Blog - Networking

OCI VCN Architecture for Beginners: Public and Private Subnets Explained

Learn the difference between public and private subnets in OCI VCN and the recommended architecture for small teams.

Designing a Multi-Tier Network in OCI: Best Practices and Implementation

In this guide, we'll design and build a classic three-tier architecture in OCI—web, application, and database layers. This is the setup used by nearly every enterprise workload because it provides scalability, separation of concerns, and strong security boundaries.

Securing Your OCI Network: Practical Best Practices for Every Deployment

In this guide, I’ll show you how to secure your Oracle Cloud network with the same approach I use in production customer environments. OCI offers enterprise-grade networking features—if configured properly. Security starts with the network. And in OCI, that means controlling access with VCNs, subnets, security lists, NSGs, IAM, gateways, and monitoring.

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

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.