Oracle Database@Azure now supports Oracle Database 19c on Exadata Exascale and New UAE Regions
Organizations around the world are accelerating their cloud modernization journeys with Oracle Database@Azure. Today, we’re excited to share two important updates that expand both the capabilities and global availability of Oracle Database@Azure: Oracle Database 19c support for Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure on Oracle Database@Azure General availability of UAE North and UAE Central regions Oracle Database 19c Now Supported on Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure on Oracle Database@Azure Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure is a next-generation architecture that provides elastic scaling, optimized performance, and cost efficiency for Oracle Database workloads. With today’s update, Oracle Database 19c—the long-term support release trusted by thousands of enterprises—can now run on Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure with Oracle Database@Azure. This update makes it easier than ever for customers to: Migrate without delay – Move existing 19c workloads to Azure using Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure without immediately needing to upgrade to 23ai. Optimize costs and performance – Take advantage of Exascale Infrastructure to realize performance benefits and granularly scale for mission-critical workloads. Prepare for the future – Modernize now on Exascale, while maintaining a clear path to upgrade when business priorities allow. With Oracle Database 19c support on Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure for Oracle Database@Azure, customers can bring their current database investments forward into a cloud-native, multicloud-ready model—while unlocking seamless integration with Microsoft services like Fabric, Copilot Studio, Sentinel and Azure AI Foundry. New Regional Availability: UAE North and UAE Central We’re also thrilled to announce the general availability of Oracle Database@Azure in the UAE, with two new regions now live: UAE North (Dubai) and UAE Central (Abu Dhabi). With these additions, Oracle Database@Azure expands its reach in the Middle East, helping organizations: Address data residency and compliance needs across regulated industries. Accelerate digital transformation initiatives with local access to mission-critical Oracle Database services running on Microsoft Azure. Unlock multicloud innovation by integrating Oracle Database with Azure services such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, and Microsoft Purview. Oracle Database@Azure is now available in 25 regions globally and 40 Availability Zones worldwide, including Australia East, Australia Southeast, Brazil South, Canada Central, Central India, Central US, East US, East US 2, France Central, Germany North, Germany West Central, Italy North, Japan East, Japan West, North Europe, Southeast Asia, South Central US, Sweden Central, UAE Central, UAE North, UK South, UK West, West US, West US2, and West US3. By the end of 2025, the service will expand to 8 additional regions, enhancing scalability and resilience worldwide. Three multi-zone regions will include Spain Central, Switzerland North, and West Europe. Five single-zone regions will include Brazil Southeast, Canada East, France South, North Central US, and South India. The global expansion of Oracle Database@Azure continues to align with Microsoft's best practices for Disaster Recovery. For more details, please refer to Microsoft's cross-region replication guidelines: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/reliability/regions-paired. Looking Ahead With Oracle Database 19c support on Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure for Oracle Database@Azure and new regional availability in UAE North and UAE Central, customers now have more options than ever to modernize with confidence, scale with flexibility, and innovate with AI-powered data services on Azure. We look forward to continuing to expand Oracle Database@Azure across more regions and delivering the capabilities customers need to unlock the full potential of their Oracle data. We invite you to our upcoming Oracle AI World events to learn more about the exciting growth of Oracle Database@Azure. Come join us in-person or virtually to learn more! Oracle Database@Azure Events: 10/13 – Oracle AI World (Las Vegas) 11/18 – Microsoft Ignite (San Francisco) Learn more: https://aka.ms/oracle Technical documentation: Overview - Oracle Database@Azure | Microsoft Learn Get skilled: https://aka.ms/ODAA_Learn Microsoft Azure Region policy: Azure region pairs and nonpaired regions | Microsoft Learn
Microsoft is headed to Oracle AI World 2025 in Las Vegas!
