Presented by Kalyan Kaki and Tushar Pandit at Microsoft Ignite 2025, this session explores how to migrate and modernize Oracle workloads using Azure, with deep dives into security, data integration, and AI-powered modernization.

How to Modernize Oracle Workloads on Azure | BRK162

Overview

This Microsoft Ignite 2025 session, delivered by Kalyan Kaki and Tushar Pandit, provides a roadmap for organizations seeking to migrate and modernize their Oracle applications and databases by leveraging Microsoft Azure’s cloud services.

Key Agenda Points

  • Oracle Database at Azure and AI Integration: Understanding how Oracle workloads can move seamlessly to Azure, benefiting from the secure and high-performance Azure network.
  • Demonstration: Agent Usage Across Sales Teams: Showcasing practical adoption within business processes.
  • Oracle Database Cloud Services and Adoption: Exploring Azure’s portfolio for Oracle database workloads and enterprise adoption strategies.
  • Portfolio Overview: Details on available Oracle Database services within Azure, including deployment models and configurations.
  • Oracle MAA Configurations: Recap of Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) for high resilience.
  • Azure Marketplace Procurement: Streamlining financial transactions and subscriptions for Oracle on Azure.
  • Security Integrations: How Azure Key Vault and Sentinel enhance the security posture of Oracle workloads.
  • Frontier AI and Data Unification: Using Microsoft Fabric to combine Oracle data with other critical sources and harness the potential of Azure AI for application modernization.

Detailed Session Topics

1. Migrating Oracle to Azure

  • Outline of steps and considerations for moving on-premises Oracle applications and databases to Azure’s cloud infrastructure.
  • Benefits such as operational streamlining, increased agility, and cost flexibility.

2. Data Unification with Microsoft Fabric

  • Techniques for combining Oracle data with other enterprise data sources.
  • Leveraging Microsoft Fabric for business intelligence, analytics, and unified data experiences.

3. Accelerating Modernization with Azure AI Services

  • Introduction to how Azure AI services can modernize legacy Oracle workloads.
  • Integration scenarios for embedding AI-driven insights and automation into Oracle-based solutions.

4. Security and Compliance

  • Using Azure Key Vault to securely store connection secrets and credentials for Oracle databases.
  • Integrating with Azure Sentinel for proactive threat detection and incident response for Oracle workloads.
  • Discussion of enterprise security standards and cloud governance.

5. Enterprise Adoption and Operations

  • Overview of Oracle Database cloud services offered natively on Azure.
  • Enterprise procurement and financial integration via Azure Marketplace.

Additional Resources

Speakers

  • Kalyan Kaki
  • Tushar Pandit

Session Code: BRK162
Level: Intermediate (200)

Q&A and Learning Resources

The session wraps up with additional learning resources and Q&A opportunities to help viewers deepen their understanding of implementing Oracle workloads on Azure.