Oracle RDS SE2 licensing quota

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Hi,

I currently have 10 Oracle SE2 RDSes, with license included options. I tried to create a new one, but i've got this error message:

*DB Instance quota exceeded for LicenseModel of license-included and Engine of oracle-se2*

I've checked the quotas under the account, but I didn't find this specific quota which is mentioned in this error message? Can someone help me which quota definies this? Or is there another quota which affect this?

Thanks!

Yossi Lagstein · Accepted Answer

You can see the limit described here 
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/CHAP_Limits.html
To request Service Quota increase. goto to support , under "Account and Billing" , click "Create case" on next screen click "Looking for service quota increases?" , on next screen put all the needed details to ask for quota increases

re:Post Agent · Answer

The error message you're encountering is related to a specific quota for Oracle SE2 RDS instances with the License Included (LI) option. This quota is not typically listed in the general account quotas section.

The License Included model for Amazon RDS for Oracle is subject to certain limitations, which can include the number of instances you can run with this licensing option. This is likely the quota you've hit after creating 10 Oracle SE2 RDS instances with the LI option.

To resolve this issue, you have a few options:

1. Request a quota increase: You can contact AWS Support to request an increase in the number of Oracle SE2 RDS instances you can run with the License Included option. AWS may be able to accommodate your request depending on various factors.

2. Consider using the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model: If you have your own Oracle licenses, you could switch to the BYOL model for some or all of your instances. This model doesn't have the same restrictions as the LI model and allows you to use your existing Oracle licenses.

3. Optimize your current usage: Review your existing Oracle SE2 RDS instances to see if any can be consolidated or decommissioned to free up space within your current quota.

4. Use a different database edition or engine: Depending on your needs, you might consider using Oracle Enterprise Edition or a different database engine altogether, which may have different quota limits.

Remember that quotas can vary by region and account, so what you're experiencing might be specific to your account or the region you're working in. If you need further clarification or assistance with increasing your quota, it's best to reach out to AWS Support directly.  
**Sources**  
[Optimize the licensing for your RDS for Oracle DB instances | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/rds-oracle-licencing-options)  
[Amazon RDS adds Oracle SE2 License Included option for R6i, R5 and T3 in additional regions](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2023/09/amazon-rds-oracle-se2-license-r6i-r5-t3-regions/)  
[Amazon RDS adds Oracle Database SE2 License-Included option in additional regions](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2024/03/amazon-rds-oracle-database-se2-license-included-additional-regions/)

munsidd · Answer

The following limitations apply to the Amazon RDS DB instances:
10 for Oracle under the "license-included" model
40 for Oracle under the "bring-your-own-license" (BYOL) licensing model

Oracle RDS SE2 licensing quota

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