| Feature | Oracle Coherence Standard Edition One | Oracle Coherence Enterprise Edition | Oracle Coherence Grid Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fault-tolerant data caching | Y | Y | Y |
| Data management, including write-behind, transactions, analytics, and events | Y | Y | Y |
| Local cache, Near cache, continuous query cache, real-time events | Y | Y | Y |
| Fully replicated data management | Y | Y | Y |
| Partitioned data management | Y | Y | Y |
| Data source integration through read-through/write-through/write-behind caching | Y | Y | Y |
| Persistent, Recoverable Caching | Y | Y | Y |
| Hibernate integration | Y | Y | Y |
| Data management, including write-behind, transactions, analytics and events | Y | Y | Y |
| Java Real Time Data Clients | Y | Y | Y |
| Scale-out Caching, Query, Aggregation, and Processing | N | Y | Y |
| .NET and C++ Real-Time Data Clients | N | Y | Y |
| Oracle WebLogic Management Framework (see Oracle WebLogic Management Framework) | N | Y | Y |
| HTTP session management for application servers | N | Y | Y |
| TopLink integration | N | Y | Y |
| WorkManager | N | Y | Y |
| Elastic Data | N | N | Y |
| GoldenGate HotCache | N | N | Y |
| Unlimited Real-Time Compute Clients | N | N | Y |
| MultitenancyFoot 7 | N | N | Y |
| REST, Memcached, JCache Clients | N | N | Y |
Footnotes:
- Coherence Multitenancy works only in conjunction with Oracle WebLogic Server Multitenant. For additional licensing details, see Oracle WebLogic Server Multitenant.
- Grid Edition is required for Federated Caching, WAN, and other deployments implementing cluster-to-cluster interconnects. This includes any deployment where responsibility for data and/or processing spans more than one data center, and activities are coordinated between those data centers using any form of Coherence-provided messaging or connectivity, such as deployments featuring two or more TCMP clusters interconnected by Coherence*Extend.
Oracle Coherence Licensing Metrics
Oracle Coherence licensing is based on two metrics:
- User Plus: This metric is defined as an individual authorized by you to use the programs installed on a single server or multiple servers, regardless of whether the individual is actively using the programs at any given time. If a non-human-operated device can access the programs, it will be counted as a named user, in addition to all individuals authorized to use the programs.
- Processor: This metric defines all processors where the Oracle programs are installed and/or running.
Oracle Coherence License Costs
The cost of Oracle Coherence licensing is as follows:
- Coherence Standard Edition One (OC-SEO):
- Named User Plus License: $16.00
- Software Update License & Support for Named User Plus: $3.52
- Processor License: $800.00
- Software Update License & Support for Processor: $176.00
- Coherence Enterprise Edition (OC-EE):
- Named User Plus License: $230.00
- Software Update License & Support for Named User Plus: $50.60
- Processor License: $11,500.00
- Software Update License & Support for Processor: $2,530.00
- Coherence Grid Edition (OC-GE):
- Named User Plus License: $500.00
- Software Update License & Support for Named User Plus: $110.00
- Processor License: $25,000.00
- Software Update License & Support for Processor: $5,500.00
Please note that these costs are subject to change. It’s always a good idea to check the latest Oracle Technology Global Price List pricing.
Also, the licensing user minimums are ten named users per processor for all products, and all licensing is calculated by applying the Oracle Core Factor Table.
FAQ
What is Oracle Coherence?
Oracle Coherence is a distributed data grid solution that allows organizations to predictably scale mission-critical applications by providing fast and reliable access to frequently used data.
What are the three editions of Oracle Coherence?
Oracle Coherence is available in three editions: Standard Edition One (OC-SEO), Enterprise Edition (OC-EE), and Grid Edition (OC-GE).
What is the Oracle Coherence Standard Edition One (OC-SEO)?
OC-SEO allows unlimited nodes in a cluster, but only two nodes can be configured to have any partitioned cache services.
What is the difference between Oracle Coherence Enterprise Edition (OC-EE) and Oracle Coherence Grid Edition (OC-GE)?
OC-EE provides advanced data grid application features, including query and aggregation, replication, and partitioning services. OC-GE delivers all the capabilities of the Enterprise Edition plus real-time data analysis, in-memory data processing, and continuous data availability.
What are the Oracle Coherence licensing metrics?
Oracle Coherence licensing is based on two metrics: Named User Plus and Processor.
What is the cost of Oracle Coherence licensing?
The cost for a Named User Plus License varies depending on the edition: $16.00 for OC-SEO, $230.00 for OC-EE, and $500.00 for OC-GE. The Processor License costs $800.00 for OC-SEO, $11,500.00 for OC-EE, and $25,000.00 for OC-GE
Are there any user minimums for Oracle Coherence licensing?
