Oracle Database@AWS FAQ

Product information

What is Oracle Database@AWS?

Oracle and Amazon have announced a partnership to deliver Oracle Database services on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), managed by Oracle, running within AWS data centers. This new offering allows you to accelerate innovation and cloud migrations. You can quickly build and modernize applications using capabilities such as Oracle Database 23ai’s analytics and application development and AWS machine learning services, such as Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock.

Which Oracle Cloud Infrastructure products are available?

Oracle Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure is available at limited preview. Oracle Autonomous Database on Dedicated Exadata Infrastructure will be available by general availability (GA).

What are the commercial benefits for customers when they use Oracle Database@AWS?

• AWS commitments: The purchase of Oracle Database@AWS from the AWS Marketplace will qualify for AWS commitments as AWS Marketplace spend.
• Custom contract terms: You can work with Oracle Sales to negotiate commercial terms.
• Leverage existing Oracle licenses: You can use eligible Oracle Database licenses via Oracle Bring Your Own License (BYOL) with Oracle Database@AWS, just like you can with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, or purchase License-Included with the offering.
• Oracle Support Rewards: Oracle Database@AWS spend is eligible for Oracle Support Rewards, which can be applied toward your on-premises Oracle tech software license support bill.

Where is Oracle Database@AWS available?

Oracle Database@AWS is available in the US East (N. Virginia) region at limited preview.

We encourage you to share any requirements for additional regions with your Oracle or AWS account team.

What generation of Oracle Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure is supported?

Exadata X9M is supported.

What versions of Oracle Database are available?

The same database versions supported on OCI are also supported in Oracle Database@AWS.

Billing and economics

Can existing Oracle Database license(s) be used with Oracle Database@AWS?

Yes. You can leverage your existing investment in Oracle Database licenses using the Bring Your Own License (BYOL) program, which allows you to continue paying existing Oracle Support fees while deploying those licenses to Oracle Database@AWS at a reduced cost. Any valid, supported Oracle Database licenses are eligible for BYOL, including, but not limited to, licenses purchased via an unlimited license agreement (ULA) or via a fixed quantity license agreement. However, Oracle Database licenses that are supported via a third-party support organization are not eligible for the BYOL program.

If you do not have an existing license or have an insufficient quantity of licenses, License-Included can be purchased through the offering.

Can Oracle Database@AWS customers use Oracle Support Rewards?

Yes. Oracle Database@AWS usage can accrue the same Oracle Support Rewards as using OCI directly.

Will the purchase of Oracle Database@AWS contribute toward AWS commitments?

Yes. Oracle Database@AWS charges qualify for AWS commitments as AWS Marketplace spend.

Will the use of Oracle Database@AWS contribute toward an existing Oracle or OCI contract and commitment?

No.

Network and security

What connectivity exists between Oracle Database@AWS and the OCI data center?

Each Oracle Database@AWS deployment in an AWS data center is connected to an OCI data center through dedicated and redundant links.

Is the traffic between Oracle Database@AWS and OCI data centers encrypted?

Yes. All traffic between Oracle Database@AWS and OCI, including Oracle Database@AWS infrastructure, is encrypted.

Are there capacity limits for the network between Oracle Database@AWS and the OCI data center?

No. Beyond the physical capacity of the infrastructure, the network between the Oracle Database@AWS deployment in an AWS data center and the OCI data center is considered an internal, regional network; therefore, no traffic costs or throttling limits are in place.

What happens when the connection from Oracle Database@AWS to the OCI data center fails? Will data in Oracle Database@AWS be accessible?

Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure deployments will still be operational. However, you won't be able to create, update, or delete infrastructure resources.

Metrics and logging shipped from OCI to AWS monitoring services will be delayed, even though the Exadata Database Service deployments are functional.

Partners

Can I work with my trusted partner service provider for Oracle Database@AWS?

Yes. Consulting service partners can work with you and your Oracle Database@AWS deployment. Please note that Oracle Database@AWS is sold to customers directly via the AWS Marketplace and isn’t available for purchase through any other company or channel.

As an Oracle services partner, where can I learn more about Oracle Database@AWS?

If you're interested in becoming an Oracle consulting services partner as well as qualifying for a Service Expertise designation, you can find the latest information on the Oracle PartnerNetwork website. Service providers can purchase the offering directly, but not on behalf of customers.