Oracle audits move fast. Most companies fall into the same traps. You can avoid them with a few simple habits.
Mistake 1: No clear inventory
Many companies do not know where Oracle is installed. They rely on old spreadsheets or guesswork.
Fix it by keeping a current list of every server, VM and cloud instance that runs Oracle.
Mistake 2: Wrong user counts
Teams forget service accounts and integration accounts. These accounts count as users.
Fix it by reviewing actual connections instead of relying on assumptions.
Mistake 3: Incorrect core calculations
Processor licensing is where most exposure happens. Companies often misread core counts.
Fix it by checking physical cores and applying the correct Oracle core factor.
Mistake 4: Enabled options you never intended to use
Enterprise Edition activates many features with small configuration changes.
Fix it by reviewing all active options and packs and turning off what you do not need.
Mistake 5: Weak virtualisation governance
Oracle does not accept many soft partitioning methods. Companies assume Oracle follows VMware rules.
Fix it by reviewing cluster design and confirming that your virtualisation method aligns with Oracle’s policy.
Mistake 6: Standby databases used for reporting
A standby that is open for reporting or testing needs a license. Many teams do not know this.
Fix it by checking every standby and confirming how it is used.
Mistake 7: Growing cloud instances
Cloud instances grow over time and often exceed the original licensing plan.
Fix it by matching each instance size with your license model and adjusting early.
Mistake 8: Delayed communication with Oracle
Some companies respond slowly during an audit. This creates pressure and limits your options.
Fix it by acknowledging the audit quickly and controlling all communication through one point of contact.
Mistake 9: No internal compliance process
Companies wait for audits instead of running their own checks.
Fix it by running a short yearly review that covers installations, users, cores, options, virtualisation and standby setups.
Bottom line
Audits are stressful only when you are unprepared. If you fix these mistakes early, you stay in control.
AKoft can run a full and independent Oracle license review and give you a clear plan to reduce exposure and cost.