AI and data transformation are reshaping industries – and your Oracle data is at the heart of it. Join us at Oracle AI World to see how Microsoft and Oracle are partnering to unlock the full potential of your data with Oracle Database@Azure. Register now to reserve your seat and stop by booth #3005 to talk to experts and win prizes! Brett Tanzer will take the stage for Microsoft’s Spotlight Session Supercharge Oracle Data with Microsoft AI [SPO4095] Wednesday, Oct 15 | 4:45PM – 5:30PM Join Microsoft Vice President Brett Tanzer to see how Oracle customers are driving AI-powered innovation on Azure—using Fabric, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry to turn data into intelligent apps and real-time insights. More Microsoft sessions you won’t want to miss Tuesday, Oct 14 4:15PM – 5:00PM Unified data meets Azure intelligence: Fabric, Foundry and Copilot in action [LRN3888] Discover how to unlock AI-driven insights and automation with Oracle Database@Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI—empowering leaders to transform data into intelligent applications. Wednesday, Oct 15 11:00AM – 11:45AM Enterprise-Ready, AI-First: What’s New with Oracle Database@Azure [LRN3890] Learn how to transform Oracle workloads into intelligent, cloud-native solutions with Oracle Database@Azure—featuring enterprise-grade security, real-time AI innovation, and customer success stories; hear why Microsoft leads in multicloud innovation. Thursday, Oct 16 9:00AM – 9:45AM Accelerate Azure Migrations by Unlocking Access to Microsoft Experts & Programs [PAN4096] Drive Oracle migration with Microsoft’s expert guidance, strategic investments, and real-world customer success—see how organizations are modernizing with AI-ready solutions on Azure. Wednesday, Oct 15 2:30PM – 2:50PM Fast track to innovation with your Oracle data and Microsoft Fabric [THR3891] Attend this session to learn how to mirror Oracle data and apply Microsoft tools like Fabric, Power BI, and Copilot to drive real-time analytics, AI insights, and innovation across Azure. Wednesday, Oct 15 1:00PM – 1:45PM Multicloud Panel: Hear It from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle [PAN1163] Microsoft Vice President Brett Tanzer will highlight how OCI’s multicloud services, natively integrated with Azure, enable customers to modernize and innovate with Oracle Database while leveraging the scale and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud. Check out additional sessions featuring Microsoft and Oracle product experts. Tuesday, Oct 14 11:30AM – 12:15PM Multicloud in Motion: Reinventing the Enterprise with Accenture and Oracle [SOL4011] Tuesday, Oct 14 11:30AM – 12:15PM Multicloud Monitoring and Observability for Oracle Exadata and Database [SHO3229] Tuesday, Oct 14 12:50PM – 1:10PM Lloyds Banking Group Redefines Banking Operations with Multicloud [THR1340] Wednesday, Oct 15 9:45AM – 10:30AM GoldenGate Everywhere: Real-Time Multicloud Streaming with Azure and Google [SHO3050] Wednesday, Oct 15 10:30AM – 10:50AM How onsemi Transformed Enterprise Operations with AI Chatbots [THR3986] Wednesday, Oct 15 3:30PM – 4:15PM Develop Apps Using Oracle Database and AI on Microsoft Azure [LRN3298] Thursday, Oct 16 10:15AM – 11:00AM Pros, Cons, and Tips to Drive Innovation on Oracle Database@Azure [LRN3831] Thursday, Oct 16 11:30AM – 12:15PM Multicloud Maximum Availability: Migration Best Practices & Proven Architectures [LRN3496] Stop by the Microsoft booth (#3005) in the hub – where innovation meets fun! Connect with Microsoft and explore how Oracle Database@Azure can help accelerate your cloud strategy and unlock new possibilities with AI. Spin the wheel, enter raffles, and win prizes – all while exploring the most innovative Azure solutions that are driving enterprise transformation.
Expanding Global Reach and Enhancing Observability with Oracle Database@Azure
This blog is co-authored with Jeni Mattson, Principal Product Manager, Exadata and Database Cloud Product Management Microsoft and Oracle are excited to announce expanded regional availability in Germany North and introduce enhanced observability for Oracle Exadata VM Clusters and Oracle Exadata Infrastructure on Oracle Database@Azure. Oracle Database@Azure expands to Germany North – now available in 23 regions worldwide Oracle Database@Azure is rapidly expanding its global presence. Now available in Germany North, we’re bringing Oracle Database@Azure closer to customers around the world — helping meet data residency needs, reduce latency, and boost resiliency. Oracle Database@Azure is now available in 23 Azure regions globally – the most of any hyperscaler. The full list of supported regions includes: Australia East, Australia Southeast, Brazil South, Canada Central, Central India, Central US, East US, East US 2, France Central, Germany North, Germany West Central, Italy North, Japan East, Japan West, North Europe, Southeast Asia, South Central US, Sweden Central, UK South, UK West, West US, West US2 and West US3. Oracle Database@Azure will expand to 10 more regions by the end of 2025, further enhancing global scalability and resilience. Enhanced observability for Oracle Exadata on Oracle Database@Azure Exadata customers using Oracle Database@Azure now have more ways to monitor and manage their environment with enhanced observability for Exadata logs and events with Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel. This new capability provides deeper visibility into system behavior such as patching, failures, and cluster changes— directly in the Azure Portal. With native log observability in the Azure Portal, organizations can monitor both Exadata VM Clusters and Exadata Infrastructure at the same time. This expands operational visibility and brings Exadata environments into alignment with Azure’s monitoring and security ecosystem. Consolidating operational and database logs within Azure Monitor and Microsoft Sentinel provides end-to-end visibility into system health, performance, and user activity, strengthens security through advanced threat detection and compliance monitoring while streamlining operations with faster troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution across hybrid cloud environments. With the growing complexity of hybrid cloud environments, centralized