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As part of my multi-cloud research, I wanted to test Oracle Database Service for Azure. In this article, you will see how to sign up for the new service and how to link Oracle and Azure accounts. I used Frankfurt datacenters, Azure MSDN, and an OCI paid account (Free Tier does not work) using my private Azure Active Directory.
While cloud migration is still a popular topic during customer discussions, I have noticed that more and more customers are considering an exit plan from one cloud (vendor lock-in) to another cloud meaning there is an increase in multi-cloud migration demand. VMware, Oracle, and SAP are the major workloads in on-premises data centers today. Based on my research both VMware and Oracle are very vocal about the importance of having a multi-cloud strategy.
There are two ways of approaching this challenge. (#1) running MikroTik virtual appliance (CHR) in AWS (#2) using Virtual Private Gateway, a "cloud-native" networking solution provided by AWS. Each solution has its own benefits.
Every week, almost every day, whenever I have time. This is a massive commitment in my life to do better. I am primarily focused on human and leadership skills; LinkedIn Learning helped me a lot in preparation for my expert certifications, both Microsoft and AWS.
I started to learn AWS last summer as a 2nd cloud after my Microsoftee years. So many similarities, but different vocabulary. What is your profile? What's the best learning path for you? How can you bring the most value to the organization that supports your development plan?
Recently, I have installed several template virtual machines in my lab. My primary objective is to automate large-scale migrations to the AWS Cloud using the AWS CloudEndure Migration Factory Solution. The secondary objective is to test VMware HCX-based migrations to Cloud. This article gives you an idea of how to prepare a vSAN-based nested LAB to achieve similar goals.
I am building my lab to support testing cloud migration tools. It is not only for "legacy" VMs but cloud native workloads as well. I deployed ESXi7 on nested Workstation 16, added Synology NAS via NFS to store ISOs, built core infra like DC on Windows Server 2022, and thought about the proper diagramming tool that supports the hybrid design and automated deployment.
When you register a domain it is a big deal. It is your e-mail address, it is connected to your organization, you will use it in Cloud IAM and connected APIs. You will type it in CLI and pick it from GUI multiple times. I added my experiences with Microsoft Azure/M365/Teams and AWS Route 53/Chime as well.
My friends keep suggesting that GCP is a cool thing. I trust them. So let's do this. But how to start? I collected links and materials for you to understand how you can get your GCP exams done.
I have activated my GCP sandbox. Received an extra $100! Impressive welcome screen with offerings. The first service I am going to test is Migrate for Compute Engine API to better understand how to move complex workloads from VMware. How are different sources such as Hyper-V (Azure Stack HCI) or KVM supported?
I need to admit, I was lucky all my life. When relational DBs and Oracle SQL tuning were popular, I was there. Later when virtualization came to our town, I was there. I learned how to run an entire region working at a US startup, quite self-driven. I enjoyed DIB in a global organization at Microsoft. What's Next?
In the year 2019, I built an advanced VMware and Azure-based lab to teach my Microsoft colleagues about hybrid scenarios. I am working on a deployment of something similar and even more advanced these days to support testing migration tools and understand how workloads get into the Cloud.