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Oracle Database Services on OCI: From Autonomous to MySQL HeatWave

Databases are the heart of most applications. Oracle Cloud offers several managed database options designed for different performance, control, and automation levels. OCI Database Service Overview Autonomous Database – Fully managed, self-tuning database for OLTP or analytics MySQL HeatWave – MySQL with in-memory analytics acceleration Database System (DBS) – Traditional Oracle DB on virtual machines or bare metal

Monitoring and Troubleshooting with OCI Observability and Logging

When your apps slow down or behave unexpectedly, you need visibility. OCI’s Observability and Management platform centralizes metrics, logs, and alerts to help you stay ahead of performance issues.

Automating Infrastructure: OCI CLI and Terraform for Beginners

Manual setup is fine for a single instance — but when you’re managing multiple networks, compute nodes, and databases, automation becomes essential. OCI provides powerful tools like the Command Line Interface (CLI) and Terraform to simplify and replicate deployments. OCI CLI – Your Command-Line Control Center The OCI CLI lets you interact with your environment using scripts or terminal commands.

Securing Your Cloud: OCI Identity and Access Management (IAM) Deep Dive

Understanding OCI Storage: Block, Object, and File Explained

In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), storage is more than just a place to hold data — it defines how your workloads perform, scale, and recover. Whether you’re hosting web apps, running analytics, or storing backups, choosing the right storage type is key to balancing performance, cost, and reliability. The Three Main Types of OCI Storage OCI offers three distinct storage classes: Block Storage, Object Storage, and File Storage. Each fits a specific use case.

Getting Started with Oracle Cloud Free Tier - update

Learn how to leverage Oracle Cloud Free Tier for your business with this comprehensive guide.

Oracle Cloud Always Free Tier: What’s Included and How to Use It

Build real workloads at zero cost. This guide details OCI’s Always Free resources—compute, storage, networking, databases—and practical ways for developers and small businesses to use them.

Load Balancers in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Distribute traffic, improve uptime, and scale easily with OCI load balancers. Learn the differences between HTTP(S) Load Balancer (Layer 7) and Network Load Balancer (Layer 4), and how to configure each.

Virtual Servers in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

After your network is ready, provision compute. This guide explains OCI virtual machines (VMs), shape selection, networking, and step-by-step creation via Console and CLI.

Building Your Network in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): A Step-by-Step Guide

Every reliable cloud deployment starts with a solid network foundation. In OCI, that foundation is the Virtual Cloud Network (VCN)—a private, software-defined network for your compute, databases, and services. This guide explains compartments, public vs private subnets, and a practical setup flow.