Google Compute Engine and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure are two leading cloud platforms competing in the Infrastructure as a Service category. Google Compute Engine has an edge with its cost-effective auto-scaling, integration with Google Cloud products, and resource optimization features, while Oracle Cloud Infrastructure shines with its database capabilities and competitive pricing for Oracle workloads.
Features: Google Compute Engine integrates seamlessly with Google products and offers GPU and TPU capabilities, managed instance groups, and strong API integration. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides robust database options, high availability, and strong integration with Oracle applications, particularly benefiting Oracle native workloads.
Room for Improvement: Google Compute Engine needs to improve security management, multi-region support, and user interface. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure could enhance its global presence, improve non-Oracle cloud integration, and refine its user interface.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Google Compute Engine facilitates rapid deployment with scalability features but struggles with complex security settings. Customer service is inconsistent. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers a hybrid approach but faces deployment challenges and mixed reviews on technical support.
Pricing and ROI: Google Compute Engine offers a pay-as-you-go model, promising ROI through resource optimization, though it may not always be the least expensive option. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure generally offers more competitive pricing, especially for Oracle-centric workloads, despite some concerns about pricing reduction.
Google Compute Engine delivers virtual machines running in Google's innovative data centers and worldwide fiber network. Compute Engine's tooling and workflow support enable scaling from single instances to global, load-balanced cloud computing.
Compute Engine's VMs boot quickly, come with persistent disk storage, and deliver consistent performance. Our virtual servers are available in many configurations including predefined sizes or the option to create Custom Machine Types optimized for your specific needs. Flexible pricing and automatic sustained use discounts make Compute Engine the leader in price/performance.
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