Oracle ULA/PULA Advisory

Oracle PULA vs Renew Decision Assessment

Answer 8 questions to determine whether you should certify out of your ULA (convert to PULA), renew the ULA, or pursue an alternative strategy.

$2–10M
Typical ULA Value
8
Questions
3 min
To Complete
Question 1 of 8Oracle ULA/PULA Advisory
Question 1 of 8
📈
Do you expect your Oracle deployment to grow significantly in the next 3–5 years?
If growth is expected, renewing the ULA may provide better value. If stable or declining, certification locks in perpetual licences.
Declining — migrating away from Oracle
Certify and lock in maximum licences
Stable — no significant changes planned
Moderate growth expected
Significant growth planned (new projects, acquisitions)
Renewal may be more cost-effective
Question 2 of 8
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What is the approximate annual cost of your current ULA?
ULA renewal pricing typically increases. Understanding your current cost helps evaluate the renew vs certify equation.
Under $1M/year
$1M–$3M/year
$3M–$7M/year
$7M+/year
Question 3 of 8
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Have you conducted a full deployment analysis to understand your current licence consumption?
You can't make an informed decision without knowing exactly how many licences you'd get at certification.
Yes — complete analysis with projected certified count
Partially — rough estimate available
No — we don't know our current consumption
No — and we don't have the tools or expertise to assess
Question 4 of 8
⚙️
Do you run Oracle on VMware?
VMware significantly complicates ULA certification. Your certified count could be much higher (or lower) than expected.
No VMware — physical or Oracle-approved partitioning
Some VMware but well-contained
Significant VMware deployment
Large VMware estate — primary Oracle platform
Certification strategy needs VMware-specific analysis
Question 5 of 8
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How many Oracle products are included in your ULA?
Multi-product ULAs are more complex to certify but can provide greater perpetual licence value.
1–3 products (e.g., Database EE + RAC)
4–6 products including options/packs
7–10 products across DB, Middleware, and options
10+ products — comprehensive ULA
Question 6 of 8
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Are there upcoming events that would benefit from unlimited deployment rights?
M&A activity, data centre consolidation, or cloud migration may benefit from the flexibility of an active ULA.
No major events anticipated
Possible M&A or reorganisation
Active cloud migration or data centre move
Major transformation underway (M&A, DC exit, cloud)
ULA flexibility could be valuable
Question 7 of 8
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When does your ULA term expire?
Timing affects both your negotiating leverage and your preparation runway.
More than 12 months away
6–12 months away
3–6 months away
Under 3 months or expired
Immediate action required
Question 8 of 8
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Have you engaged independent advisory for this decision?
The certify vs renew decision is one of the highest-value Oracle decisions you'll make. Independent expertise is critical.
Yes — independent advisor actively engaged
Evaluating advisory firms
No — relying on internal analysis
No — Oracle is advising us on the decision
Oracle always recommends renewal

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