Introduction
Are your Oracle databases currently operating on Exadata Cloud Infrastructure? Is Oracle Autonomous Database something that piques your interest? If so, Multiple VM is tailor-made for you! Oracle has recently introduced Multiple VM on Exadata Cloud Infrastructure within OCI. This groundbreaking feature allows for the simultaneous operation of both Autonomous Database on Dedicated Exadata Infrastructure (ADB-D) and Exadata Database Service Dedicated (ExaDB-D) on the same Exadata Cloud Infrastructure. By consolidating both databases onto a single infrastructure, you can optimize your investment, gain increased flexibility for migrating databases to the cloud, and facilitate the modernization of your applications. This versatility also empowers you to either enhance existing applications or embark on the development of innovative ones, providing a competitive edge.
Why Multi VM?
Multi VM simplifies the process of migrating to and enhancing Autonomous Database on Dedicated Exadata Infrastructure (ADB-D) by enabling the creation of an Autonomous VM Cluster (AVMC) within your existing Exadata Cloud Infrastructure subscription. This allows for the seamless adoption of ADB-D on Exadata Cloud Infrastructure, utilizing the available compute and storage capacity without incurring additional costs. Transitioning your applications to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and deploying them with ADB-D ensures optimal utilization of your investment and facilitates the modernization of your applications. By leveraging ADB-D, your operations teams can redirect their focus from database maintenance and patching to guiding development teams in database and application architectures. This shift enables enhanced utilization, cost optimization, and the opportunity to embark on innovative projects. Whether you aim to streamline MongoDB applications for operational efficiencies or develop new applications incorporating JSON data, Spatial, Graph, IoT, or other data types, Multi VM on your existing Exadata Cloud Infrastructure serves as an ideal platform. With Multi VM, experience the ultimate flexibility in the premier database cloud.
Multi VM and BYOL
The Multi VM capability on Exadata Cloud Infrastructure presents the most cost-effective entry point, utilizing a pay-per-use model, for existing customers of Exadata Cloud Infrastructure. In the Exadata Database Service Dedicated (ExaDB-D), the assignment of Oracle Compute Units (OCPUs) during VM creation determines the pricing structure. With the added flexibility of Multi VM, you can leverage the benefits of Autonomous Database autoscaling. This feature ensures that costs are incurred only for the actual OCPUs utilized, allowing for dynamic allocation and deallocation on a per-second basis according to your workload needs. Notably, there are no charges for OCPUs assigned to the Autonomous VM Cluster (AVMC) or the Autonomous Container Database. Additionally, if you opt for the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) approach, the entry price is further reduced by a factor of four.
Multi VM becomes accessible starting from the X8M generation onwards, providing you with the means to optimize the value derived from your investment in Exadata Cloud Infrastructure. Don't hesitate—seize the opportunity to Lift and Shift applications to Exadata Database - Dedicated and enhance your applications by migrating them to ADB-D. With Multi VM, the possibilities are boundless. Begin your journey with ADB-D on Exadata Cloud Infrastructure and Exadata Cloud@Customer through Oracle LiveLabs, offering a hands-on experience to enhance your technical proficiency. When you're ready to explore Oracle Cloud Infrastructure further, unlock unlimited services, including Autonomous Database, with the Always Free Tier.