That's new policy. Last time I talked to Oracle about it (a while ago,
I admit) it was "if you aren't using it and the server is not
accessible, then you don't need a license"
- "Post, Ethan" <Ethan.Post_at_ps.net> wrote:
> Not sure this is correct Rachel. I sat in a conference call today
> with some
> folks and an Oracle rep and it was stated that any type of HA
> software being
> used would require additional licenses for the all possible servers
> in the
> failover cluster. So even if Oracle is not running on server B until
> A
> fails I would need a license for B. Of course the whole reason for
> the call
> was to discuss Oracles "evolving" licensing model. Can anyone else
> confirm
> or deny?
>
> - Ethan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 12:38 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
>
>
> yep... but it's because the database is being used, even if you don't
> use it for read-only.... the fact that the executables are running
> and
> the database is mounted is why you need the license.
>
> Now, if you have a copy of all the files, and the executables on
> another machine, but DON'T run anything, THEN you don't need another
> license
>
>
> --- dgoulet_at_vicr.com wrote:
> > Jon,
> >
> > Wrong. You must license the second server identically to the
> > original. The
> > reason is that a standby database can be used as a read only copy
> of
> > the
> > original.
> >
> > Dick Goulet
> >
> > ____________________Reply Separator____________________
> > Author: Jon Baker <jcb_at_netsec.net>
> > Date: 4/2/2002 8:03 AM
> >
> > I believe as long as it is only stand-by, no additional licensing
> > required.
> > Only one system is "functional" at a time.
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