The Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2 licensing requirements primarily focus on additional licenses for the Integrated SOA Gateway and SOAP Protocol.
Key points include:
- Licensing Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Applications Adapter, and WLS Suite is mandatory for using the Integrated SOA Gateway in version 12.2.
- Specific deployment of the Adapter determines the number of licenses required.
- Licensing for Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Applications Adapter, and WLS Suite is necessary for end-users who utilize the XML Gateway for the SOAP Protocol.
- No additional licenses are needed to use XML Gateway with protocols other than SOAP.
Oracle E-business Suite 12.2 Licensing
Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.2 has additional licensing requirements, particularly for the Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG) and SOAP Protocol functionality.
Understanding these requirements is crucial for organizations using or planning to upgrade to EBS 12.2, as the added licensing obligations may impact budgeting and compliance.
Key Licensing Requirements for Oracle EBS 12.2
Oracle EBS 12.2 introduces several additional licensing needs for utilizing specific features. Below are the critical requirements:
The ISG’s SOAP-based web services infrastructure cannot function without Oracle SOA Suite and Oracle Applications Adapter. Therefore, these must be installed and licensed separately for EBS 12.2 deployments involving SOAP-based services.
Mandatory Licensing for SOA Gateway and SOAP Protocol
Organizations using the Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG) in Oracle EBS 12.2 must purchase licenses for the following Oracle products:
Oracle SOA Suite
Oracle Applications Adapter
WebLogic Server (WLS) Suite
The number of required licenses depends on the deployment configuration of these components.
XML Gateway Licensing for SOAP Protocol
Using XML Gateway with the SOAP Protocol also requires licensing the SOA Suite, Oracle Applications Adapter, and WLS Suite.
However, no additional licenses are needed for XML Gateway usage with non-SOAP protocols.
What is SOAP Protocol?
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is designed to enable online communication between web applications, typically via HTTP. It ensures structured messaging and is widely used for transmitting data between applications.
In Oracle EBS 12.2, SOAP Protocol is commonly used within the Integrated SOA Gateway and XML Gateway.
Important Note: While SOAP enhances application interoperability, its use in Oracle EBS 12.2 requires proper licensing of the supporting infrastructure.
What is the Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG)
The Integrated SOA Gateway (ISG) was introduced in Oracle EBS Release 12.1 to support SOAP-based web services. It is a critical infrastructure component for integrating Oracle EBS with other systems.
Key components of ISG include:
- Service Invocation Framework: Handles service requests and responses for SOAP-based interactions.
- Service Provider: Exposes Oracle EBS public APIs as web services.
- Service Monitor: Tracks and monitors SOAP service activities.
In Oracle EBS 12.2, the ISG has been revamped to deliver SOAP services using the Oracle SOA Suite and Oracle Applications Adapter. These additional tools ensure smooth service integration but come with additional licensing requirements.
What is the Oracle Integration Repository
The Oracle Integration Repository is a comprehensive catalog of Oracle E-Business Suite’s business service interfaces. It provides information about the service endpoints exposed by Oracle EBS applications.
Key Features:
- It is a directory for EBS public PL/SQL APIs that can be deployed as REST-based or SOAP-based web services.
- From the Integration Repository, end-users can create, manage, and deploy integration services.
Licensing Implication: The Integration Repository’s SOAP-based services rely on the ISG infrastructure, requiring proper licensing of Oracle SOA Suite and Oracle Applications Adapter in version 12.2.
Oracle E-Business Suite Licensing Requirements for End-Users
Suppose end-users of the Oracle E-Business Suite wish to continue to use the EBS Integrated SOA Gateway (once they upgrade to 12.2).
In that case, they must license the Oracle SOA Suite and the Oracle Applications Adapter separately. In addition, end-users must get WebLogic Suite licenses to use the SOA Suite, and both must be licensed using the same license metrics.
The deployment of SOA Suite and the Oracle Applications Adapter to support the E-Business Suite 12.2 Integrated SOA Gateway will need to be sized according to the end-user’s specific requirements.
The number of licenses required depends on the adapter’s specific deployment. The Integrated SOA Gateway in EBS 12.2 is designed to work with a distributed architecture. The SOA Suite instance used by the Integrated SOA Gateway can be installed on one server and the E-Business Suite on a different server.
In Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.2, end-users using XML Gateway for protocols other than SOAP do not need to purchase additional licenses.
However, using XML Gateway for SOAP protocol is a prerequisite of the Integrated SOA Gateway in EBS (12.1 and 12.2).
Therefore, end-users using XML Gateway for SOAP protocol in EBS 12.2 require a license for Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Applications Adapter, and WLS Suite.
The Key Facts of the Oracle E-Business Suite
- End-users must obtain licenses for Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Applications Adapter, and WLS Suite to use the Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.2 Integrated SOA Gateway.
It’s important to note that the specific number of licenses required will vary depending on the end user’s particular Adapter deployment. - End-users must size the deployment of SOA Suite and the Oracle Applications Adapter to meet their specific requirements.
This can involve deploying the products onto the existing E-Business Suite deployment CPU(s) or other CPU(s) that may need to be acquired. - In Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.2, end-users using XML Gateway for protocols other than SOAP do not need to purchase additional licenses.
However, those using the XML Gateway for the SOAP protocol in EBS 12.2 require a license for the Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Applications Adapter, and WLS Suite.
End-users must consider the limited set of other Oracle programs that may require licensing for Oracle E-Business Suite version 12.2.
By properly licensing and sizing the deployment of SOA Suite, Oracle Applications Adapter, and WLS Suite, end-users can ensure that they can use the Integrated SOA Gateway without running into compliance or Oracle licensing issues.
