What You'll Learn
Understand OCI's core infrastructure services
Create and configure an OCI account and tenancy
Design and deploy a Virtual Cloud Network (VCN)
Organize resources using OCI compartments
Generate and manage SSH key pairs for instance access
Select the correct Oracle EBS compute image
Configure compute instance shape, storage, and networking
Validate instance settings before launch
Establish SSH connectivity to a running EBS instance
Use shell scripts to start and stop Oracle Applications
Course Overview
Section 1 — Overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (30 min)
Before provisioning your EBS instance, this section builds the foundational OCI knowledge
you need. Three focused subtopics cover cloud computing fundamentals, OCI's core service
catalog, and the enterprise-grade advantages OCI brings to Oracle EBS deployments.
Subtopic 1 — Introduction to Cloud Computing
Covers the three cloud service models — Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a
Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) — and how each applies to Oracle EBS.
Reviews public, private, and hybrid deployment models with their trade-offs. Discusses the
key advantages of cloud adoption (scalability, cost flexibility, global reach) alongside
common challenges (data security, compliance, connectivity).
Subtopic 2 — Core Features of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
A tour of OCI's primary service areas relevant to an EBS deployment:
Compute: Virtual Machines, Bare Metal instances, Container services, and OCI compute shapes — choosing the right shape for EBS
Storage: Block Storage (boot and data volumes), Object Storage (backups), and File Storage (shared file systems)
Networking: Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN), subnets, VPNs, Internet Gateways, and Load Balancers
Database: Autonomous Database, Oracle DB on VMs/Bare Metal, and Exadata Cloud Service options
Subtopic 3 — Benefits of OCI for Enterprise EBS
Why OCI is the recommended platform for Oracle EBS deployments:
Scalability: Resize compute and storage on demand without downtime
Performance & Reliability: High-throughput networking and SLA-backed uptime
Security & Compliance: Encryption at rest and in transit, IAM policies, GDPR and HIPAA support
Cost-Effectiveness: Pay-as-you-go pricing, free tier availability, no upfront infrastructure cost
Innovation & Integration: Native AI/ML services, IoT support, and deep Oracle application integration
Course Curriculum — 8 Lessons
1
Create an OCI AccountSign up for Oracle Cloud, configure your tenancy, and verify your account settings.
2
Create a CompartmentOrganize your OCI resources into a logical compartment for the EBS deployment.
3
Create a Virtual Cloud Network (VCN)Configure the VCN, subnets, internet gateway, and security lists for EBS connectivity.
4
Create an SSH Key PairGenerate public/private SSH key pairs required for secure instance access.
5
Create an Instance — Select ImageNavigate the OCI Marketplace and select the correct Oracle EBS R12.2.11 compute image.
6
Create an Instance — Configure InstanceSet the compute shape, assign the VCN and subnet, attach the SSH key, and configure storage.
7
Create an Instance — Validate SettingsReview all instance configuration settings before launching the provisioning process.
8
Create an Instance — Establish SSH ConnectivityConnect to the running EBS instance via SSH and verify Oracle Applications services are running.