On Sep 27, 2011, at 7:53 AM, John Shott wrote: > On 9/23/2011 7:37 AM, Brad wrote: >> Sun Ray software cannot be used for free. The eDelivery download is a trial. >> You must license your Software with either the "Named User" or "Sun Ray >> Device" license. One method licenses devices connecting or specific users. >> We do not have a concurrent licensing model. >> >> Oracle also stresses the importance of purchasing support. There are patches >> that are released to My Oracle Support in between major releases. Also >> Oracle has a policy that if you need support after the license purchase >> time, you need to pay a "true-up" fee. >> >> I definitely urge everyone on this list to read the Oracle Licensing rules >> for exact details so that you know if you are in compliance or not. >> >> The Sun Ray "RTU" does not follow the device. The license you purchase is >> for Sun Ray Software to allow clients to connect. Whether it's OVDC or a >> physical Sun Ray connecting, your Sun Ray software needs to be licensed for >> those connections. >> >> Brad > > Note: for reference, our most recent Oracle service contract lists our Sun > Ray licensing as: > > Sun Ray 100-Client Pack Perpetual (CSI #17137566). > > I gather that this falls under what Brad describes as a "Sun Ray Device" > license. I don't know what other client size pack volumes are available. > There must not be too many options there because we only have about 30 Sun > Rays and the 100-Client option seemed to be the best fit. I'm also a bit > confused by the term "Perpetual" as the name of the product description > because, as I understand it, it is actually an annual license. > > Note: although we only have SRSS running on a single server, am I correct in > thinking that this licensing would cover me if I decided to run SRSS on two > or more servers in a FOG configuration? That was a question that the Oracle > folks that generate quotes could never seem to answer.
You are correct. 1 server or 10 servers is immaterial. Brad > > Thanks, > > John > > _______________________________________________ > SunRay-Users mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.filibeto.org/mailman/listinfo/sunray-users Brad Lackey | Technical Enablement Manager Mobile: +13038758616 Oracle Global Desktop Virtualization San Diego , CA
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