observability is increasingly important. This new capability allows organizations to: Centralize monitoring for a unified, real time view of logs from Azure services and Oracle databases Correlate logs across Azure and Oracle services for simplified, proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Query logs using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics and set proactive alerts for critical events. Automate incident response and remediation. Customize dashboards and reports with deep log analysis and advanced querying capabilities with Kusto Query Language Integrate seamlessly with Azure services like Azure Security Center for threat detection and Microsoft Sentinel for SEIM and SOAR capabilities Support compliance and auditing by retaining logs and tracking changes and access with Azure policy Supported Log Types : Exadata VM cluster Life Cycle Management Logs Exadata Database logs Exadata Infrastructure Logs Exadata Data Guard logs Getting Started To get started, you can enable this feature in the Azure Portal, configure settings, integrate with partner solutions, and set up Microsoft Sentinel. Learn more in our detailed set up guide. Learn More Azure Monitor Logs - Azure Monitor | Microsoft Learn Log Analytics workspace overview - Azure Monitor | Microsoft Learn Onboard to Microsoft Sentinel | Microsoft LearnOracle Database@Azure: New Services, More Regions & Enhanced Security for Faster Innovation
Oracle and Microsoft continue to deepen their partnership to deliver mission-critical Oracle database services natively within Microsoft Azure. With Oracle Database@Azure, customers gain the power of Oracle’s best-in-class database technology running on Oracle infrastructure, fully integrated into the Azure ecosystem. Customers like The Craneware Group, Vodafone, Conduent, BV Liantis are benefitting from the latest capabilities from Oracle Database@Azure Today, we’re excited to announce a series of updates that make it even easier to adopt and scale this platform. These include the public preview of the Base Database Service, expanded availability in key global regions, enhanced networking capabilities now generally available, Azure Key Vault integrations, compliance with ISMAP and support for new deployment options with Exadata on Exascale. Each of these milestones brings more flexibility, performance, and control to customers building the next generation of data-driven applications in the cloud. Base Database Service is now available in Public Preview Many customers don’t need maximum horsepower—they just want an easy, cost-efficient way to run Oracle databases in the cloud. We’re excited to announce that Oracle Base Database Service is now in public preview on Oracle Database@Azure. Designed for customers just beginning their Oracle cloud journey—or looking to support dev/test and non-mission-critical workloads—this entry-level offering delivers the trusted Oracle Database engine on Oracle infrastructure, now co-located in Azure datacenters. With support for Oracle Database Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition 2 (19c and 23ai), Base Database Service offers built-in automation, consistent tooling, BYOL licensing, with pay-as-you-go pricing to independently scale compute and storage. It’s a simple, flexible way to run Oracle workloads natively in Azure—without overprovisioning or operational overhead. It’s a great option to get started with Oracle Database@Azure—and to grow when you’re ready. Enhanced networking capabilities for enterprise workloads Enterprise networking capabilities like Network Security Groups (NSG), Private Link, Global Peering, and ExpressRoute FastPath are now generally available for Oracle Database@Azure. Customers now benefit from enhanced security, higher performance, and improved connectivity to effortlessly integrate their Oracle databases with Azure services and infrastructure. Network Security Groups (NSG): Enforce fine-grained security policies, allowing customers to control access to their Oracle databases with ease. Private Link: Enable private, secure connections between Azure services and Oracle Database@Azure, reducing exposure to the public internet and enhancing compliance. Global Peering: Provide quick, high-speed interconnectivity across multiple Azure regions, improving disaster recovery and cross-region data replication. ExpressRoute FastPath: Optimize networking performance with direct, ultra-low-latency connections between apps hosted on Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and databases on Oracle Database@Azure. Accelerate migrations from on-premises environments to Oracle Database@Azure, ensuring fast, easy data transfer for mission-critical workloads like real-time analytics and financial transactions. These capabilities make Oracle Database@Azure even more powerful, secure, and enterprise-ready—no compromises, no complexity. Visit this page for more details: Network planning for Oracle Database@Azure | Microsoft Learn Bring Your Own Keys: Now Store Oracle TDE Keys in Azure Key Vault with Oracle Database@Azure We’re excited to announce that Oracle Database@Azure now supports storing Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) keys in Azure Key Vault (AKV)—a significant milestone for organizations seeking full control over their encryption strategy. Customers can choose from AKV Standard, Premium, or Managed HSM, with options tailored to meet a wide range of security, compliance, isolation, and performance requirements. This capability is now generally available for Oracle Database@Azure customers using Oracle Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure, aligning with the stringent security and compliance standards of regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government. Read the announcement blog to learn more. Bringing Oracle Database@Azure to 6 new regions We’re pleased to announce the continued global expansion of Oracle Database@Azure, now available in South Central US, Sweden Central, North Europe, West US2, West US3, and Japan West! This addition brings Oracle’s industry-leading database services even closer to enterprise workloads, supporting greater data residency, lower latency, and improved regional resilience. With these launches, Oracle Database@Azure is now available in 22 Azure regions globally—the highest among all hyperscalers. The full list of supported regions includes: Australia East, Australia Southeast, Brazil South, Canada Central, Central India, Central US, East US, East US 2, France Central, Germany West Central, Italy North, Japan East, Japan West, North Europe, Southeast Asia, South Central US, Sweden Central, UK South, UK West, West US, West US2 and West US3. By the end of 2025, the service will expand to 11 additional regions, enhancing scalability and resilience worldwide. 