In case you are planning to migrate your Oracle EBS to the cloud, there are certain factors you must consider before making your decision. This is because of multiple reasons, one of which is the rapid implementation of cloud technology, especially in the last two decades.
However, some databases seem easier to adapt to the cloud than other databases and applications - others don’t need to. Oracle EBS, in particular, is an extremely robust suite containing 200+ apps that come with several custom opportunities. Here, we will mention the most important Oracle database and SQL areas to go through before you begin migrating it to the cloud.
7 Key Factors to Consider for Cloud Migration of Oracle Database and SQL
If you want to improve the functionality of your database further by adding cloud availability and scalability to it, take a look at the things you must take into account before you do.
1. Data Interface
This is the first most important aspect to take care of
during your cloud migration preparation. You must keep an eye on your interface
jobs as they will help you decide multiple things later and make sure the
process isn’t too complicated.
Go over each interface job along with the transaction volume
statistics and make sure the job executes as per expectations while maintaining
connectivity. Doing this will help you during Oracle database performance tuning later.
2. Data Migration
Approach
Go through your data migration plan to check the length of
cutover time (it should be as low as possible). Your choice of cloud platform
will decide how much potential downtime you will have to face in the future.
This is important to know because everyone knows downtime
can have a significant impact on user performance and satisfaction. Find out
the permitted downtime for cutover as you will know the time you have to work
with and switch your approach accordingly.
3. Existing Storage
Option
Review the present storage situation and IOPS requirements
for your Oracle database and SQL.
This will limit your search and help you find cloud platforms that will help
you meet your business specifications.
4. Testing Approach
Save yourself from getting unwelcome surprises after the
migration is complete by assessing your testing strategy. Experts suggest doing
it from a UAT (User Acceptance Testing) perspective during the POC (Proof Of
Concept) phase.
Make sure your testing strategy considers depletion and load
testing situations and utilize a production-like runtime environment. Monitor
the jobs that are running and completing smoothly - check their runtimes as
well as the volume details.
Although you get varying options with each cloud platform,
the ones they have in common - which you have to review - are the following:
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The size of the virtual machine
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Types and specifications of disks
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Areas
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Network performance
5. Storage
Consumption
Assess the storage footprint of the database and all the
areas you can decrease expenses on the cloud. In case your present solution has
compression and duplicate-removal mechanisms, your data is likely to grow
faster once it transfers to the cloud. This may complicate things for Oracle database performance tuning in
the future.
Additionally, you’ll have to consider the storage use and
expense for both production and mon-production purposes on premises. Consider
the general effects and changes your chosen cloud settings and the possible
restrictions related to storage will bring on your existing database
operations.
6. Application
Variants & Certification Classification
Aside from the certifications for Oracle EBS and its
version, it is important to verify the version and certifications of the other
applications you will use including the database, Java, browser, operating
system, and others to make sure everything will work smoothly in the cloud. Set
some time aside for upgrades before migration.
7. Arrangements for
Data Backup and Analysis in the Long Term
Assess and understand all the backup options available for
your chosen cloud platform and evaluate all the clone processes and SLAs with
everyone involved so everyone is aware of the operational requirements. You
will also have to analyze your monitoring tools and merging with the ITSM to
figure out the changes your day-to-day database and monitoring functions will
undergo after the shift to the cloud platform.
