SolutionsAWS Advanced Partner
Migrate Oracle to AWS
without the risk.
Reduce licensing costs, plan for minimal-downtime migrations, and unlock cloud-native performance, with a structured methodology built for enterprise teams.
- Cost Reduction Path
- Licensing
- Minimal-Downtime Cutover
- DMS
- Structured Methodology
- 5-Phase
Strategic paths to AWS.
To move your critical Oracle Database workloads into the AWS Cloud, you no longer need to choose between performance and ease of management. Depending on your business goals. Whether they are maximising control, offloading administration, or eliminating commercial licensing, AWS offers four distinct strategic paths.
The New Standard
Oracle Database@AWS
For organisations running mission-critical workloads on Oracle Exadata who require the same performance, scalability, and availability found on-premises.
- Business Benefits – Unified experience with collaborative support, single invoice, and Oracle Support Rewards.
- Technical Edge – Sub-millisecond latency access from EC2 to Exadata infrastructure.
- Modernisation – Zero-ETL integration with Amazon Redshift for real-time analysis.
Fully Managed
Amazon RDS for Oracle
If your goal is to focus on application development rather than "undifferentiated heavy lifting," this fully managed service automates tasks.
- Automation – AWS manages installation, provisioning, patching, and upgrades.
- High Availability – Multi-AZ configuration with synchronous replication and automatic failover.
- Licensing Flexibility – License Included (Standard Edition) or Bring Your Own License (BYOL).
Maximum Control
Oracle on Amazon EC2
For workloads that require full control over the database environment and underlying operating system.
- Infrastructure Sovereignty – Full root access to OS and Oracle binaries. Use your own tools.
- Customisation – Ideal for specific versions, legacy features, or custom patches.
- Performance Tuning – Leverage EBS-optimized instances for dedicated throughput.
Modernise Path
Move to Open Source
Eliminate commercial licensing costs and vendor lock-in by refactoring to AWS-native engines.
- Amazon Aurora Serverless – Auto-scaling for variable or unpredictable workloads.
- Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL – Highly performant, open-source engine with managed benefits.
- Migration Support – Use AWS SCT and AWS DMS to automate conversion and migration.
Migration Engine
The science of minimal downtime.
We don’t guess. We engineer. From AWR baselines to reverse-sync cutovers, every step is verified.
- Phase 01
Baseline & Capture
We don't just look at schema. We capture AWR reports and peak workload patterns (IOPS, CPU, Memory) to establish a mathematical baseline for performance regression testing.> aws sct create-project --source-engine ORACLE ...
- Phase 02
Convert & Remediate
Automated schema conversion using AWS SCT. We manually refactor complex PL/SQL logic, utilising pg_partman for partitioning and pg_cron for scheduling.
- Phase 03
Sync (CDC)
We engage AWS DMS with Change Data Capture. The source (Oracle) feeds the target (AWS) in real-time. We monitor replication lag metrics to ensure sub-second latency.
- Phase 04
Tune & Regress
We replay captured production traffic against the new environment. We tune Auto-Vacuum and memory indicators until performance matches or exceeds the baseline, with
- Phase 05
Cutover
The final switch. We implement Reverse Replication as a safety net, allowing fast fallback to Oracle if needed, ensuring
Decision guide.
Choosing the right path for your workloads.
| Requirement | Oracle Database@AWS | RDS for Oracle | Oracle on EC2 | Move to Open Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Level | Managed Infrastructure | Fully Managed DB | Full OS/DB Access | Cloud-Native Managed |
| Best For | Exadata Performance | Lowering TCO | Deep Customisation | Cost Elimination |
| Licensing | BYOL / Private Offer | LI or BYOL | BYOL Only | Open Source / No Licence |
| High Availability | Oracle RAC | Multi-AZ (Automated) | Self-Managed | Aurora Replicas |
The migration toolkit.
Reliable migrations aren’t magic; they are engineering. We leverage AWS native tools to ensure data integrity and minimal-downtime cutovers.
AWS SCT (Schema Conversion Tool)
SCT is our "x-ray" for your database. It automatically converts schema objects (views, stored procedures, functions) to the target format.Key Deliverable: Assessment ReportWe generate a detailed "Action Plan" that highlights exactly which objects convert automatically (typically >90%) and acts as a scope of work for the remaining manual conversion.
AWS DMS (Database Migration Service)
DMS handles the movement of data. It supports homogeneous (Oracle to Oracle) and heterogeneous (Oracle to Aurora) migrations.Key Feature: CDC ReplicationChange Data Capture (CDC) reads from the transaction logs (Redo Logs) to replicate changes in real-time, keeping the target database in sync until the final cutover window, ensuring zero downtime.
Not sure which path is right for you.
Our experts will analyse your Oracle workloads, licensing, and business requirements to recommend the optimal migration strategy.
Your migration journey.
From discovery to deployment. Visualise the path from your Oracle workloads to the optimal AWS destination.
- 01
Discovery & Assessment
Analyse workloads and compatibility
- 02
Choose Your Path
Select the best migration strategy
- Native: Oracle Database@AWS
- Rehost: Oracle on EC2
- Replatform: RDS for Oracle
- Refactor: Aurora/RDS PostgreSQL
FAQ
Common questions.
Next step
Cut costs and modernise.
Get a comprehensive Oracle migration assessment including TCO analysis, risk evaluation, and a step-by-step roadmap, tailored to your Oracle licensing and business goals.
A 30-minute peer conversation, not a sales pitch.