Hi All,
five years ago I implemented Data Guard 11g with Physical Standby Database and at that year , in order to open physical standby database in read only mode for reporting purpose, it required Active Data Guard license and additional cost.
After researching in Google, I’m not sure if Active Data Guard still requires license and additional cost for 12.2 version, because I read the following in the web site https://www.oracle.com/database/technologies/faq-active-data-guard.html
“Must I purchase Active Data Guard if I am not using Real-time Query or RMAN block change tracking on my standby database?
No. An Oracle Database Enterprise Edition license is the only license required to use Data Guard features other than those explicitly included with the Active Data Guard Option as described in the table above.”
What does the above answer/statement mean ? Are there two ways to implement Active Data Guard to open standby in read only mode by using (1) Real-time Query or (2) RMAN block change tracking ?
Do you guys were able to open Data Guard in read only mode WITHOU paying additional license and cost ?
Thanks in advance.