4 multi-zone regions will include Spain Central, Switzerland North, UAE North, and West Europe. 7 single-zone regions will include Brazil Southeast, Canada East, France South, Germany North, North Central US, South India, and UAE Central. The global expansion of Oracle Database@Azure will continue to align with Microsoft's best practices for Disaster Recovery. Exadata Exascale: Single Node Cluster Support Now Available Finally, we’re introducing single node cluster support for Exadata Exascale. This new deployment option is tailored for customers who need the performance and automation of Exadata, but with a smaller footprint. Whether it’s for dedicated workloads, development environments, or operational simplicity, the single-node configuration provides a flexible and resource-efficient alternative to multi-node clusters—without compromising on core capabilities. It's yet another way Oracle Database@Azure is meeting customers where they are, both technically and strategically. Compliance and regulatory alignment in Japan: Oracle Database@Azure now supports ISMAP Security and compliance are foundational to Oracle Database@Azure—and the addition of Azure Key Vault integration strengthens support for enterprise and industry requirements across global markets. Oracle Database@Azure now supports ISMAP (Information System Security Management and Assessment Program), Japan’s government-backed certification program for cloud service providers. This makes Oracle Database@Azure a strong fit for organizations operating in regulated sectors in Japan, including finance, healthcare, and the public sector. Combined with Azure Key Vault’s support for FIPS 140-2 Level 2 and Level 3 compliance, organizations can confidently meet their internal and regulatory encryption key management obligations. Get Started today! Getting started with Oracle Database@Azure is simple. The service is available directly through the Azure Marketplace, supports Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitments (MACC), and enables customers to bring their own Oracle licenses (BYOL) or use Unlimited License Agreements (ULA). Integrated provisioning through Azure Resource Manager, CLI, and Terraform provides a consistent, automated experience. And with collaborative support from Microsoft and Oracle, customers can operate with confidence at every stage of their journey. Oracle Database@Azure continues to grow, evolve, and empower organizations to do more with their data—securely, efficiently, and globally. Contact your Microsoft sales team. Visit https://aka.ms/oracle and technical docs pages to learn more. Learn how to migrate and manage your Oracle databases in Azure. With Oracle Database@Azure running on OCI in Azure datacenters, customers benefit from: Analytics and insights – Combine Oracle and non-Oracle data with Microsoft Fabric for unified analytics, including AI-driven insights via Copilot and visualization using PowerBI. Comprehensive Data Governance & Compliance – Leverage Microsoft Purview to ensure robust data governance, security, and compliance across Oracle databases and Azure services, enabling unified data discovery, classification, and policy enforcement. AI-Powered Innovation – Build scalable, intelligent applications using Azure App Service, AKS, Azure DevOps, and AI services like Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, and Azure Machine Learning. Enterprise-Grade Security– Strengthen enterprise security with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) for proactive threat detection and response, combined with Entra ID for robust identity protection and access management Seamless Cloud Migration & Integration – Simplify and accelerate Oracle database transitions to the cloud with Oracle Zero-Downtime Migration and Azure Migrate, ensuring seamless integration with native Azure services. Flexible & Cost-Effective Deployment – Benefit from OCI pricing parity, hybrid cloud connectivity, streamlined licensing, and enterprise agreements, ensuring predictable costs and procurement flexibility. Unified Support & High Availability – Enjoy joint Microsoft-Oracle enterprise-grade support, validated Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) at Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, and built-in disaster recovery and failover protections. Future-Proof Cloud Architecture – Run Oracle workloads natively on Azure with a fully tested, validated, and supported cloud service from two of the most trusted names in enterprise computing.Empower Your Encryption Strategy using Azure Key Vault for Oracle Database@Azure
This blog is co-authored with Pravin Jha, Principal Product Manager, Exadata and Database Cloud Product Management Many enterprises run mission-critical applications on Oracle Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure in Azure. Organizations have relied on Oracle Wallet, OCI Vault, or Oracle Key Vault for storing Master Encryption Keys (MEKs) for TDE. As more enterprises standardize their key management practices around Azure Key Vault, native AKV integration for Oracle Database@Azure has been a priority for our customers. Today, we are thrilled to announce a major security milestone for customers running Oracle Database@Azure. Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) keys can now be securely stored and managed using Azure Key Vault (AKV). This new feature allows customers to standardize key management for their Oracle databases with existing Azure-based governance, monitoring, auditing, and key lifecycle management tools. Organizations enjoy greater control over their data encryption lifecycle and meet their enterprise security and compliance standards. Why This Matters: Unified Key Management for Enterprise Workloads Many enterprises standardize their key management in Azure, and this new integration provides a centralized place for customers to manage their keys and secrets. This adds greater flexibility and key ownership for Oracle Database@Azure users. With this integration, customers can now: Store and manage Oracle database MEKs directly in Azure Key Vault (AKV) - Maintain full ownership and control over TDE encryption keys within Azure’s trusted security boundary. Seamlessly manage keys via Azure and OCI interfaces. Perform key lifecycle operations using the Azure interface—including creation, permission management, policy control and versioning. Rotate MEKs via the OCI interface without requiring database restarts. Change database key management from Oracle Wallet to Azure Key Vault. Eliminate the need for external key management systems, simplifying operations. Choose the Right Key Management Option for Your Needs Oracle Database@Azure customers can now choose between AKV Standard, AKV Premium and AKV Managed HSM key management options tailored for different security, compliance, isolation and performance needs. AKV Standard: Prototyping, dev/test scenarios (Not for production workloads) AKV Premium: Production workloads needing HSM-backed key protection. Managed HSM: For highly sensitive, regulatory-heavy workloads needing full isolation and control. Tip: For production Oracle Database@Azure workloads, AKV Premium or AKV Managed HSM is strongly recommended. Key use cases Here is how customers can use this capability: Provision New Databases with Azure Key Vault Keys Choose AKV as your preferred key store directly from the OCI interface during database deployment. Post-Provisioning Key Management Switch Migrate existing Oracle Database@Azure workloads from Oracle Wallet to AKV, without impacting database operations. Non-Disruptive Key Rotation Rotate MEKs using OCI commands—no downtime, no database restart needed. Backup and Disaster Recovery Compatibility AKV-stored keys fully support Oracle backup, restore, and the same region Data Guard operations. Operational Transparency Across DB Lifecycle Events Key usage remains consistent across PDB clone, relocate, and remote database management workflows. Ready to Get Started? If you are an Oracle Database@Azure customer and want to start using Azure-managed keys, reach out to your Oracle or Azure account team to onboard this capability. Start protecting your Oracle TDE keys with Azure Key Vault immediately and unlock a new level of control, compliance, and operational simplicity. Unlock the next level of data security—your keys, your control. Contact your Microsoft or Oracle sales team today! 📎 Learn More Manage Oracle TDE with Azure Key Vault | Microsoft Learn Oracle Database@Azure Azure Key Vault Integration for Oracle Database@Azure Azure Key Vault Documentation How to choose the right key management solution - How to choose between Azure Key Vault, Azure Managed HSM, Azure Dedicated HSM, and Azure Payment HSM | Microsoft LearnAccelerate AI on Oracle Databases with Open Mirroring, Fabric Data Agent, and Azure AI Foundry
Additional Contributors: Venkat Ramakrishnan, Amir Jafari, Wilson Lee, Maraki Ketema As organizations accelerate their hybrid cloud adoption strategies, Oracle Database@Azure has emerged as a critical platform for running Oracle database workloads using Exadata, Autonomous, Exadata Exascale and Base databases for customers of all sizes. However, deriving real-time, AI-powered insights in hybrid settings have historically posed the following significant challenges: Latency and Complexity: Connecting to Oracle Databases and data ingestion requires substantial effort with setup, configuration, customization and maintenance. Missing simple solution to bring Oracle change data into Microsoft Fabric: Lack of seamless way to bring change data from Oracle databases into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric. High Operational Overhead: Reliance on third-party tools and manual ETL processes significantly increased costs and complexity. Recent advancements in Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI Foundry are helping Oracle Database@Azure customers tackle these challenges. With Open Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric - a powerful feature that extends Mirroring in Fabric based on open Delta Lake table format - and the integration of Oracle (OCI) GoldenGate 23ai, customers can now replicate data from Oracle Databases into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric achieving low-latency, high-throughput replication without the need for complex ETL pipelines. Additionally, Oracle (OCI) GoldenGate 23ai helps unlock moving data from enterprise data sources (for example, DB2, Amazon Aurora) that support change data capture into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric. Azure AI Foundry through its AI Agent service now supports native integration with Microsoft Fabric, enabling seamless access to Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Power BI datasets. This empowers AI agents built using Azure AI foundry to retrieve knowledge directly from Fabric for advanced data-driven insights and responses. Together with Oracle GoldenGate’s integration into Open Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI foundry’s AI capabilities, organizations can now achieve seamless, near real-time data replication, enable advanced AI capabilities drastically reducing engineering efforts and time to insight. Unlocking AI-Powered Capabilities in Microsoft Fabric Once data is landed in Fabric OneLake, customers can build data agents, a native AI capability that allows users to interact with different data sources, including Oracle Database@Azure databases using natural language. This enables rapid development of AI-powered analytics, decision models, and business insights without writing complex SQL queries or requiring deep technical expertise. Fabric data agents interpret and synthesize organizational information, determine which data sources to use, how to combine them, and surface the insights that matter most. As a result, data becomes more accessible across the organization, enabling faster, more informed decisions. Integration Overview: From Oracle to AI Insights Data Replication into OneLake in