What is most valuable?
It's a very robust solution, especially for the environment that you move onto the cloud. It's quick and easy to access, and easy to manage.
Everything is governed by Oracle itself, including backups, and policies.
The environment is super fast so you get all the underlying machines behind the data. It's a good processing machine, especially in the Generation Two Cloud.
The solution makes it easy to access testimonial articles, etc.
There's an autonomous database, which is very useful. It's very efficient and easy to use and allows users to spend more time in other areas other than backup and recovery.
Pricing is very competitive. You are getting a good stack in Oracle because you're getting exit data and the backend along with the real application clusters, etc.
What needs improvement?
The Generation One Cloud doesn't have a great interface. We're using Generation Two and it's much better.
We have not tried it yet, but Azure integration would help a lot. Nowadays, it's all about having a multi-cloud platform. Integration with Azure is something we need to look into, especially on the SQL server to make sure the 2019 and 2017 SQL servers are supported.
The solution requires tighter integration capabilities.
There should be regional expansion in the availability of the solution. AWS and Azure offer much more availability right now. They have availability for almost all regions. Cloud is something that almost every region needs to have it, so they need to make sure availability exists in Qatar.
Overall, every solution can use small improvements here and there. This solution is the same. We're still in the early days of using it, however.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been assessing the solution and have not deployed it yet. We're assessing it alongside Microsoft Azure and AWS. We do have hands-on experience with the solution, however.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. Like any other cloud platform, every day there are improvements and enhancements being done, as well as products that have been added. It's becoming more and more stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. It had to be to manage the workload we have. Scalability is one of the most important aspects of any cloud solution.
We have about 100-150 users. We use it on a medium scale, and not too heavily right now.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't spoken with technical support yet.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've personally worked on Amazon Cloud Services. I'm certified in it. We're currently in the evaluation stage of a few different products.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It's straightforward with easy to manage sites. Deployment takes three to five minutes and the machines get provisions fast. We were impressed overall with the setup procedures.
Currently, there's just one person managing the solution, and eventually we'll need help from a system administrator and an AD person.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the implementation ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We're looking at a pay-as-you-go option for licensing. Ultimately, we're likely to pay monthly.
In terms of comparing the solution to Azure, the pricing is pretty competitive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We've been evaluating AWS, Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Azure.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. We're new to the cloud, so we need more time to evaluate its capabilities.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.