OCI FastConnect allows customers the ability to extend their network from an on-premise datacenter to Oracle Cloud. We see this topology often with Hybrid Cloud designs where the customer workloads at their datacenter remain if they are not cloud native, compliance requirements or prior capex investments.
Many customers still have split architectures with the App-Tier and Database Tier, in this case Oracle between on-prem and OCI Cloud.
See the video of LeaseAccelerator and how they used Macronet Services to design their Oracle Cloud network WAN
Why consider OCI FastConnect for on-prem?
Using OCI FastConnect must be fully explained as this on-ramp is only available within Oracle Cloud, not at your datacenter. This means you must use a 3rd party connection option into OCI FastConnect so your cloud network is extended to your DataCenter. This is important, OCI FastConnect is not a product/sku for on-premise from Oracle, it’s the mechanism within their cloud to allow you to network with them.
- Allows for on-premise diversity
- Private Layer 3 WAN options such as MPLS or SDWAN
- Flexibility to lower your existing network WAN costs while upgrading the bandwidth to support the OCI Cloud nod.
- OCI makes is very, very, very, (did we say very) eacy to exten your network into FastConnect. There are some steps you must follow depending on the carrier connection option.
Macronet Services has helped design, project manage and support many OCI customers globally with on-prem network deployments into FastConnect. Sometimes the design is a lesser known provider who has incredible reach near your datacenter and other times it’s a Tier-1 provider.
First and foremost, we provide a 100% FREE review and audit of your network requirements. This is usually a 2-4 hour review without obligation to use our design or recommendation.
- Topology– Our focus is solving your use case with the best, most cost-effective tech in the industry. As Solution Engineers, we design hundreds of Cloud Networks annually and you can leverage our experience.
- Latency– Using our Fiber and latency information, we can provide an approximate latency number from your on-prem datacenter to OCI FastConnect. Additionally, we specialize in OCI to OCI designs or other Cloud Providers offering similar latency and cost statistics.
- Diversity – Know the difference between carrier, CO, Wiring Center, Domain and entrance diversity. Just because you use an alternative carrier does not mean you are diverse. Our initial review with our tools can assist with this task.
- Bandwidth – 1G to 10G designs come with a variety of opportunity and challenge based on the outcomes. If a build is required, we will assist you managing the carrier especially if a permit, trenching or other requirements are necessary for higher capacity speeds.
- WAN extension – If you are looking to add your WAN to OCI FastConnect, we can equally review any design, pricing or optimization during this time. It’s a great opportunity to use our experience to improve the IQ of your network.
- Contract/MSA negotiation – We’ve been involved in thousands of contract and Master Services Agreement negotiations with our customers. Standard items we know which can be removed is a big benefit when your work within the legal or procurement process of your company. Leverage our background on what can be yielded.
- Pricing – We update our benchmark pricing monthly of telco carrier commercial costs so we understand the range you should expect.
- Terms – Do not lock into a term until you understand the ability to move, change, upgrade or downgrade. We can assist with the right approach before you sign a contract with a carrier.
- Project Management – Every carrier is different and most do not have public documentation on how their post sales support works. We have worked and partner with all carriers globally so we’ve had experience with them and understand their workstreams well. No need to go this alone.
- Governance – Your FastConnect network is in and working! 12-24 months later is where governance is important. Knowing who to call during a potential issue or billing question is critical. We will help shepherd you to the right resources if necessary. Additionally, if your account team changes, we are the constant and can brief the carrier on your support history.
