Migrating to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) can be a transformative journey, offering better scalability, performance, and efficiency for your PeopleSoft and JD Edwards applications. But like any significant transition, success hinges on having the right resources, strategies, and support.
Making Your OCI Move Easier
Whether you’re looking for expert guidance or prefer a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, a variety of tools and services are available to support your migration:
Expert-Led Services
- Cloud Engineering Services (CES): Previously known as Oracle Consulting Services, CES focuses on migration planning and execution. It empowers organizations to modernize applications, integrate systems, and utilize advanced analytics on OCI. For database and virtual machine migrations, the Migrate360 program offers automation and minimal downtime, helping reduce costs and risks.
- Oracle Cloud Lift Services: With secure landing zones and expert onboarding, this service simplifies the transition by addressing networking, cost management, identity access, and more.
DIY Resources
For those who prefer a hands-on approach, there are plenty of robust tools to guide you:
- Oracle LiveLabs: Explore free, hands-on workshops to test and familiarize yourself with OCI.
- Oracle University: Access diverse training and certification options, ranging from quick-start guides to multi-session courses.
- Proactive Insights: Utilize data-driven recommendations to optimize your applications for OCI.
Choosing the Right Engagement Model
The path to the cloud isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you work with a partner, leverage expert services, or tackle the project yourself, your choice will depend on your organization’s strategy and resource availability. Each model offers varying levels of support, so it’s essential to assess your internal capabilities and long-term cloud goals.
Collaborating with Partners
Certified partners bring expertise and proven success to the table. For JD Edwards users, firms like Syntax, Birlasoft, and Denovo are well-versed in OCI migrations. PeopleSoft customers might consider partners like DXC Technology or Astute Business Solutions for specialized assistance.
Support Beyond Migration
The journey doesn’t end once your systems are in the cloud. Ongoing maintenance, optimization, and training are critical for sustained success:
- Customer Enablement: Take advantage of personalized training sessions tailored to your team’s needs.
- Customer Success Services: Access global experts to manage and support your infrastructure post-migration.
Get Started
OCI offers multiple entry points for beginning your migration journey. Explore the Free Tier to build, test, and deploy applications without upfront costs, or review the detailed reference architectures available in the Cloud Architecture Center.
No matter your approach—partnering with experts, utilizing hands-on tools, or a mix of both—proper planning and the right resources can ensure a smooth transition to OCI.