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Oracle Database 12.1 Enterprise Edition

AWS Databases

Oracle Database 12.1 Enterprise Edition, preconfigured on tuned Linux for mission critical workloads.

Base
Hardened build
minimal ports, security patches applied at build time
Access
Unique credentials
generated on first boot, readable only by root
Verified
Boots working
services pass a health gate before release
Support
24/7, 365 days
by email and live chat, 24 hour response SLA

Overview

Oracle Database 12.1 Enterprise Edition is a relational database engine that introduced the multitenant architecture and pluggable databases, suited to demanding transactional and analytical workloads. This image runs it on a tuned Linux base ready for production on AWS.

Why the cloudimg image

cloudimg delivers a hardened, patched Linux with the database preconfigured and enhanced networking and storage tuned for reliability and throughput. Use your existing Enterprise Edition entitlements under Bring Your Own License, backed by 24/7 Oracle specialist support with an average one hour response.

Common uses

  • Mission critical OLTP
  • Multitenant consolidation
  • Analytical workloads

Key features

  • 24/7 Oracle experts - average one hour response from cloudimg.
  • Linux performance tuned - ENA and EBS optimisation for high throughput and reliability.
  • Bring Your Own License - use existing Oracle Enterprise Edition entitlements.

Description

This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for cloudimg support services.

## Oracle Database 12.1 Enterprise Edition AMI by cloudimg

Deploy Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition on AWS in minutes with a production-hardened AMI backed by 24x7x365 expert DBA support from cloudimg. Purpose-built for DBAs, cloud architects, and IT teams at enterprises running mission-critical workloads who need a supported, optimized Oracle image on AWS.

## Key Capabilities

  • Multi-tenant architecture - Consolidate workloads using pluggable databases (PDBs) to reduce overhead and simplify management across development, test, and production environments.
  • Real Application Clusters (RAC) ready - Architect high-availability clusters that survive node or instance failures for continuous uptime.
  • Advanced Security - Oracle Advanced Security option supports Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Oracle Net encryption to protect data at rest and in transit.
  • In-Memory analytics - Accelerate queries with columnar in-memory processing for real-time reporting alongside OLTP workloads.
  • Partitioning - Manage large tables efficiently with range, hash, and composite partitioning for improved query performance.

## AWS Integration and Optimization

  • One-click launch - Production-ready deployment on popular Linux instances. Pre-installed AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, and SSM Agent enable unified monitoring and automation from the start.
  • Enhanced Networking (ENA) - Up to 25 Gbps per-flow bandwidth for GoldenGate replication, Data Pump transfers, and RMAN backups.
  • EBS optimization - Automatic EBS-optimized configuration for sustained I/O throughput on gp3 and io2 volumes.
  • Bring Your Own License (BYOL) - Use existing Oracle Enterprise Edition entitlements to avoid duplicate licensing costs.

## Security and Hardening

  • Latest Oracle and OS security patches applied at build time.
  • EBS encryption supported for data-at-rest protection using AWS KMS.
  • Minimal attack surface with only required ports (1521 for Oracle Net listener) open by default.
  • Oracle Net encryption configurable for data-in-transit protection between clients and the database.
  • Pre-configured for integration with AWS Security Groups and VPC network isolation.

## Common Use Cases

  • Mission-critical ERP, billing, and financial systems requiring guaranteed uptime and expert DBA support.
  • SaaS platforms leveraging multitenant pluggable databases to consolidate hundreds of schemas on a single container database.
  • Data warehousing with partitioning and in-memory analytics for fast reporting.
  • High-availability deployments using Oracle RAC across multiple Availability Zones.

## 24x7 cloudimg Support

Every subscription includes round-the-clock access to Oracle-certified engineers who install, operate, and optimize Oracle on AWS. Support includes SLA-backed ticketing with a guaranteed 24-hour response time and an average one-hour initial response, plus architecture guidance for sizing, licensing, and migration planning.

## Evaluation and Next Steps

Launch the AMI on a smaller instance type (such as m5.large) to validate your workload before scaling to production. Contact cloudimg for a complimentary architecture review to determine optimal instance sizing, storage configuration, and licensing alignment for your environment.

## Related cloudimg Oracle AMIs

*This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution provided by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance, and support. Oracle and Oracle Database trademarks are the property of their respective owners and do not imply endorsement.*

Related technologies

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