Microsoft Fabric via Open Mirroring Oracle data is replicated in near real-time using Oracle GoldenGate integration into Open Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric. To setup the necessary replication from Oracle, please refer to the Oracle’s official documentation. Shortcut to Lakehouse A shortcut is established to link the mirrored data to a Lakehouse, serving as an effective way to enable a data agent in Microsoft Fabric. Enable data agent in Microsoft Fabric The data agent is then configured on the Lakehouse to process structured data and respond to natural language queries. Configuring the Fabric data agent involves specifying relevant tables from the lakehouse and providing AI instructions and example queries. Together, these elements enable the Fabric data agent to deliver more accurate and relevant results. Below is a showcase of how a native Microsoft Fabric data Agent is enabled on Oracle Database@Azure Exadata sample Sales database mirrored into Microsoft Fabric. It highlights how Fabric data agent simplifies getting insights from your data in seconds, without the need to write complex SQL queries. Integrate with Azure AI Foundry For advanced AI workflows, the Fabric data agent can integrate with Azure AI Foundry as a knowledge source, enabling multi-agent communication. This integration securely grounds Azure AI agent outputs in enterprise knowledge, ensuring that responses are accurate, relevant, and contextually aware. In addition to structured data from Fabric, through Azure AI Foundry’s Agent service, the Azure AI agent can also leverage unstructured data sources, making it more intelligent and knowledge-driven. Extending Insights with Azure AI Foundry Azure AI Foundry’s Agent Service enables the development of intelligent agents that aggregate data from multiple sources including Microsoft Fabric and external file systems. Leveraging its integration with Azure AI Search and Microsoft OneLake, users can include unstructured data such as documents, logs, and other knowledge bases in the agent’s reasoning. User can leverage two key methods for grounding AI agents with such unstructured data: Direct OneLake Integration: Connect Fabric files via Azure AI Foundry's Data + index features. Azure AI Search: Index unstructured data through Azure AI Search and link it to the AI agent for enhanced retrieval and comprehension. Once configured, the AI agent can seamlessly respond to queries by combining insights from structured and unstructured data sources. Below is a showcase of an Azure AI agent built in Azure AI Foundry using Fabric’s data agent and unstructured files (.csvs) indexed using Azure AI Search. This Agent is grounded with data mirrored from a sample Sales database running on Oracle Database@Azure Exadata workload into Microsoft Fabric and customer survey data on product feedback. Licensing and Pricing Oracle Database@Azure: Oracle Database@Azure offers pricing at parity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), allowing customers to use existing Oracle licenses (BYOL), Unlimited License Agreements (ULAs), or purchase license-included options. Available through the Azure Marketplace, it supports Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitments (MACC) and qualifies for Oracle Support Rewards, helping reduce support costs. All Microsoft services remain available at standard pricing for all customers. Microsoft Fabric: Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric offers free compute of the mirroring engine and free storage per tiered Fabric capacity. For more details, please refer to Mirroring cost details. For Data agents in Microsoft Fabric, refer to data agent consumption for further details. Azure AI Foundry: Pricing depends on the compute and usage tier selected. Refer to Azure AI Foundry pricing. Organizations running Oracle Databases on Premise, on Azure IaaS, Oracle Database@Azure workloads on Exadata, Autonomous, Exascale, Base databases, any data source supported by Oracle (OCI) GoldenGate can now unlock real-time, AI-powered analytics with the combined strength of Oracle (OCI) GoldenGate integration into Open Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric, Fabric data agent and Azure AI Foundry. This solution simplifies the complexity of data replication, reduces integration costs, and enables natural language interactions with enterprise data accelerating smarter decision-making powered by AI across the business. Get Started Today Now is the time to modernize your Oracle environments with Oracle Database@Azure, delivering greater agility, AI-driven insights, and enterprise-grade security. Click here to get started today and connect with your local Microsoft sales team. We encourage you to try out these new features and let us know what you think: Learn everything about Oracle Database@Azure Get started with a free Fabric trial Learn more about Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric and Open Mirroring in Microsoft Fabric Learn more about GoldenGate – Oracle (OCI) GoldenGate, Oracle GoldenGate 23ai Certification Matrix Submit your feedback here.Build secure, AI-ready apps with Oracle Database@Azure – Join Us at Oracle Dev Tour Bengaluru
Microsoft is proud to be an Elite Sponsor of the Oracle Dev Tour in Bengaluru. Join us to explore how Oracle Database@Azure helps developers build secure, intelligent, and scalable applications. Leverage advanced analytics with Microsoft Fabric, integrate AI using Azure AI Foundry, and govern data with Microsoft Purview. Build with tools you already use—like Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot—while ensuring enterprise-grade security. Don’t miss this chance to innovate at the intersection of Oracle and Azure. At this event, you’ll connect with Oracle and Microsoft experts, explore the latest tools, and discover how to supercharge your apps by combining Oracle’s mission-critical database with the breadth of Azure’s cloud services. Oracle Database@Azure is a fully integrated offering that brings Oracle’s high-performance database services—including Exadata, Autonomous, Exadata Exascale and Base Database—directly into Microsoft Azure data centers. Developers can now run their Oracle-powered workloads alongside their Azure applications with minimal latency and maximum