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Oracle Fusion Middleware: Clearing The Licensing Confusion 

Embark on an in-depth exploration of Oracle Fusion Middleware licensing in this intermediate-level course. Understand the pivotal role Middleware plays in supporting the application stack and the challenges associated with Fusion Middleware licensing.

Uncover the intricacies of how Oracle Fusion Middleware is licensed while introducing key licensing considerations such as:

  • Restricted use rights. 
  • Prerequisites.
  • Minimums.
  • And options. 

The course then expands on these general concepts by delving into how key Oracle Fusion Middleware programs/products like Forms and Reports, Internet Application Server, WebLogic, and more are used and specifically licensed.

The LISA team then concludes the course with practical insights into:

  • Managing challenges.
  • Offering guidance to mitigate risks. 
  • And optimising your spending with Oracle.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will:

Course Content

  • Introduce the course leader.
  • Outline course prerequisites.
  • Identify the target audience.
  • Present the course outline.
  • And articulate the objectives of the course.
  • What is Middleware?
  • What Oracle Fusion Middleware is and the benefits it offers.
  • Licensing metrics and considerations for Oracle Fusion Middleware.
  • Introduction to the key programs and products we explore in the course.
  • Review Oracles agreements:
    • The Master Agreement.
    • Order Documents.
    • Unlimited License Agreements.
    • Support Policies.
    • Non-standard agreement types like proprietary hosting.
  • Uncover the specifics of Oracle Forms and Reports, including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Uncover the specifics of what Internet Application Server is, including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Uncover the specifics of WebLogic & WebLogic Options, including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Uncover the specifics of SOA Suite for Oracle Middleware including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Uncover the specifics of FMW Oracle Tuxedo including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Uncover the specifics of FMW Identity Management (IDM) including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Uncover the specifics of Analytics Server (or Oracle Business Intelligence) including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Uncover the specifics of WebCenter (WBC) suite including:
    • What it is.
    • How it’s used.
    • And its licensing details.
  • Highlight key challenges with Fusion Middleware, including:
    • Common causes for non-compliance.
    • Guidance for effective FMW management
    • And an overview of tools to detect Oracle Fusion Middleware.
  • Summarises the course discussion and learnings.
  • Guidance for picking related courses.
  • Additional resources that are relevant to the topic.

Adrian Cristache is a Senior Consultant at SoftwareOne with over 13 years of expertise, specialising in Oracle. Adrian previously held the role of Senior Technical Analyst at SoftwareOne (formerly B-Lay), where he contributed to the measurement and analysis of Oracle products, including Oracle Database and Middleware. His responsibilities extended to analysing software consumption versus utilisation. 

Before that, Adrian served as a Senior LMS Technical Consultant at Oracle, providing valuable support to LMS consultants in determining customer usage of Oracle products. With a wealth of experience, Adrian brings unparalleled insights into the intricate world of Oracle, making him the perfect guide for our course.

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