If your Oracle Unlimited License Agreement (ULA) is set to expire in 2025, it’s crucial to start preparing now.
Here’s a concise guide to ensure you navigate this process effectively:
Five steps to a successful Oracle ULA Certification
1. Review Your Contract
- Understand Compliance Risks: Scrutinize your contract to pinpoint any compliance risks. This involves thoroughly understanding your certification process and identifying potential pitfalls.
- Contractual Obligations: Ensure you know what your contract entails, especially regarding usage rights and limitations.
2. Perform a Licensing Assessment
- Identify Unlicensed Use: Assess your current licensing status to determine if you’ve inadvertently deployed or used non-ULA software. This will help you address any unauthorized use and avoid potential legal issues.
- Understand Deployment: Get a clear picture of your Oracle software deployment to ensure it aligns with your ULA terms.
3. Plan Deployment of More ULA Software
- Utilize ULA Benefits: Before your agreement expires, consider deploying more ULA software. Remember, your support fees remain fixed regardless of the certification count.
- Maximize Value: This is an opportunity to maximize the value of your ULA by expanding its usage within the confines of your agreement.
4. Plan for Certification
- Preparation is Key: Decide what information you will share during the certification process and how you will present it.
- Strategize Sharing: Determine the most effective way to share required data with Oracle, ensuring transparency and compliance.
5. Design a Strategy for Certification and Report Preparation
- Report Preparation: The certification report is similar to an official Oracle audit. It’s vital to prepare it meticulously, highlighting your usage and compliance status.
- Strategy Development: Develop a comprehensive strategy for the certification process to ensure a smooth transition post-ULA expiry.
