Balance Cost and Performance when Migrating On-premises Oracle Databases to the Cloud
If you’re considering an Oracle database migration to the cloud from an on-premises data center, there are a few questions you should consider before you begin, such as:
- Which cloud service provider should I use?
- Which of your Oracle databases is best suited for a cloud migration?
- How do you plan to minimize downtime and avoid data loss during the migration?
- How will you monitor database performance and ensure scalability without blowing your cloud budget?
- Do you have the tools to replicate Oracle data between on-premises infrastructure and the cloud?
This technical brief answers the questions above in the context of several tried and true products from Quest: SharePlex®, Toad® for Oracle DBA Edition, Benchmark Factory® and Foglight® for Databases. We’ll discuss how you can reduce the overall risks inherent in a database migration by benchmarking performance in order to help with right-sizing, moving your data safely, monitoring database performance and protecting sensitive data. You’ll gain a clearer picture of how to migrate your Oracle database to the cloud, along with an understanding of the tools that will ensure successful migration.