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10/3/2024 AM Publish

articles/virtual-machines/workloads/oracle/configure-azure-oci-networking.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ author: jjaygbay1
 ms.service: oracle-on-azure
 ms.collection: linux
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 04/16/2023
+ms.date: 10/02/2024
 ms.author: jacobjaygbay
 
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@@ -75,11 +75,11 @@ After you create your ExpressRoute, configure direct connectivity between Expres
    1. Select **Create**.
 
 1. Complete linking the FastConnect to virtual cloud network under your Oracle tenant with Dynamic Routing Gateway, using Route Table.
-1. Navigate to Azure and ensure that the **Provider Status** for your ExpressRoute circuit has changed to **Provisioned** and that a peering of type **Azure private** has been provisioned. This status is a prerequisite for the following step.
+1. Navigate to Azure and ensure that the **Provider Status** for your ExpressRoute circuit is changed to **Provisioned** and that a peering of type **Azure private** is now provisioned. This status is a prerequisite for the following step.
 
    :::image type="content" source="media/configure-azure-oci-networking/exr-provider-status.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows the Oracle ExpressRoute circuit with the ExpressRoute provider status highlighted." lightbox="media/configure-azure-oci-networking/exr-provider-status.png":::
 
-1. Select the **Azure private** peering. You see the peering details have automatically been configured based on the information you entered when setting up your FastConnect circuit.
+1. Select the **Azure private** peering. You see the peering details are automatically configured based on the information you entered when setting up your FastConnect circuit.
 
    :::image type="content" source="media/configure-azure-oci-networking/exr-private-peering.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows private peering settings." lightbox="media/configure-azure-oci-networking/exr-private-peering.png":::
 
@@ -89,11 +89,11 @@ Create a virtual network and virtual network gateway, if you haven't already. Fo
 
 Set up the connection between the virtual network gateway and your ExpressRoute circuit by using the [Terraform script](https://github.com/microsoft/azure-oracle/tree/master/InterConnect-2) or by using the PowerShell command to [Configure ExpressRoute FastPath](/azure/expressroute/expressroute-howto-linkvnet-arm#configure-expressroute-fastpath).
 
-Once you have completed the network configuration, you can verify your configuration by selecting **Get ARP Records** and **Get route table** under the ExpressRoute Private peering page in the Azure portal.
+Once you completed the network configuration, you can verify your configuration by selecting **Get ARP Records** and **Get route table** under the ExpressRoute Private peering page in the Azure portal.
 
 ## Automation
 
-Microsoft has created Terraform scripts to enable automated deployment of the network interconnect. The Terraform scripts need to authenticate with Azure before they run, because they require adequate permissions on the Azure subscription. Authentication can be performed using an [Microsoft Entra service principal](/azure/active-directory/develop/app-objects-and-service-principals#service-principal-object) or using the Azure CLI. For more information, see [CLI Authentication](https://www.terraform.io/cli/auth).
+Microsoft created Terraform scripts to enable automated deployment of the network interconnect. The Terraform scripts need to authenticate with Azure before they run, because they require adequate permissions on the Azure subscription. Authentication can be performed using an [Microsoft Entra service principal](/azure/active-directory/develop/app-objects-and-service-principals#service-principal-object) or using the Azure CLI. For more information, see [CLI Authentication](https://www.terraform.io/cli/auth).
 
 For the Terraform scripts and related documentation to deploy the inter-connect, see [Azure-OCI Cloud Inter-Connect](https://aka.ms/azureociinterconnecttf).
 
@@ -107,11 +107,11 @@ To delete the interconnect, perform these steps in the order given. Failure to d
 
 1. Delete the ExpressRoute connection. Delete the connection by selecting the **Delete** icon on the page for your connection. For more information, see [Clean up resources](/azure/expressroute/expressroute-howto-linkvnet-portal-resource-manager#clean-up-resources).
 1. Delete the Oracle FastConnect from the Oracle Cloud Console.
-1. Once the Oracle FastConnect circuit has been deleted, you can delete the Azure ExpressRoute circuit.
+1. Once the Oracle FastConnect circuit is deleted, you can delete the Azure ExpressRoute circuit.
 
