Monday, May 31, 2021

Oracle Database Releases and Support Timelines

Oracle Database Releases and Support Timelines  


Currently Oracle 19c database version is stable  and long term support













About the Author : Anurag Pandey | Database cloud Architect | Oracle | SQL Server | PostgreSQL | AI and Data Platform Enthusiast

Anurag Pandey is a Database Architect with expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Linux, and enterprise database platforms and specializes in database architecture, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, cloud modernization, and operational excellence. With extensive experience in enterprise-scale environments, Anurag is passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and modern data platforms to improve reliability, scalability, and business outcomes. He actively contributes to technical communities through knowledge sharing, architecture guidance, and thought leadership in database and data engineering domains.

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Migrate Oracle Database workload to Cloud : Re-host (Lift and Shift),Re-platform, Refactor

Migrate database workload to Cloud 


When Migrating database and application to cloud ,it is very important to keep in mind the business goals ,application and database capabilities and cost of migration .


There are different strategies for different application and database migrations goals .


  • Re-host (Lift and Shift) - Oracle on EC2

    Same administration experience as on-premise   

    Full Control over the environment 

    All feature is available 

    All version is supported 

  • Re-platform - Oracle on RDS

    Optimized Architecture

    Database Install and Maintenance

    Automated Patching & Upgrade 

    Automated Backup 

    High Availability 

    OS Patching & Maintenance 

    Scaling


  • Refactor (Rearchitect) - Adopt Cloud Native Services

            Amazon Aurora

            Amazon Redshift

            PostgreSQL

            Other database engine 

            Eliminate Oracle Licensing Cost 

About the Author : Anurag Pandey | Database cloud Architect | Oracle | SQL Server | PostgreSQL | AI and Data Platform Enthusiast

Anurag Pandey is a Database Architect with expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Linux, and enterprise database platforms and specializes in database architecture, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, cloud modernization, and operational excellence. With extensive experience in enterprise-scale environments, Anurag is passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and modern data platforms to improve reliability, scalability, and business outcomes. He actively contributes to technical communities through knowledge sharing, architecture guidance, and thought leadership in database and data engineering domains.

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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Cloud Migration Lifecycle

Cloud Database Migration Lifecycle 


Migration to cloud have two major phase :- 

  • Staging 
  • Cutover 

Migration Lifecycle 

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  • Migration Assessment (3 to 5 Weeks )

Migration Readiness Assessment 

        Understand Business acceptation

        Note down current know issue, pain area & challenge

        Total Cost Of ownership (TCO)   

        Application Dependency Mapping

        Compliance & Risk  

  • Migration Planning  (6-8 Weeks)

Application Portfolio Assessment

Target Architecture

Operating Model

        Build Cloud Landing Zone

Migration Plan 

Migration Wave Sequencing

  • Migration (9++ Weeks)

Migrate Workload

Validate Migrated Workload

Cutover 

Decommission 

  • Optimization 

Cost Optimization 

Performance Optimization 

Recommended Best Practice 

        Backup setup + Etc.

        Documentation & Knowledge Sharing 

High Level Migration Timeline 

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  • Migration Assessment (3 to 5 Weeks )
  • Migration Planning  (6 to 8 Weeks)
  • Migration + Optimization  (9++ Weeks)


*Timeline will be change and depends upon inventory and complexity 


About the Author : Anurag Pandey | Database cloud Architect | Oracle | SQL Server | PostgreSQL | AI and Data Platform Enthusiast

Anurag Pandey is a Database Architect with expertise in Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Linux, and enterprise database platforms and specializes in database architecture, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, cloud modernization, and operational excellence. With extensive experience in enterprise-scale environments, Anurag is passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and modern data platforms to improve reliability, scalability, and business outcomes. He actively contributes to technical communities through knowledge sharing, architecture guidance, and thought leadership in database and data engineering domains.

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Oracle Database Deep Health Check Checklist

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