SE2 is limited to a maximum of two processor sockets and 16 processor threads per server. It can support a maximum of 16 CPUs via instance caging across a Real Application Clusters (RAC) with one socket per server. Unless customers intend to upgrade beyond version 12.1.0.1, they can remain licensed as currently but will not receive new patch fixes after August 2016. Those running 4 socket databases will need a migration plan to upgrade or add more users in 2016.

1. ORACLE SE2
GUIDANCE
two processor
sockets
16
SE2 is limited to
a maximum of
This extends to
a
which means
each server
can only have
The database (inc.
Cluster) is limited to a
via instance caging
RAC Cluster
one socket per
server!
maximum of 16
processor threads
August 2016
The minimum
number of named
users (NUPs) has
increased from
five to ten NUPs
Unless you intend
to upgrade past
version 12.1.0.1
you can stay
licenced as you
currently are
New patch fixes
will not be
released after
The pricing for
SE2 remains the
same as that
currently offered
for Standard
Edition
SE1 and SE will be
removed be from the
price list from 1st
December 2015.
Need more help?
Please call Onomi
"The Independent
Database Experts" on
+44(0) 115 933 8474
www.onomi.co.uk
Customers running 4
socket SE Databases
that wish to upgrade
or add more users in
2016 will need a
migration plan