Part 2: Oracle EBS Economics: Oracle on Azure VMs vs Oracle Database@Azure — A Real TCO Comparison

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The discussion highlights the limitations of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) on generic cloud VMs, leading to excessive licensing costs due to over-provisioning. A comparative analysis reveals that utilizing Oracle Database@Azure and Exadata can significantly reduce costs. Migrating to this infrastructure offers 44% savings over five years, down from $8.87 million to $5.11 million. Additionally, it enhances integration with Azure services, simplifying operations and improving performance.

Part 1: The EBS Cloud Reality Check — Why “Lift and Shift to VMs” Doesn’t Work for ERP

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Managing Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is challenging, particularly with cloud migration due to licensing complexities, rigid VM sizing, and co-location requirements. EBS relies on interconnected systems that necessitate low-latency environments. Oracle Database@Azure addresses these issues by offering managed services on Exadata infrastructure, allowing for cohesive migration without excessive costs. Smaller enterprises benefit from the Base Database Service, which aligns capacity with actual licensing needs, enabling effective operations without requiring Azure teams to become OCI experts.