Item: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

we use multiple [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure] compute instances, block volumes, object storage, VCN aggressively for our multiple customers. Many of the customers have already moved their DC to [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure], also a few of them uses [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure] as their DR solution.

Pros and Cons

love the oci console , its very simple to use than before.
oci rewards system is pretty interesting.
oci security much better than other OEM's.

Though the navigation has been simplified a lot I believe it can be simplified more just like AWS.
cost details analysis gets delayed sometimes. This needs to settle.
More insights on offerings of different services provided in OCI

Return on Investment

Due to the Covid situation, it made it very easy for many of our customers to operate hassle-free in terms of connectivity.
Covid showed cloud is the only way to handle such situations
Covid aided customer to adapt cloud technology more aggresively

Flexibility and Price

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's scalability has been instrumental in meeting our business objectives effectively. With OCI's flexible infrastructure solutions, we can dynamically adjust computing resources based on demand fluctuations. This scalability ensures that we can handle increased workloads during peak times without overprovisioning resources, thus optimizing costs and aligning with our goal of operational efficiency. Additionally, OCI's agility allows us to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, supporting our business objectives of staying responsive and competitive in our industry.

Alternatives Considered

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Elastic Load Balancing and Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)

Both EC2 and [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure] compute instances are great. But if I have to choose one of them I will go for [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure] because of its user-friendliness. I prefer [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure] object storage over Amazon S3 because of oracle's robust security.

Key Insights

Do you think Oracle Cloud Infrastructure delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's feature set?

Yes

Did Oracle Cloud Infrastructure live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Oracle Cloud Infrastructure again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), Amazon CloudWatch

Likelihood to Recommend

Datacenter and Disaster recovery solution where dc is on-premise and DR resides in [Oracle Cloud Infrastucture]. A perfect example [that] provides scalability, CAPEX model for DR infra. There was a time when Cloud computing used to mean convenient, but slow. But With [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure], all that has changed. Oracle’s next-generation solution offers bare-metal servers that reliably provide extreme performance that fully supports real-time processing, massive datasets, and high input/output operations per second (IOPS).

Users and Roles

20 - IT Operations: Teams responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and databases, might use OCI for cloud-based infrastructure management and deployment.Development and Engineering: Software developers, engineers, and DevOps teams might utilize OCI for developing, testing, and deploying applications in a cloud environment.Data Management and Analytics: Data analysts, data engineers, and teams focused on analytics and business intelligence might leverage OCI for storing, processing, and analyzing large datasets using cloud-based tools and services.

Support Headcount Required

10 - 1.Cloud Architects
2.ystem Administrators
3.DBA
4.Cloud DBA
5.DevOps Engineers

Business Processes Supported

Scalable Web Applications
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Hybrid Cloud Deployments

Innovative Uses

AI-driven Personalization
Edge Computing for IoT
Media Streaming and Content Delivery

Future Planned Uses

Enhanced AI and Machine Learning
Blockchain-based Solutions
Enhanced Cybersecurity Solutions

Likelihood to Renew

Reliability: Very dependable and stable OCI services have been for the business operations.Performance: The speed and efficiency of OCI in meeting their computing and storage needs.Scalability: The ease and effectiveness of scaling resources up or down to accommodate changing demands.Security: The robustness and effectiveness of OCI's security features in protecting their data and applications.

Products Replaced

Yes - AWS

Key Differentiators

Cloud Solutions
Scalability
Ease of Use

Fit for Purpose:Our Organizations needed a cloud provider that offers services and solutions aligned with their business requirements. This includes considerations such as the types of workloads they need to run (e.g., web applications, data analytics, AI/ML), compliance requirements, and industry-specific needs.Scalability and Growth: The ability to scale resources seamlessly is crucial for organizations, especially those experiencing growth or expecting fluctuations in demand. OCI's scalability features allow organizations to expand their infrastructure as needed without disruptions, ensuring they can accommodate evolving business needs.

Evaluation Lessons Learned

Clarify Business Objectives: Organizations should ensure they have a clear understanding of their business objectives, requirements, and priorities before initiating the evaluation process. This clarity can help focus the evaluation on factors that are most critical to achieving business goals.Involve Stakeholders Early: Involving stakeholders from various departments (IT, finance, operations, etc.) early in the evaluation process can ensure that diverse perspectives and requirements are considered. This collaboration can lead to a more comprehensive evaluation and selection criteria.

Usability

Intuitive Interface: OCI may offer a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, allowing you to access and manage cloud resources efficiently.Robust Feature Set: You might appreciate OCI's comprehensive set of features and functionalities, which cater to a wide range of use cases and provide ample flexibility in managing cloud infrastructure.Reliability and Performance: OCI may demonstrate high reliability and performance, ensuring that your workloads run smoothly without disruptions or downtime, contributing to a positive user experience.Scalability: The scalability of OCI might be a significant factor in your rating, allowing you to easily scale resources up or down based on your needs, thereby enhancing agility and responsiveness.Cost-Effectiveness: OCI's cost optimization features may help you manage expenses effectively, allowing you to pay only for the resources you use and avoid unnecessary overhead, thus contributing to a favorable rating.Customer Support: Your rating may also reflect positive experiences with OCI's customer support, including responsiveness, helpfulness, and the availability of resources for troubleshooting or assistance.

Usability Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Like to use Relatively simple Well integrated Consistent Convenient Feel confident using	Difficult to use Requires technical support Lots to learn

Easy Tasks

Easy to automate using terraform script
OCI UI has improved a lot with friendly navigation
Easy to understand billing

Difficult Tasks

Networking is complex in oci
But complexity adds more security towards the resources
object storage ui could be improved

Mobile Interface Availability and Impressions

Yes - Oracle offers cross-platform mobile and chatbot development with deployment to iOS, Android, It provides an APP , which can be used to manipulate resources so that you dont need to sit infront of computer to do some work in oci.

OCI offers best Cloud experience. Best cloud choice available today

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure