This session highlights a customer’s recent initiative to replatform its JD Edwards (JDE) database from Oracle to SQL Server on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). It’s a compelling story that showcases how strategic alignment, cost optimization, and technical innovation can converge to drive meaningful transformation. The presentation will walk through the rationale behind the decision to adopt SQL Server—driven by licensing flexibility, cost-efficiency, and alignment with broader IT goals. Attendees will gain insight into the performance benchmarks achieved post-migration, demonstrating SQL Server’s ability to meet enterprise-grade workloads within OCI. Key aspects of the journey include the planning and execution of a seamless go-live cutover, the role of database compression in optimizing storage, and the measurable improvements in performance and resource utilization. This session offers practical takeaways for organizations evaluating JD Edwards upgrades, cloud migrations, or database platform changes—providing a real-world example of how thoughtful strategy and execution can deliver both technical and financial benefits.