Oracle has announced the limited preview launch of Oracle Database@AWS, a new solution that enables customers to run the Oracle Exadata Database Service natively on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Initially available in the AWS US East Region, this offering aims to simplify the migration and deployment of mission-critical workloads to the cloud by optimizing connectivity and performance between Oracle databases and AWS applications.
A Bridge Between OCI and AWS
The collaboration between Oracle and AWS provides a fully integrated experience, allowing customers to migrate Oracle databases, including Exadata and Oracle Real Application Cluster (RAC), to a cloud environment. This is achieved through a low-latency connection that enhances interaction between Oracle databases and AWS services, such as Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), analytics services, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies.
Additionally, Oracle Database@AWS is designed to offer unified management, simplified billing, and integrated support across both platforms. These features aim to streamline database administration and facilitate the adoption of hybrid or multicloud models.
Key Benefits for Customers
Customers adopting Oracle Database@AWS will gain several advantages, including:
- Secure connectivity and integrated analytics: Users can connect and analyze data stored in Oracle databases and AWS applications, achieving faster, deeper insights without the need to build complex integration pipelines.
- Proven migration tools: Compatible with solutions such as Oracle Zero Downtime Migration, this tool simplifies and accelerates the transition to the cloud while minimizing disruptions.
- Flexible procurement options: Customers can purchase this solution directly through AWS Marketplace, leveraging their existing Oracle licenses under programs like Bring Your Own License (BYOL) and Oracle Support Rewards.
- Advanced infrastructure for AI: The solution enables data unification for analytics, machine learning, and generative AI, facilitating the development of new microservices-based applications.
Optimized for AI and Emerging Technologies
Oracle Database@AWS has been designed to meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads, featuring capabilities such as AI-based vector search. This functionality, combined with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), accelerates the development of new applications and reduces time-to-market.
The service also aligns with the latest Oracle Database 23c capabilities, which include innovations focused on AI. This allows developers to build more scalable applications while benefiting from a multicloud environment.
Future Expansion Plans
Oracle and AWS plan to expand the availability of Oracle Database@AWS to additional regions in the coming months, continuing their commitment to providing an integrated experience for customers looking to optimize their cloud operations. This partnership reinforces both companies’ goals of leading the market in innovation, connectivity, and sustainability within the cloud services landscape.
Oracle Database@AWS represents a significant step forward in multicloud strategy, combining Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s capabilities with AWS’s global ecosystem to meet the evolving needs of enterprise customers.
