By Shazia Zahoor
Unlocking Multicloud Power: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Use Cases with Azure and Beyond
In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, multicloud strategies have become essential for organizations seeking agility, performance, and resilience. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is at the forefront of this trend, enabling seamless integration across major cloud platforms. In this post, we’ll explore real-world use cases for multicloud architectures, starting with OCI’s groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft Azure.
OCI and Microsoft Azure: A Seamless Split Stack Architecture
The OCI-Azure partnership, which began in 2019, was designed to remove traditional integration hurdles. By eliminating the need for a third-party FastConnect partner, OCI and Azure now offer a direct interconnect. This integration can be configured directly from the OCI Console or the Microsoft Azure Console—no additional intermediaries required.
The result?
- High throughput and low latency
- Predictable performance
- Built-in redundancy for high availability
This setup ensures business continuity for hybrid applications. You can run your databases on OCI and your applications on Azure, or vice versa. For instance, a SQL Server instance might reside on Azure, while the business logic runs on OCI. The configuration is straightforward, and our training lessons provide hands-on demonstrations to guide you through the process.
Connecting Beyond Azure: FastConnect Partners for Global Reach
What if your multicloud strategy includes platforms beyond Azure—such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform? That’s where OCI FastConnect partners come into play.
Depending on your region, you can connect to additional cloud providers using partners such as:
- Equinix, AT&T NetBond, Megaport – North America
- Singtel – Singapore
- Telefónica – Brazil
These partnerships offer the same advantages as the Azure interconnect:
- Low-latency connectivity
- High bandwidth
- Predictable and secure data transfer
This enables distributed cloud architectures, such as running AI/ML workloads on Google Cloud while maintaining core databases on OCI, all with optimized price-performance ratios.
SaaS and Native Integration Across Clouds
Oracle’s multicloud approach extends beyond infrastructure. Through SaaS integration, OCI supports connectivity between Oracle SaaS applications and third-party services, including Microsoft Azure. You can extend functionality across cloud environments by leveraging:
- The OCI-Azure interconnect
- Native site-to-site VPNs
- Hybrid networking solutions
Whether you’re enhancing enterprise applications or scaling across global regions, OCI’s flexible architecture and commitment to interoperability make it an ideal foundation for your multicloud strategy.
Embrace Multicloud with Confidence
OCI is purpose-built for multicloud environments, empowering businesses to combine the best of multiple cloud platforms with secure, high-performance connectivity. From direct Azure interconnects to global FastConnect partners, OCI gives you the tools to design the cloud architecture that best fits your unique business needs.
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