Assessment & business case
Inventory of servers, databases, applications and licences, with a TCO comparison and a wave-based migration roadmap.
A migration is a business project, not a copy job
Most cloud migrations go wrong for the same reasons: unknown dependencies, dirty data and cut-overs planned around the IT calendar instead of the business. We start by mapping what you really run, decide workload by workload whether to rehost, replatform or modernise, and only then move. Because our roots are in Oracle databases, we know where the hidden risks are.
Database migration
Oracle and non-Oracle databases to Autonomous Database, Exadata or Base Database Service using Data Pump, GoldenGate and Zero Downtime Migration.
Application migration
Rehost, replatform or refactor applications, including E-Business Suite, custom Java and APEX workloads.
Content & file migration
Documents, file shares and archives moved to Object Storage or new platforms with metadata, permissions and audit trail preserved.
Cloud-to-cloud
Workloads moved from AWS, Azure or Google Cloud to OCI to cut cost or consolidate on one provider.
Validation & hypercare
Automated data checks, performance testing and a support period after go-live until everything runs smoothly.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Six ways to move a workload, and what each one really means
There is no single "right" migration. Click a strategy to see when it makes sense, what you gain and what it costs you.
Rehost — Lift and shift
Best when: You need to leave a data centre fast, hardware is end-of-life, or a contract is expiring.
Effort1/3
Risk1/3
Long-term benefit2/3
Pros
- Fastest route to the cloud
- No code changes
- Low project risk
- Oracle Cloud Migrations automates much of it
Cons
- Inherits today's inefficiencies
- Smaller cost savings at first
- Doesn't use managed services
IMPLICATIONS
What changes when you move, the good and the things to watch
Open each topic to see the upside and the honest caveats we discuss with every client before signing off a plan.
UPSIDE
Pay for what you use, no hardware refresh cycles, and OCI's data egress and compute prices are typically lower than other hyperscalers.
WATCH OUT FOR
Cloud costs grow quietly without governance. Budgets, tagging and right-sizing must be part of the plan from day one.
THE ORACLE TOOLKIT
How Oracle Cloud Migrations (OCM) speeds things up
For virtual machines running on VMware or AWS, Oracle provides Oracle Cloud Migrations, a native OCI service we use to automate the heavy lifting.
1. Prepare the tenancy
Compartments, IAM policies, groups and a Vault for credentials are set up so the service runs securely.
2. Discover
Source environments (VMware vSphere or AWS EC2) are scanned to build an inventory of assets and their performance metrics.
3. Plan
Migration plans recommend OCI shapes and estimate monthly cost, based on real utilisation.
4. Replicate
Disks are replicated to OCI in the background while the source keeps running.
5. Launch
Target instances are created from the replicated data, tested and switched over.
The OCM service itself has no extra charge; you pay for the OCI resources you use. Databases are moved with Zero Downtime Migration, Data Pump or GoldenGate instead.
QUICK CHECK
How ready are you for a cloud migration?
Answer five quick questions. It takes 30 seconds and gives you a feel for where to start.
Do you have an up-to-date inventory of your servers, databases and applications?
Do you know which systems depend on each other?
Is there a hardware renewal or data-centre contract ending in the next 18 months?
Has your team worked with a public cloud before?
Do you have a clear view of your Oracle licences?
Our cloud migration approach
1. Discover
Map workloads, dependencies, data volumes and constraints.
2. Plan
Choose the strategy per workload and group them into migration waves.
3. Prepare
Build the OCI landing zone, networking, security and test migrations.
4. Migrate
Execute each wave with rehearsed cut-overs and rollback plans.
5. Optimise
Right-size, tune costs and hand over to operations.
Cloud migration FAQ
How long does a cloud migration take?
It depends on the number and complexity of workloads. A single database can move in weeks; a full data-centre exit is usually planned in several waves over a few months.
Will we have downtime?
We design for minimal downtime. With replication tools like GoldenGate, many critical databases can be switched over in minutes, scheduled when it suits your business.
Rehost, replatform or refactor: which is right?
Usually a mix. Stable systems are often rehosted first for speed, while workloads that benefit from managed services are replatformed or modernised. We decide per workload in the assessment.
Can we keep our existing Oracle licences?
In many cases yes, through Bring Your Own License on OCI. We review your licence position as part of the business case.
OUR ORACLE SERVICES
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Design, migration and operation of secure, cost-efficient OCI landing zones.
ExploreOracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
Connect Fusion, NetSuite, EPM and third-party apps with governed, monitored flows.
ExploreOracle APEX
Low-code business apps on your Oracle data, delivered in weeks and built to last.
ExploreOracle Database Services
Autonomous Database, Exadata, tuning, HA and 24/7 DBA care for mission-critical data.
ExploreReady to leave the data centre behind?
Tell us what you run today and we'll outline a realistic migration plan.