What is Oracle Technology Network (OTN)
For Software Asset Managers focussing on Oracle, it is extremely crucial to understand the entitlements available and obligations under OTN.
For Software Asset Managers focussing on Oracle, it is extremely crucial to understand the entitlements available and obligations under OTN.
The Oracle Technology Network is the largest publicly available repository of Oracle Technical documentation, software for download for development & testing purposes. Developers can use the resources to learn, build, and test solutions.
The Oracle Technology Network provides:
And all this access is free.
Users, both companies and individuals, need to understand the meaning of ‘free’ download of software and the license restrictions attached to this free download.
The OTN License Agreement provides Oracle software with the following entitlements and restrictions:
The challenge of managing OTN ( or licenses provided by other publishers freely for development purposes) come up because of:
We believe the following methods to manage OTN licenses:
Different companies provide free software for development under different programs:
As discussed earlier the management of free development licenses from any publisher is critical to a successful software asset management program. The correct management will save money on non-compliance and can go a long way in the reduction of software development expenses.
Rythium’s Software Asset Manager has specific functionality to manage such licenses:
Licensing Oracle is a division of Rythium Technologies LLP.