Lower TCO and Improved CI/CD Pipeline with OKE

This technical solution white paper outlines the transition of a client from on-premises infrastructure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) following a recent acquisition. The document details the challenges faced with the previous on-premise setup, including high costs and underutilization of resources during customer onboarding. The client chose OCI due to its compatibility with Oracle DB and its managed Kubernetes service, which provided a cost-effective solution without hidden fees. The paper also discusses the adoption of Oracle Cloud Autonomous DB, which dynamically scales to meet the client's needs, leading to significant cost savings. Furthermore, the integration of Gitlab for source code management and CI/CD pipelines is highlighted as a means to facilitate agile software development and improve deployment efficiency. The successful integration of OCI with Microsoft Active Directory and VPN is also documented, enhancing security and simplifying user management as the client expands their operations.