Question 1

How long does an Oracle cloud migration take?

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Timelines depend on database size and application complexity, but most engagements are phased: a migration assessment first, then a pilot workload, then production cutover using Oracle GoldenGate or Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM) to limit downtime.

Question 2

Do you offer OCI migration with managed support included afterward?

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Yes — migration and managed services can be scoped together, so your workloads move to OCI and continue to be monitored, patched, and optimized by the same team afterward.

Question 3

What is the 'Move and Improve' approach?

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Our 'Move and Improve' strategy involves migrating your on-premise workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ('Move') and then immediately optimizing them ('Improve'). Instead of a simple lift-and-shift, we leverage cloud-native features like auto-scaling, Autonomous Database, and improved security postures to ensure you get immediate value from the cloud.

Question 4

How do you migrate on-premise databases to Autonomous Database?

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We use Oracle Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM) and GoldenGate for seamless transitions. We analyze your source database, assess compatibility, and migrate your schema and data to the Oracle Autonomous Database (23ai). This eliminates manual database tuning, patching, and backup management while unlocking AI-driven performance.

Question 5

Is it secure to move my data to OCI?

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Oracle Cloud is designed with a security-first architecture. We implement a 'Zero Trust' security model, utilizing OCI's native encryption (at rest and in transit), Cloud Guard for posture management, and isolated innovative network designs (VCNs) to ensure your data is more secure in the cloud than it was on-premise.

Question 6

Can you help migrate non-Oracle workloads to OCI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. OCI is an excellent platform for generic workloads (VMware, custom apps, etc.) due to its high performance and competitive pricing. We help migrate VMware estates using Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) and re-platform custom applications to OCI Compute or Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE).

Question 7

What kind of downtime should we expect?

Accepted Answer

We aim for near-zero downtime. By utilizing tools like Oracle GoldenGate for real-time data replication, we can keep your production system live while syncing data to the cloud. The final cutover typically requires only a very short planned maintenance window.

Question 8

What is the typical cost saving after moving to OCI?

Accepted Answer

While every case is unique, customers typically see a 30-50% reduction in TCO. This comes from eliminating hardware refresh cycles, reducing data center power/cooling costs, lower software licensing costs (through BYOL and optimization), and the operational efficiency of managed cloud services.

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