 The delete and deprovisioning process is complete.
 
 ## Next steps
 
 - For more information about the cross-cloud connection between OCI and Azure, see [Access to Microsoft Azure](https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/iaas/Content/Network/Concepts/azure.htm).
-- Use Terraform scripts to deploy infrastructure for targeted Oracle applications over Azure, and configure the network interconnect. For more information, see [Azure-OCI Cloud Inter-Connect](https://aka.ms/azureociinterconnecttf).
+- Learn how to use Terraform scripts to deploy infrastructure for targeted Oracle applications over Azure, and configure the network interconnect. For more information, see [Azure-OCI Cloud Inter-Connect](https://aka.ms/azureociinterconnecttf).

articles/virtual-machines/workloads/oracle/deploy-application-oracle-database-azure.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.author: jacobjaygbay
 ms.service: oracle-on-azure
 ms.collection: oracle
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 08/23/2023
+ms.date: 10/02/2024
 ---
 
 # Architectures for Oracle applications with database on Azure Virtual Machines
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The provided network settings for Oracle Applications on Azure cover various asp
 - Azure Firewall: If necessary, you can configure [Azure Firewall](/azure/architecture/example-scenario/gateway/application-gateway-before-azure-firewall) in front of your application for added security. Azure Firewall helps protect your resources from unauthorized access and threats.
 - Application Gateway for External Users: When external users need to access your application, consider using [Azure Application Gateway](/azure/application-gateway/overview). It supplies Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities for protecting your web applications and Layer 7 load balancing to distribute traffic.
 - Network Security Groups (NSG): Secure your subnets by using [Network Security Groups (NSG)](/azure/virtual-network/network-security-groups-overview). NSGs allow you to control inbound and outbound traffic to network interfaces, Virtual Machines, and subnets by defining security rules.
-- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): To grant access to specific individuals or roles, use Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). [RBAC](/azure/role-based-access-control/overview) provides fine-grained access control to Azure resources based on roles and permissions.
+- Role-based access control (RBAC): To grant access to specific individuals or roles, use Azure RBAC. [RBAC](/azure/role-based-access-control/overview) provides fine-grained access control to Azure resources based on roles and permissions.
 - Bastion Host for SSH Access: Use a [Bastion host](/azure/bastion/bastion-overview) as a jump box to enhance security for SSH access. A Bastion host acts as a secure gateway for administrators to access Virtual Machines in the virtual network. This host provides an added layer of security.
 - More considerations:
   - Data Encryption: Ensure that data at rest and in transit is encrypted. Azure provides tools like Azure Disk Encryption and SSL/TLS for this purpose.
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Load Balancing and Throughput: It's important to evaluate the workload character
 
 Database Tier: HA architectures are recommended with Oracle Data Guard for Oracle on Azure IaaS. Applications require specific type of HA setup and are listed under each application.
 
-Backup - [Backups](/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-introduction) are sent from the application tier and the database tier. It's just one of many reasons why those two tiers shouldn't be separated into two different vendors.  Backups of the database are performed by [Azure Backup Volume Snapshot](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/data-architecture-blog/azure-backup-volume-snapshots-for-oracle-is-now-ga/ba-p/2820032) on Premium Files to the secondary region.
+Backup - [Backups](/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-introduction) are sent from the application tier and the database tier. It's just one of many reasons why those two tiers shouldn't be separated into two different vendors. Backups of the database are performed by [Azure Backup Volume Snapshot](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/data-architecture-blog/azure-backup-volume-snapshots-for-oracle-is-now-ga/ba-p/2820032) on Premium Files to the secondary region.
 
 Disaster Recovery - There are different solutions you can choose from. It very much depends on your requirements. The architecture is built to be highly available. For replicating the application tier, you can use [Azure Site Recovery](/azure/site-recovery/site-recovery-overview). Another solution you can choose is [Redundancy options for managed disks.](../../../virtual-machines/disks-redundancy.md) Both solutions replicate your data. Redundancy options for managed disks are a solution that can simplify the architecture but also comes with a few limitations.
 
