Setting up OCI
Setting up an Oracle database in OCI involves several steps. Here’s a guide to help you get started:
- Sign in to the Oracle Cloud console: Log in to your Oracle Cloud account using your credentials.
- Open the Oracle Database service: Once logged in, navigate to the Oracle Database service in the OCI console.
Create a database:
Click on the Create Database button.
Choose the workload type that best fits your use case (OLTP, Data Warehouse, Free Tier, and so on). - Configure database details:
Choose the Oracle Database version and edition you want to use (Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and so on).
Set the name for your database and select the VM shape for the compute resources. - Configure networking:
Choose the virtual cloud network (VCN) where the database will be deployed.
Configure subnet and private IP settings. - Set a security and SSH key:
Configure the SSH key for secure access to the compute instance.
Set up SSH key details and other security settings. - Choose storage options:
Configure storage options including block volume size, backup options, and the option to enable automatic backups. - Set up a database connection:
Provide a password for the Oracle Database administrative user (SYS, SYSTEM).
Optionally, you can enable SQL*Net access and specify network access rules. - Configure backup and recovery:
Set up backup and recovery options, including automated backups and data retention settings. - Review and create:
Review the configuration settings.
Click the Create button to initiate the database creation process. - Monitor and manage:
Once the database is provisioned, you can monitor its performance and manage it through the OCI console.
You can also use Oracle Cloud’s monitoring and management tools. - Connect to the database:
Obtain the public IP or private IP of the compute instance.
Use SSH to connect to the instance, and then use Oracle SQL*Plus or another database client to connect to the Oracle database.
Setting up an Oracle database in OCI offers a scalable and fully managed solution with various configuration options. The steps provided here offer a general overview, but the specifics may vary based on the Oracle Cloud console interface and updates. Be sure to refer to Oracle’s official documentation for the most up-to-date and detailed instructions.
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