Oracle Corporation now supports databases across multiple clouds. You can run Oracle Database on:
• Amazon Web Services
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud
• Oracle Cloud
This is the multicloud model.
Now add AI.
AI workloads need:
• Large data volumes
• Fast processing
• High performance compute
Oracle embeds AI inside the database:
• Vector search for AI applications
• Built in machine learning
• Integration with external AI services
Your data stays in place. AI runs close to it. Faster and more secure.
Now the real issue. Licensing.
This is where most organisations lose control.
1. BYOL, Bring Your Own License
You move existing Oracle licenses into the cloud.
Key risks:
• Different core counting rules per cloud
• Misalignment with Oracle policy
• Over or under licensing
2. License Included
You pay for the database and license together.
• Simple
• Higher long-term cost
• Lower compliance complexity
3. Multicloud integrations
Oracle integrates with other clouds.
Example
Oracle Database on Azure
You get:
• Oracle performance
• Azure ecosystem
Licensing becomes mixed.
4. AI features and licensing
Not all AI features are included.
Examples:
• Vector search
• Advanced Security
• Partitioning
These can trigger additional licensing.
What usually goes wrong
• Features enabled without approval
• Incorrect cloud core calculations
• DR environments not properly licensed
• Confusion between BYOL and subscription
What you should do
• Map all Oracle deployments
• Review enabled features
• Align licensing with your cloud strategy
• Validate against Oracle policies
Work with AKoft to:
• Validate license positions before migration
• Map correct core calculations per cloud
• Prevent compliance exposure
• Align licensing across clouds
• Avoid double counting or gaps
• Structure cost effective models
• Reduce audit risk
• Optimise license costs
• Build a compliant multicloud AI strategy
Multicloud AI with Oracle works.
Licensing is complex and can cost you if not managed properly.
AKoft helps you stay compliant and in control. For any obligation free assistance please contact info@akoft.com
