As Oracle workloads grow in complexity and scale, the role of the Oracle DBA is evolving—and so are the infrastructure demands. Today’s DBAs are expected to do more than maintain uptime; they’re driving performance, automation, and security across hybrid environments. But legacy infrastructure can hold them back.

With IBM’s recent announcement of hardware withdrawals¹ and the rise of AI-driven database operations, modernizing your Oracle infrastructure is no longer optional—it’s strategic.

The Modern Oracle DBA: More Than Maintenance

Modern DBAs are becoming:

• Cloud architects, provisioning and managing Oracle workloads across hybrid environments

• Automation engineers, using AI to optimize performance and reduce manual tasks

• Security specialists, ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data

To support these expanded responsibilities, DBAs need infrastructure that’s flexible, secure, and built for automation.

Why Legacy Infrastructure Is a Bottleneck

Running Oracle workloads on aging Power Systems hardware introduces several challenges:

• Higher operational costs due to manual patching and inefficient resource allocation

• Security vulnerabilities from outdated protocols and a lack of isolation

These limitations not only impact performance—they slow down innovation.

IBM Power11: Infrastructure Built for Oracle Modernization

IBM Power11 with AIX® is designed to meet the demands of today’s Oracle DBAs. Key capabilities include:

• Automated updates and patching to reduce downtime and human error

• Resource Groups for better workload isolation and performance tuning

• Power Cyber Vault protection to defend against ransomware and ensure data recovery

• Hybrid cloud flexibility with Power Virtual Server and subscription-based licensing

These features empower DBAs to manage Oracle workloads with greater efficiency, security, and scalability.

Optimize Oracle Licensing with Smarter Infrastructure

Modern infrastructure isn’t just about performance—it’s about cost. IBM Power11 helps organizations:

• Right-size Oracle deployments

• Reduce licensing waste

• Improve ROI through automation and hybrid cloud options

DBAs and IT leaders can use tools like IBM’s TCO calculator to quantify the benefits of modernization.

Learn More: Join Our Exclusive IBM Webinar

On September 30th, IBM experts will host a live session focused on Oracle modernization with Power11. You’ll learn:

• The latest capabilities of IBM Power11

• How to optimize Oracle workloads for performance and cost

• Strategies for improving availability, security, and resiliency

• Answers to your questions in a live Q&A session

Click here to register, reserve your spot, and take the next step in your Oracle modernization journey.

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