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Want to Learn How to Take a Bite Out of Linux Support Costs? Sign up for our next webinar!

February 10, 2014February 10, 2014 Scott D. RosenbergMiro News, Oracle, Oracle: News You Can Use1 Comment

While Linux is open source, support can still be costly. Oracle Linux support is a more cost effective alternative to Red Hat support and delivers enterprise class level of service. Oracle Linux also offers differentiated capabilities like Ksplice, DTrace and Linux Containers and doesn’t require any major changes to IT operations. We’ll be hosting a webinar with Oracle to provide step-by-step instructions and demonstrate how to significantly reduce Linux support costs. February 18th @ 12:30 PM ET Register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/230305826 Topics to be […]

What is Oracle Multitenant?

August 9, 2013 Scott D. RosenbergOracle database, Oracle Licensing Tip, Oracle: News You Can UseLeave a Comment

Oracle Multitenant is a new option for Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition that helps customers reduce IT costs by simplifying consolidation, provisioning, upgrades, and more.

Oracle Rolls Out Virtual Appliances For Its 12c Database

August 8, 2013August 9, 2013 Scott D. RosenbergOracle database, Oracle license, Oracle Licensing Tip, Oracle: News You Can UseLeave a Comment

Oracle announced virtualization support for its recently released 12c database, by making a set of virtual machine templates for the product available.

Frenemies: Microsoft and Oracle

June 24, 2013 Scott D. RosenbergMicrosoft, Oracle: News You Can Use, Virtualization, WindowsLeave a Comment

A few hours ago, Oracle and Microsoft announced their new frenemies relationship that allows pieces of Oracle’s software to mesh with Microsoft’s software and online services. Basically, Microsoft and Oracle agreed to act like friends + enemies so that companies can run Oracle software on Windows Server Hyper V, the “virtualization” software – and Windows Azure. This could be the start of a books entitled Frenemies in the Cloud, a light-hearted, comedy about love, life and competition.

CedarCrestone Vs. Oracle

February 25, 2013February 21, 2013 Scott D. RosenbergOracle: News You Can UseLeave a Comment

CedarCrestone (a former partner of Oracle) has waged a war with Oracle.

Oracle President Mark Hurd Introduces Oracle Infrastructure as a Service

February 22, 2013February 21, 2013 Scott D. RosenbergOracle database, Oracle: News You Can UseLeave a Comment

In a recent Webcast, Oracle President Mark Hurd introduced Oracle Infrastructure as a Service (Oracle IaaS). Oracle IaaS combines on-premise hardware with support and enhanced service offerings for a monthly fee.

Oracle Security Patches Released

January 18, 2013 Scott D. RosenbergDatabase security, IT Security, JAVA, Oracle database, Oracle: News You Can Use, Risk, Security Assessments, Security RiskLeave a Comment

Oracle released its latest in security patches this week – with 86 fixes in total that address security vulnerabilities that Oracle has rated from 0 to 10 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System.

Oracle Joins the BSA

January 17, 2013January 18, 2013 Scott D. RosenbergCompliance, Oracle audit, Oracle license, Oracle Licensing Compliance, Oracle Licensing Tip, Oracle: News You Can Use, Software auditLeave a Comment

Late last year, Oracle joined the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

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