When Oracle makes big changes like this one they typically offer some grandfathering, but with caveats. While this may offer some assurances, we urge a cautious approach and not to rely on the belief you will get the same deal next year and beyond. What is Oracle not saying?Īs stated above Oracle also announced that existing Java subscribers can renew under the same “terms” and “metrics”. The new model replaces that problem with the new problem of having to license Java for people who never use it.Īlso, given our analysis of over a dozen active Java contracts, Palisade Compliance sees Oracle fees increasing anywhere from 2x to 10x! The good news here is that there is a way to avoid this cost increase. We’ve highlighted it below. Under the previous licensing model, customers were in a constant battle with Oracle over Java implementations in VMware environments. How to count and measure was in question and it lead to significant delays in Oracle’s Java deals. This is the policy regardless of whether they are actually using the software.įinally, Oracle announced that existing Java subscription clients can renew their Java contracts under the same “terms” and “metrics.” What does all this mean?

If you want to license Java from Oracle you have to license all of your full time, part time, temporary employees, and contractors. Second, going forward, the only model available is an employee-based license. There are three main points in Oracle’s announcement:įirst, Oracle no longer offers subscription Java on a Processor or Named User Plus model.

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