This phase focuses on gathering all existing evidence of current Java deployments by means of existing discovery tools deployed (such as Flexera, Snow, BDNA, SCCM etc.). The data is complemented by questionnaires and any supplementary data that may be missing from the discovery reporting.

The collected data is analyzed and reviewed with your team to further clarify the complexities of the underlying data.

While the nature of determining Oracle Java SE license requirements is inherently not an exact science, our in-depth process seeks to minimise the amount of guesswork through a combined review of empirical data points (e.g. installation paths) with non-discoverable data (e.g. application owner feedback) allowing for findings that can be trusted and justified in any event.

Following the assessment, you will be provided an in-depth report in the form of an Effective License Position (ELP) detailing the install base for any commercial Oracle Java SE requirements, areas which require follow-up investigations and potential risk mitigation activities. The report and accompanying collateral provide a foundation for any potential discussions with Oracle and will allow you to make an informed decision regarding the future of your Java estate.

The objective of the remediation and optimization stage is to:

• Discuss any risks and opportunities identified during the project.
• Model any proposed changes to understand impact on license demand and potential risk reductions.
• Support you in developing plans to implement proposed changes.
• Recalculate effective license position (ELP) for actionable changes.

This stage ensures that work with the highest impact is prioritized. In addition, we ensure that no new risks are introduced during remediation activities.

Java licensing training

Our Java licensing training is provided to help clients understand the background of the licensing changes, and what the implications are from changing from GPLv2 to BCL, Java SE subscriptions and OTN licenses for different Java versions. During the training we highlight the steps that you need to take – and the order in which they must be taken – to successfully understand and then manage your own Java deployments.

Oracle Java ambiguity training

This training focuses on areas of imperfection for both Oracle and users of Oracle Java. It helps clients to become aware of ‘untold’ stories, which illustrate the weak areas of Oracle’s licensing model. Throughout the workshop, the client’s deployment report is used as a basis for reference to illustrate these key areas.