Yes, the licensing user minimums are ten named users per processor for all products.
How is Oracle Coherence licensing calculated?
All licensing is calculated by applying the Oracle Core Factor Table.
What is the Oracle Coherence Real-Time Data Clients (OC-RTDC)?
OC-RTDC enables client access from outside the Oracle Coherence cluster. Each Oracle Coherence license includes an unlimited number of OC-RTDC licenses.
What is the Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition Option?
A license to Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition Option includes using OC-GE features: Elastic Data, GoldenGate HotCache, Unlimited Real-Time Compute Clients, Multitenancy, and Federated Caching.
Our Software Asset Management Tool is indicating that we have installed Coherence, what is the likely answer?
You can indeed be using the product. However, in our experience, coherence has been installed as part of the fusion middleware installer. You should understand if you can avoid installing Coherence if you are not using it. If you are unable to install Coherence, document this fact.
Coherence Community Edition
Coherence Community Edition (CE) is a free and open-source edition of Oracle Coherence, a market-leading in-memory data grid.
It provides a reliable and scalable platform for state management and polyglot processing on the data grid.
Cost
Coherence CE is free to use as an open-source edition. This makes it an accessible choice for organizations looking to leverage the capabilities of an in-memory data grid without the associated costs of commercial software.
How it Differs from Other Editions
Coherence CE differs from other editions of Coherence in several ways:
- Licensing: Coherence CE is licensed under the Open Source Initiative’s Universal Permissive License, Version 1.0. This means it’s free to use for any purpose, unlike the Enterprise edition, which requires a paid license.
- Features: While Coherence CE provides a reliable and scalable platform for state management and polyglot processing on the data grid, some advanced features in the Enterprise edition may not be included in the Community edition.
- Community Support: As an open-source project, Coherence CE benefits from a community of developers who contribute to its development and offer support to other users. This contrasts with the Enterprise edition, which has Oracle’s official support.
- Integration: Coherence CE can be integrated with other systems through Coherence*Extend, allowing each cluster to act as a Data Client or a Real-Time Client.
Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition Licensing Overview
The Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition (OC-GE) licensing is structured around advanced features for data management, real-time computing, and application scalability.
Key Features Included in Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition Option
An Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition license grants access to several critical features that support enhanced data management and application performance.
These features include:
- Elastic Data: Enables efficient storage and retrieval of large datasets across multiple servers.
- GoldenGate HotCache: Provides real-time data synchronization between Oracle databases and Coherence caches, ensuring data consistency.
- Unlimited Real-Time Compute Clients: Supports unlimited connections for real-time data processing, ideal for high-performance computing environments.
- Multitenancy: Facilitates hosting multiple isolated tenants on a shared infrastructure, allowing for better resource utilization and cost savings.
- Federated Caching: Allows the distribution and replication of cached data across multiple Coherence clusters, improving scalability and resilience.
Prerequisite Licensing Requirements
You must first have a license for Oracle WebLogic Suite to use the Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition Option. This critical prerequisite ensures you are licensed to use the full Coherence Grid Edition capabilities.
- Prerequisite: A license to Oracle WebLogic Suite is mandatory for licensing and using the Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition Option.
Oracle WebLogic Server Multitenant and Continuous Availability
The Oracle WebLogic Coherence Grid Edition Option is automatically included with the licenses for:
- Oracle WebLogic Server Multitenant
- Oracle WebLogic Server Continuous Availability
If your organization is already licensed for either of these versions, you do not need to purchase a separate license for Coherence Grid Edition.
Restricted Use Licenses with Coherence Grid Edition
Licenses for Oracle Coherence Grid Edition (OC-GE), Oracle Coherence Enterprise Edition (OC-EE), and Oracle Coherence Standard Edition (OC-SEO) come with several restricted-use licenses that allow the use of additional Oracle technologies under specific conditions:
- Java SE Restricted Use: A license to OC-GE, OC-EE, or OC-SEO includes a restricted-use license for Java SE. However, Java SE is limited to running applications hosted on components within the Oracle Coherence products (OC-GE, OC-EE, or OC-SEO).
- Oracle TopLink and Oracle Application Development Framework: A license to OC-GE or OC-EE also includes a restricted-use license for Oracle TopLink and Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF). Usage is restricted to the TopLink component within the Oracle Coherence products (OC-GE and OC-EE).
Important Notes on Licensing
- Oracle TopLink and ADF: These frameworks are only usable under restricted-use conditions within Coherence Grid Edition or Enterprise Edition.
- WebLogic Suite Prerequisite: A WebLogic Suite license is essential to license the Coherence Grid Edition Option.
- Restricted Use of Java SE: Ensure that Java SE is only used for applications hosted on Coherence-related components.
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