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Here's the recommended architecture of a Siebel application deployment on Azure
 
 ### Oracle Siebel design considerations
 
-- Network & Security:  The network settings for Oracle Siebel on Azure required to follow the general network & security considerations, additionally. 
+- Network & Security: The network settings for Oracle Siebel on Azure required to follow the general network & security considerations, additionally. 
 
 - Migration must be done using Siebel Tool subnet.
 
@@ -84,24 +84,24 @@ Here's the recommended architecture of a Siebel application deployment on Azure
 
 **Database Tier**
 
-- Ensure Database and Siebel version match.
-- Primary and replicated to a secondary using Data Guard based recommended [Oracle reference architecture](oracle-reference-architecture.md).
+- Ensure Database and Siebel versions match.
+- Ensure primary and replicated databases are copied to a secondary database using Oracle Data Guard [Oracle reference architecture](oracle-reference-architecture.md).
 
 ## E-Business suite on Azure
 
-Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is a suite of applications including Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). As EBS is an SCM and CRM system, it usually has many interfaces to third-party systems. The below architecture is built to be highly available within one region.
+Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is a suite of applications including Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). As EBS is an SCM and CRM system, it usually has many interfaces to third-party systems. The following architecture is built to be highly available within one region.
 
 We assume that external users don't cross the corporate network in the following diagram.
 
 :::image type="content" source="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-external-users.png" alt-text="Diagram showing on-premises network where external users don't cross the corporate network." lightbox="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-external-users.png":::
 
 ### Oracle EBS design considerations 
 
-Database Tier - Primary & secondary database should be within one datacenter, the synchronous configuration should be used. If you install your application across datacenters, you should configure Data Guard in Asynchronous mode.
+Database Tier - Primary & secondary database should be within one datacenter. The synchronous configuration should be used. If you install your application across datacenters, you should configure Data Guard in Asynchronous mode.
 
 ## JD Edwards on Azure
 
-Oracle's JD Edwards is an integrated applications suite of comprehensive enterprise resource planning software. We have seen JDE used in Supply chain, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Manufacturing resource planning and more. Because of the use of the application, we see that interfaces to other systems are important as well.
+Oracle's JD Edwards is an integrated applications suite of comprehensive enterprise resource planning software. Currently JD Edwards is used in Supply chain, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Manufacturing resource planning, and more. Because of the use of the application, we see that interfaces to other systems are important as well.
 
 The following architecture is built to being highly available. We assumed that external users aren't accessing over the corporate network. If an external user accesses the application using corporate network, the architecture can be simplified on networking as follows.
 :::image type="content" source="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-internal-users.png" alt-text="Diagram showing on-premises network and external users." lightbox="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-internal-users.png":::
@@ -119,21 +119,21 @@ Database Tier - Primary and secondary stay within one datacenter, the synchronou
 
 ## PeopleSoft on Azure
 
-Oracle's PeopleSoft application suite contains software for human resources and financial management. The application suite is multi-tiered, and the applications include human resource management systems (HRMS), customer relationship management (CRM), financials and supply chain management (FSCM), and enterprise performance management (EPM).
+Oracle's PeopleSoft application suite contains software for human resources and financial management. The application suite is multi-tiered, and the applications include: human resource management systems (HRMS), customer relationship management (CRM), financials and supply chain management (FSCM), and enterprise performance management (EPM).
 
-:::image type="content" source="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-internal-users-express-route.png" alt-text="Diagram showing on-premises network and internal users with expressroute." lightbox="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-internal-users-express-route.png":::
+:::image type="content" source="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-internal-users-express-route.png" alt-text="Diagram showing on-premises network and internal users with ExpressRoute." lightbox="media/oracle-database-architecture/on-premises-network-and-internal-users-express-route.png":::
 
 ### PeopleSoft design considerations
 
 Application Tier: The application tier contains several tasks and servers. It runs the business logic and processes but also maintains the connection to the database. As soon as this dependency is cut, it causes latencies.
 
