Transform your data with Oracle Database@AWS, featuring State Street (DAT246-NEW)

Introduction to Oracle Database on AWS

Overview

  • AWS announced a strategic partnership with Oracle to launch "Oracle Database on AWS" - a service that allows customers to run Oracle databases on Oracle-managed infrastructure within AWS data centers.
  • This service aims to provide a seamless experience for customers who have Oracle workloads, especially those running on Oracle Exadata infrastructure.

Key Highlights

  • The service runs on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) hardware and infrastructure, but it is managed and controlled by OCI within an AWS data center.
  • This allows for low-latency connectivity between the Oracle databases and other AWS services, enabling customers to run their applications on EC2 while connecting to the Oracle databases.
  • Integration with AWS Marketplace allows customers to pay for the service through AWS and take advantage of their AWS committed spend discounts as well as Oracle Support Rewards program.
  • The service supports Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) and will also support Oracle Autonomous Database on dedicated infrastructure.
  • Backups from the Oracle databases are stored in AWS S3 by default, providing integration with the broader AWS ecosystem.
  • AWS has worked closely with Oracle engineering team to enable this offering, which is currently in limited preview and will be generally available in 2025.

Architecture and Integration

  • The Oracle databases and infrastructure are housed within an AWS data center, but the control plane is managed by OCI.
  • Multiple VPCs can be peered to the "Oracle Database Network" to allow connectivity from different application components.
  • For high availability, the service will support a multi-AZ configuration within a region, and a second region for disaster recovery.
  • Integration with AWS services like CloudWatch, Zero ETL, and the ability to use AWS compute options like EC2 and EKS provide a seamless experience for customers.

Customer Perspective

  • Ox Sharma from State Street, a large financial institution, shared their plans to evaluate and adopt this service.
  • Key considerations for State Street include performance, resiliency, automation, and cost optimization - as they look to accelerate their cloud migration and modernization efforts.
  • State Street plans to pilot the service in Q1 2024 and work towards production readiness by Q4 2024, as they aim to leverage this offering to unify their data, innovate, and drive efficiencies.

Conclusion

  • The launch of Oracle Database on AWS represents a significant milestone in the partnership between AWS and Oracle, providing customers with a seamless way to migrate and run their critical Oracle workloads in the cloud.
  • The service offers a unique blend of Oracle's enterprise capabilities and AWS's cloud-native services, enabling customers to modernize their data infrastructure and unlock the full potential of their data.

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