Database Management

Unlocking Cloud Potential: How Tessell DBaaS Empowers Government Organizations

January 14, 2025

3 min read

TL;DR

Government agencies often struggle to move legacy Oracle databases to the cloud; Tessell's DBaaS targets these obstacles for a secure, cost-effective transition.
A fixed-cost model removes unpredictable IOPS charges, while NVMe and Oracle Exadata compute shapes deliver consistent performance and efficient resource use.
Agencies keep full data sovereignty within their own Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud tenant, with BYOK encryption, automated data masking, and one-click DR.
Teams can manage Oracle on public cloud after roughly two one-hour sessions, with automation for RPO settings, license compliance, and OEM/Terraform integration.
Tessell adds 24/7/365 support with a 15-minute Severity 1 response and end-to-end migration that minimizes disruption to mission-critical workloads.

Federal, state, and local government agencies often face challenges when migrating legacy Oracle databases and applications to the cloud. These obstacles can delay cloud adoption and prevent organizations from realizing its full benefits.Tessell’s Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform is designed to address these challenges, ensuring a seamless, secure, and cost-effective transition to the cloud.

1. Consistent Performance and Cost Savings

Predictable Costs: Tessell’s fixed-cost model eliminates the unpredictable costs of IOPS-related expenses, resulting in significant savings on infrastructure, licensing, administration, backup, and disaster recovery.

Optimized Resources: Tessell leverages advanced compute shapes and storage options, including native NVMe and Oracle Exadata, to ensure consistent performance and efficient resource use.

2. Enhanced Control, Security, and Governance

Data Sovereignty: Tessell ensures government organizations maintain complete control over their data and infrastructure directly within their own Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud tenant.

Robust Security Features: With high-availability architecture, cross-availability Zone (AZ) support, cross-region one-click disaster recovery, BYOK (Bring your Own Keys) encryption, and automated production data masking, Tessell helps organizations meet stringent regulatory requirements.

Deployment@Customer Terms: TheVirtual Private Tessell (VPT)model offers enhanced security with dedicated cloud accounts within their cloud tenancy. This allows customers to customize the SaaS control plane to align with larger government entities' specific data plane requirements.

3. Tailored Data Management and Operational Efficiency

Automation and Integration: Tessell’s Cloud Curation and Data Management Automation tools streamline resource management, Recovery Point Objective (RPO) settings, and license compliance. Integration with Oracle Enterprise Manager and Terraform ensures smooth without compromising security.

4. Rapid Learning Curve and Improved Developer Productivity

Ease of Use:IT teams can confidently manage Oracle and other databases on the public cloud after as little as two 1-hour sessions.

Standardized Developer Environments: Tessell supports faster deployment of modern, secure applications, boosting developer productivity and enabling better citizen services.

5. Smooth Cloud Migration and Ecosystem Integration

Seamless Transition:Tessell simplifies the migration of existing databases to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption. Its advanced DBaaS solutions integrate seamlessly into existing cloud ecosystems, enabling organizations to accelerate digital transformation.

6. Mission-Critical Single-Point-of-Contact Support

24/7/365 Availability: Tessell’s support includes a 15-minute response time for Severity 1 issues, providing unparalleled reliability for mission-critical environments. Tessell works collaboratively with the cloud providers and Oracle to resolve any challenges quickly and effectively.