-- Dependency between Application and Database Tiers: It's important to minimize latency between the application and database tiers. By placing the application and database-tier in the same cloud provider (Azure, in this case), you reduce network latency. Azure provides various networking options and services like Virtual Network (VNet) peering or ExpressRoute to ensure low-latency connections between tiers.
+- Dependency between Application and Database Tiers: It's important to minimize latency between the application and database tiers. By placing the application and database-tier in the same cloud provider (Azure, in this case), you reduce network latency. Azure provides various networking options and services like virtual network (VNet) peering or ExpressRoute to ensure low-latency connections between tiers.
 
 - Operating System Considerations: If the Process Scheduler specifically requires Windows operating systems, you can still run it on Azure Virtual Machines. Azure supports various Windows Server versions, allowing you to choose the one that meets your application's requirements.
 
-- Architecture Evaluation: Carefully evaluate your architecture requirements, including scalability, availability, and performance. Consider setting up multiple application server instances in a load-balanced configuration to ensure high availability and scalability.
+- Architecture Evaluation: Carefully evaluate your architecture requirements, including scalability, availability, and performance. To ensure high availability and scalability, consider setting up multiple application server instances in a load-balanced configuration.
 
-Database Tier - The primary and replicated to a secondary should stay within one datacenter, the synchronous configuration should be used. If you install your application across datacenters, you should configure Data Guard in Asynchronous mode.
+Database Tier - The primary and replicated to a secondary should stay within one datacenter. The synchronous configuration should be used. If you install your application across datacenters, you should configure Data Guard in Asynchronous mode.
 
 **Next steps**
 

articles/virtual-machines/workloads/oracle/oracle-azure-vms-faq.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.author: jacobjaygbay
 ms.service: oracle-on-azure
 ms.collection: oracle
 ms.topic: article
-ms.date: 06/12/2023
+ms.date: 10/02/2024
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 # FAQs - Oracle on Azure VMs
@@ -16,14 +16,14 @@ ms.date: 06/12/2023
 - **E series** - Availability in all regions, allows for Premium SSD for OS Disk, ephemeral storage to be used for swap.
 
 **What is the role of an Oracle Data Guard on Azure?**    
-Data Guard is more focused on disaster recovery (DR) in an on-premises Oracle solution in Azure. It’s central to high availability and disaster recovery. It applies mainly to Fast-Start Failover and the DG Broker & Observer. Data Guard provides a high-availability-based Architecture.
+Data Guard (DG) is more focused on disaster recovery (DR) in an on-premises Oracle solution in Azure. It’s central to high availability and disaster recovery. It applies mainly to Fast-Start Failover and the DG Broker & Observer. Data Guard provides a high-availability-based Architecture.
 
 **Does having an Oracle Data Guard setup on Azure VM between Availability Set/Zones or regions subject to ingress/egress cost?**   
 Yes. There's US$0.02/GB charge for the Data Guard redo transport for a remote standby database in another region. There's no cost for the Data Guard redo transport to a local standby database in another availability zone in the same region. 
 
 **What are the different design options for Oracle migration to Azure?**   
 - **Good & Fast**: You can choose a solution involving Data Guard or Golden Gate, but that's not cost effective. 
-- **Good & Cost effective**: You can choose this option with non-Oracle solutions like Azure VM backup cross-region restore, or the Azure NetApp Files cross-region replication but it won't be fast, and you need to give some slacks in their RPO/RTO requirements. Both the Azure NetApp Files cross-region replication has cross-region transport of data included in the product cost. 
+- **Good & Cost effective**: You can choose this option with non-Oracle solutions like Azure VM backup cross-region restore, or the Azure NetApp Files cross-region replication but it won't be fast, and you need to give some slack in their RPO/RTO requirements. Both the Azure NetApp Files cross-region replication has cross-region transport of data included in the product cost. 
 
 **What is the simple bare minimal Oracle reference architecture on Azure?**   
 Two (2) Azure availability Zone architecture with VM.