Item: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We help clients set up Oracle services in OCI, including database servers, GoldenGate MA configuration, deployments, etc. One of the problems I have with OCI is the lack of a data center on the west coast (I'm in Canada). Toronto is the only choice, which makes some of our clients on the west coast suffer. We have one client out there who planned to use OGG on OCI to replicate transactions, but due to the network constraints, they ended up using in-house OGG instead.

Pros and Cons

Scaling up and down with ease
Seamless integration with Oracle products like RDBMS, OGG, etc.
Cost for storage

Support - Having to continue asking for escalation in SRs is never a good practice
VCN
DC on the west coast
The OCI interface is confusing and non-intuitive

Return on Investment

Better capacity planning
Scaling on demand
Rapid deployment

Support Rating

Although I have had issues with OCI, I generally like the services it provides. I just wish for better support, more DC choices, and a more user-friendly interface.

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

Usability

It fits the majority of uses for my clients. SLA, however, wasn't as good as I feel it should be. I think I had at least 2 or 3 incidents in the past couple of years. I have only had one this month.

Contract Terms and Pricing Model

Not really. It is fairly good.

Likelihood to Recommend

OCI is designed for existing Oracle clients who are willing to migrate to the cloud, as well as those who are more concerned about the cost. Based on my personal experiences, big organizations are less likely to migrate to the cloud. Even if they do, they tend to use ExaCC, giving them some sort of "cloud experience".

Sunshine at Oracle Cloud

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure