Exploring migration techniques
The critical parts of information technology are data management, data access, and an internal repository. Without data, no relevant decisions can be made. When we shift systems to the cloud, it is inevitable that we need to transfer data as well. However, how do we do that if the data source is large? This section deals with the various techniques for data migration, so let’s dive right in!
OCI Data Transfer Service
Databases can be really extensive, even in petabytes. Moving repositories from data centers to clouds can take weeks or even months. Moving data over the public internet can be expensive, maybe even impossible due to an unreliable network, low speed, or security aspects. OCI Data Transfer Service offers you the option to order the transfer, which is then managed directly by Oracle. It is operated by the Oracle Cloud console or the Command-Line Interface (CLI). The data to be imported is shipped to Oracle, commonly on encrypted...
