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    Oracle Licensing with VMware NSX

    VMware NSX isn't just for network virtualization — it can track Oracle usage and catch unauthorized deployments before they become audit findings. We explore how this often-overlooked tool can strengthen your Oracle compliance posture.

    Dean Bolton

    Dean Bolton

    Chief Architect, LicenseFortress

    September 2018
    4 min read
    Oracle Licensing with VMware NSX

    VMware NSX isn't just for network virtualization — it can track Oracle usage and catch unauthorized deployments before they become audit findings. We explore how this often-overlooked tool can strengthen your Oracle compliance posture.

    The bottom line

    VMware NSX isn't just for network virtualization — it can track Oracle usage and catch unauthorized deployments before they become audit findings. We explore how this often-overlooked tool can strengthen your Oracle compliance posture.

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    From our case files

    Network and cluster boundaries change what has to be licensed. Two real environments:

    Transportation Company Saves $3.75M Switching to Dell VxRail Averting Oracle Scare Tactics

    When Oracle used scare tactics to block a $1.7M Dell VxRail upgrade, LicenseFortress clarified contractual rights—saving $3.75M with 12,400% ROI.

    Read the case study

    Digital Media Saves Over $16M in Oracle Licenses Moving to Virtualized Environment

    Learn how to overcome Oracle scare tactics when moving to a virtualized environment.

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    About the author

    Dean Bolton

    Dean Bolton

    Chief Architect, LicenseFortress

    Dean leads LicenseFortress' technical licensing practice, covering Oracle, VMware, virtualization and infrastructure licensing rules.

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