agility. Here’s what developers can expect: Build smarter apps using Oracle Database@Azure directly inside the Azure portal, with unified identity, billing, and management. Unlock analytics and AI with Microsoft Fabric, AI Foundry and Azure AI services to make your data work harder—and smarter—for your applications. Use familiar tools like Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot to modernize legacy apps or build new experiences with minimal friction. Connecting with our experts on real-world use cases, best practices, and hands-on demos on how to bring together Oracle data and Azure services for true innovation. Whether you’re building enterprise-grade systems, modern APIs, or event-driven architectures, Oracle Database@Azure offers a trusted foundation with built-in scalability, performance, and availability. This unique collaboration is reshaping how applications are architected—offering you the best of Oracle and Azure in a single cloud experience. Register Now: https://www.oracle.com/in/developer/dev-tour/ Register for the session: Unlock Insights and Action: Oracle Data meets Microsoft Fabric and AI Agents Session Learn more about Oracle Database@Azure: https://aka.ms/oracle Can’t attend in person? Scan this QR code and fill out the form to connect with our experts
Issues with Oracle Database Classification in Microsoft Purview
Hello, I'm testing the registration of an Oracle on-prem database with Microsoft Purview. The scan is running successfully and ingesting metadata, but it is not identifying any classifications. although this dataset is used with SQL Server and works properly, showing all the classifications, there is a section discussing this saying that If the user is not the owner of the table, the scan will run successfully and ingest metadata, but will not identify any classifications. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/register-scan-oracle-source#required-permissions-for-scan But it's already done and the user have all the select roles and system roles. Could anyone help i don't know where is the problem Thanks in advanceAnnouncing Oracle Database@Azure in Australia Southeast (Melbourne) and East US 2
Microsoft and Oracle are pleased to announce the expansion of Oracle Database@Azure availability to Australia Southeast (Melbourne) and East US 2! Oracle Database@Azure is now available in 15 regions globally – Australia East, Australia Southeast, Brazil South, Canada Central, Central US, East US, East US 2, France Central, Germany West Central, Italy North, Japan East, Southeast Asia, UK South, UK West and West US. By the end of 2025, the service will expand to 17 additional regions, enhancing scalability and resilience worldwide. 9 multi-zone regions will include Central India, North Europe, South Central US, Spain Central, Sweden Central, UAE North, West Europe, West US 2, and West US 3. 8 single-zone regions will include Brazil Southeast, Canada East, France South, Germany North, Japan West, North Central US, South India, and UAE Central. The global expansion of Oracle Database@Azure will continue to align with Microsoft's best practices for Disaster Recovery. For more details, please refer to Microsoft's cross-region replication guidelines. - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/reliability/regions-paired The continued expansion of Oracle Database@Azure across our global regions underscores our commitment to delivering unrivaled cloud services, fostering enterprise innovation, and meeting the diverse needs of our customers. We invite you to our upcoming Oracle Cloud World events to learn more about the exciting growth of Oracle Database@Azure. Come join us in-person or virtually to learn more! Oracle Cloud World Events: 4/10 – Frankfurt Learn more: https://aka.ms/oracle Technical documentation: Overview - Oracle Database@Azure | Microsoft Learn Get skilled: https://aka.ms/ODAA_Learn Azure region pairs and nonpaired regions | Microsoft Learn Learn about Azure region pairs and regions without a pair.Oracle Database@Azure adds support for Base Database Service, Exadata Exascale, & other enhancements
Oracle customers of all sizes rely on Oracle databases to run their mission-critical workloads, from financial systems to global supply chains. As they navigate digital transformation, they want to modernize their databases and applications in the cloud while enabling advanced AI, real-time analytics, and automation. That’s why Microsoft and Oracle partnered to create Oracle Database@Azure – and now we’re adding more options to serve customers of all sizes with Oracle Base Database Service coming soon and Exadata Exascale now generally available. Additionally, we’re expanding our regional availability for Oracle Database@Azure to the East US 2 region and adding important networking enhancements. Oracle Base Database Service - coming soon! Not every database workload requires extreme performance. Some businesses need a simple, cost-effective way to run Oracle databases in Azure—without the overhead of managing infrastructure. We are pleased to announce that Oracle Base Database Service will soon be available on Oracle Database@Azure. Base Database Service will run Oracle Database Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition 2 versions of 19c and 23ai on virtual machines. It offers automated database lifecycle management for reduced administration, low-code application development for faster deployment, and independently scalable compute and storage with pay-as-you-go pricing for flexible workload demands. Base Database Service provides a low-friction, cost-effective entry point to Oracle Database@Azure so Oracle database customers can scale effortlessly and unlock agility in the cloud. Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure is now generally available Now workloads of any size can benefit from the performance, reliability, and availability benefits of high performance Exadata infrastructure with Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure running in Azure datacenters. By leveraging Exascale’s intelligent data architecture, businesses can reduce infrastructure costs, making high-performance Oracle databases more accessible. Its highly elastic, cost-efficient solution enables organizations of any size to balance automation with control, and optimize AI, analytics, and transactional workloads. Azure customers can purchase Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure through the Azure Marketplace via a custom private offer or pay-as-you-go model, with the option of using Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). Existing Oracle Database customers can also bring their own license (BYOL) or use Unlimited License Agreements (ULAs). With Exascale infrastructure, organizations only pay for the compute and storage resources used starting with a highly affordable minimum size—all within Azure’s trusted cloud ecosystem. Other announcements In addition to the support for new Oracle database services, we’re proud to announce more capabilities and choice for our customers. Bringing Oracle Database@Azure to East US 2 We’re pleased to announce the expansion of Oracle Database@Azure availability to the East US 2 region of Azure. With this addition, Oracle Database@Azure is now available in 14 regions globally which is the highest amongst all hyperscalers – Australia East, Brazil South, Canada Central, East US, East US 2, Central US, France Central, Germany West Central, Italy North, Japan East, Southeast Asia, UK South, UK West and West US. By the end of 2025, the service will expand to 18 additional regions, enhancing scalability and resilience worldwide. Eight multi-zone regions will include Central India, North Europe, South Central US, Spain Central, Sweden Central, UAE North, West US 2, and West US 3. 10 single-zone regions will include Australia Southeast, Brazil Southeast, Canada East, France South, Germany North, Japan West, North Central US, South India, West Europe, and UAE Central. Microsoft is the only cloud provider offering a unique combination of multi- and single-zone regions to offer Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) at Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers for the highest levels of availability, disaster recovery, failover, and operational continuity. The global expansion of Oracle Database@Azure will continue to support alignment with Microsoft's best practices for Disaster Recovery. For more details, please refer to Microsoft's cross-region replication guidelines. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/reliability/regions-paired Supercharging Performance with Oracle Exadata X11M To help customers get even more from their Oracle databases in Azure, we’re excited to announce that Oracle Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure on Oracle Database@Azure now supports Oracle Exadata X11M. This next-generation architecture delivers significantly increased performance for your AI, analytics, and mission-critical workloads compared to the previous generation — all without increasing infrastructure or consumption costs. Enhanced networking capabilities for enterprise workloads We’re continuing to enhance Oracle Database@Azure for enterprise workloads with new networking capabilities. With the addition of Network Security Groups (NSG), Private Link, Global Peering, and ExpressRoute FastPath, customers now benefit from enhanced security, higher performance, and improved connectivity to effortlessly integrate their Oracle databases with Azure services and infrastructure. Network Security Groups (NSG): Enforce fine-grained security policies, allowing customers to control access to their Oracle databases with ease. Private Link: Enable private, secure connections between Azure services and Oracle Database@Azure, reducing exposure to the public internet and enhancing compliance. Global Peering: Provide quick, high-speed interconnectivity across multiple Azure regions, improving disaster recovery and cross-region data replication. ExpressRoute FastPath: Optimize networking performance with direct, ultra-low-latency connections between apps hosted on Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and databases on Oracle Database@Azure. Accelerate migrations from on-premises environments to Oracle Database@Azure, ensuring fast, easy data transfer for mission-critical workloads like real-time analytics and financial transactions. With Oracle Database@Azure running on OCI in Azure datacenters, customers benefit from: Analytics and insights – Combine Oracle and non-Oracle data with Microsoft Fabric for unified analytics, including AI-driven insights via Copilot and visualization using PowerBI. Comprehensive Data Governance & Compliance – Leverage Microsoft Purview to ensure robust data governance, security, and compliance across Oracle databases and Azure services, enabling unified data discovery, classification, and policy enforcement. AI-Powered Innovation – Build scalable, intelligent applications using Azure App Service, AKS, Azure DevOps, and AI services like Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, and Azure Machine Learning. Enterprise-Grade Security– Strengthen enterprise security with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) for proactive threat detection and response, combined with Entra ID for robust identity protection and access management Seamless Cloud Migration & Integration – Simplify and accelerate Oracle database transitions to the cloud with Oracle Zero-Downtime Migration and Azure Migrate, ensuring seamless integration with native Azure services. Flexible & Cost-Effective Deployment – Benefit from OCI pricing parity, hybrid cloud connectivity, streamlined licensing, and enterprise agreements, ensuring predictable costs and procurement flexibility. Unified Support & High Availability – Enjoy joint Microsoft-Oracle enterprise-grade support, validated Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) at Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, and built-in disaster recovery and failover protections. Future-Proof Cloud Architecture – Run Oracle workloads natively on Azure with a fully tested, validated, and supported cloud service from two of the most trusted names in enterprise computing. Get Started Today Now is the time to unlock new possibilities. Get started today and take your enterprise workloads to the next level with Oracle Database@Azure. Contact your Microsoft sales team. Visit https://aka.ms/oracle to learn more. Learn how to migrate and manage your Oracle databases in Azure.
