Migrate Oracle to AWS
Without the Risk
Cut licensing costs by up to 60%, achieve zero-downtime migrations, and unlock cloud-native performance—with a proven methodology used by enterprise teams.
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 maximizing control, offloading administration, or eliminating commercial licensing—AWS offers four distinct strategic paths.
Oracle Database@AWS
For organizations 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.
- Modernization Zero-ETL integration with Amazon Redshift for real-time analysis.
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).
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.
- Customization Ideal for specific versions, legacy features, or custom patches.
- Performance Tuning Leverage EBS-optimized instances for dedicated throughput.
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.
The Science of
Zero Downtime.
We don't guess. We engineer. From AWR baselines to reverse-sync cutovers, every step is mathematically verified.
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.
Convert & Remediate
Automated schema conversion using AWS SCT. We manually refactor complex PL/SQL logic, utilizing pg_partman for partitioning and pg_cron for scheduling.
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.
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.
Cutover
The final switch. We implement Reverse Replication as a safety net, allowing instant fallback to Oracle if needed (it won't be).
Decision Guide
Which Path is Right for You?
The Migration Toolkit
Reliable migrations aren't magic; they are engineering. We leverage AWS native tools to ensure data integrity and zero-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 Report
We 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 Replication
Change 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 analyze your Oracle workloads, licensing, and business requirements to recommend the optimal migration strategy.
Schedule a Free ConsultationYour Migration Journey
From discovery to deployment. Visualize the path from your Oracle workloads to the optimal AWS destination.
Discovery & Assessment
Analyze workloads and compatibility
Choose Your Path
Select the best migration strategy
Common Questions
What happens to our Oracle Licenses?
You have options. You can "Bring Your Own License" (BYOL) to EC2 or RDS to maximize current investments. Alternatively, you can switch to "License Included" (Standard Edition) or refactor to open-source to eliminate them entirely.
Do you handle the actual migration?
Yes. We are an end-to-end partner. We handle the assessment, schema conversion (SCT), data migration (DMS), performance tuning, and cutover execution.
Can we really migrate without downtime?
Yes, effectively zero. We use AWS DMS with Change Data Capture (CDC) to keep the target database in sync with production. Actual cutover only requires a brief window for application pointer updates (often < 5 minutes).
Will performance suffer on AWS?
No. We architect for IOPS. By leveraging io2 Block Express volumes and dedicated instances (r6i/x1e), we can match or exceed on-premises performance, even for demanding Exadata workloads.
Ready to Cut Costs and Modernize?
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.