Oracle EBS on the Oracle Cloud refers to running the same EBS applications you are currently running but running them on a combination of Oracle’s IaaS and PaaS offerings, so specifically you are running on Oracle’s compute cloud and the database cloud service component of the Oracle platform.
An important thing to note here, is that you could choose to run your Oracle EBS on other Cloud Solutions like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, but Oracle has no plans for testing Oracle EBS on any other cloud solution that is not its own, so compatibility information is not available.
One of the paths companies can choose to be in the Cloud, is running Oracle EBS on OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure). This is also known as Infrastructure as a Service or IaaS. Unlike SaaS (Software as a Service), with IaaS, you subscribe to IaaS and keep ownership of your Oracle EBS, and you keep full responsibility for maintaining your own instances.
Service Levels for Oracle EBS on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Infrastructure: As part of IaaS, Oracle Compute Cloud Service provides a highly scalable, competitively priced compute capacity that you can use to host your application tier and, optionally, your database tier.
- Infrastructure + Database: The Database Cloud Service part of PaaS can be used to run your database tier, enabling you to provision your chosen database configuration quickly and easily.
- Infrastructure + Database + Application Management: You can get assistance with Oracle EBS applications and database management by deploying managed services on top of the infrastructure and platform services:
- Oracle Managed Cloud Services (OMCS) manages your Oracle EBS environment on Oracle Cloud. The complete lifecycle management provided by this service includes patching, cloning, and regular technical and functional updates, along with an industry-leading application availability service level agreement.
- Alternatively, you can choose a cloud partner, like ITC, to run your applications and perform routine applications DBA tasks, as well as developing and maintaining your customizations and integrations where applicable.
Key Benefits of Oracle EBS on OCI
You can think of running Oracle EBS on Oracle Cloud as running exactly the same EBS applications that you run on premises in your data center today—the same applications you may have customized, and it also looks the same for users.
Some of the benefits that come from running your Oracle EBS on OCI are:
1. High Performance for Enterprise Workloads
OCI delivers high-performance computing with bare metal servers, low-latency networking, and high-throughput storage. This makes it particularly well-suited for resource-intensive workloads such as Oracle Database, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, SAP, analytics, and AI applications.
Key benefits:
- Bare metal and virtual machine instances
- High-performance block storage
- Low-latency RDMA networking
- Optimized infrastructure for enterprise applications
2. Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
OCI’s pricing model helps organizations reduce infrastructure costs while maintaining enterprise-grade performance. Features such as Bring Your Own License (BYOL), Oracle Support Rewards, and transparent pricing help optimize cloud spending.
Key benefits:
- Competitive compute and storage pricing
- Flexible consumption models
- Lower networking costs
- Cost optimization tools
- Reduced infrastructure management overhead
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3. Enterprise-Grade Security
Security is built into OCI’s architecture rather than added as an afterthought. OCI provides multiple layers of protection to help organizations secure workloads, data, identities, and networks.
Key capabilities:
- Oracle Cloud Guard
- Security Zones
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Key Management
- Data Safe
- Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection
4. Native Oracle Application and Database Optimization
OCI is purpose-built to run Oracle technologies efficiently. Organizations using Oracle Database, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or Oracle Middleware benefit from native integrations, optimized infrastructure, and simplified management.
Benefits include:
- Optimized Oracle Database performance
- Simplified application deployment
- Native Oracle integrations
- Reduced migration complexity
- Better licensing flexibility
5. High Availability and Disaster Recovery
OCI helps organizations maintain business continuity with built-in resilience and disaster recovery capabilities.
Features include:
- Multiple Availability Domains
- Fault Domains
- Cross-region disaster recovery
- Automated backups
- Replication services
- Business continuity support
6. Scalability and Flexibility
Organizations can scale infrastructure up or down as business requirements change without investing in additional on-premises hardware.
Benefits include:
- On-demand compute resources
- Autoscaling capabilities
- Flexible storage options
- Elastic networking
- Support for unpredictable workloads
7. Comprehensive AI and Data Services
OCI includes a growing portfolio of AI and data services that enable organizations to build intelligent applications and accelerate innovation.
Examples include:
- OCI Generative AI
- AI Vision
- AI Document Understanding
- AI Speech
- AI Language
- Data Science
- Autonomous Database
8. Simplified Cloud Management and Automation
OCI provides integrated management tools that reduce administrative effort and improve operational efficiency.
Capabilities include:
- Infrastructure as Code
- Resource Manager
- Monitoring and Logging
- Cost Analysis
- Automated patching
- Cloud Shell
- Oracle Enterprise Manager integration
9. Hybrid and Multicloud Support
OCI supports organizations with hybrid IT strategies by enabling seamless connectivity between on-premises environments and multiple cloud providers.
Benefits include:
- Oracle Database@Azure
- Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure
- VMware Solution on OCI
- FastConnect private networking
- Hybrid cloud deployment options
10. Global Cloud Infrastructure
Oracle continues to expand its global cloud footprint, allowing organizations to deploy applications closer to users while meeting data residency and compliance requirements.
Benefits include:
- Global cloud regions
- Regional redundancy
- Compliance certifications
- Low-latency global connectivity
- Support for multinational deployments
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Oracle EBS on OCI Deployment
Deployment Considerations
Before you attempt a cloud migration of Oracle EBS, is important to consider the following:
- Oracle EBS Releases 12.2 (12.2.3 and later) and 12.1.3 are certified to run on OCI.
- Oracle EBS cloud deployments require a subscription to a cloud service of your choice. You can also subscribe to optional database services designed to cater for your specific requirements.
- Automation is provided for a selection of deployment and management scenarios. These automation capabilities are continually being extended and enhanced.
- Before you perform an implementation of Oracle EBS on OCI, you must purchase the requisite product licenses via your Oracle sales representative or the Oracle Store. Oracle customers who already own Oracle E-Business Suite licenses may use the Oracle Cloud to host instances of their applications.
- In terms of customizations, you can use the same Oracle tools you use within your on-premise data center are available on the cloud in order for you to customize or extend your Oracle E-Business Suite systems.
*In the case of older releases (such as 11i and 12.0), while any workload that you can run in a certified on-premises environment can also run in Oracle Cloud, it is recommended that you upgrade to the latest version, for reasons that include the following:
- Oracle EBS Releases 11i and 12.0, are all under Sustaining Support, which means that no new fixes will be provided.
- Oracle EBS Releases 12.1.1 and 12.1.2 do not meet the minimum requirements for creation of one-off patches or other fixes.
Planning the Migration
Successfully moving Oracle EBS to OCI involves much more than provisioning infrastructure. Organizations should evaluate their current environment, define a migration strategy, estimate costs, and establish governance before beginning the migration.
Assessment Phase Considerations
Which Migration Approach to Consider
Cost Optimization and Governance
One of the biggest advantages of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is its flexibility. Unlike traditional on-premises environments, OCI enables organizations to scale compute, storage, and networking resources based on actual business demand. This flexibility can significantly reduce infrastructure costs and improve operational efficiency—but only when supported by the right governance and optimization practices.
Taking the Next Step
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