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Unlocking Cloud Potential: How Tessell on Azure Supports Government Organizations

November 11, 2024

3 min read

TL;DR

Tessell on Azure is a DBaaS platform built for government Oracle migrations, offering fixed cost NVMe pricing, data sovereignty controls, and FedRAMP aligned security within the customer's Azure tenant.
The Virtual Private Tessell model deploys dedicated cloud accounts inside the agency's own Azure tenancy, enabling customizable security policies and full infrastructure control.
Tessell automates provisioning, patching, HA/DR, data masking, and backup compliance with Oracle Enterprise Manager and Terraform integration for operational efficiency.
Government IT teams can manage Oracle and other databases on Azure after two one hour training sessions, with 24/7/365 support and a 15 minute Severity 1 response time.
Choose Tessell on Azure for government Oracle workloads requiring data sovereignty, cross region disaster recovery, BYOK encryption, and predictable costs without IOPS metering.

Government organizations at the federal, state, and local levels often face challenges when migrating legacy Oracle databases and applications to the cloud, which can hinder overall adoption.Tessell on Azure provides a specialized Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform designed to meet the strict IT requirements of these organizations, making cloud adoption seamless and efficient.

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: By leveraging Azure’s advanced compute shapes and storage options—including native NVMe, Oracle Exadata (Oracle Database@Azure), and Azure NetApp Files—Tessell ensures consistent performance and efficient resource use.

2. Enhanced Control, Security, and Governance

Data Sovereignty: Tessell prioritizes data sovereignty, ensuring government customers maintain complete control over their data and infrastructure directly within their Azure tenant.

Advanced Security Features: Tessell includes high-availability architecture with cross-Availability Zone (AZ) support, cross-region one-click disaster recovery, BYOK (Bring your Own Keys), and automated production data masking for production environments in UAT and test/dev. Customizable security policies further support stringent regulatory compliance.

Deployment@Customer Terms: Through the Virtual Private Tessell (VPT) model, customers benefit from enhanced security with dedicated cloud accounts within their Azure tenancy, allowing for customization of the SaaS control plane to align with the specific data plane requirements of larger government entities.

3. Tailored Data Management and Operational Efficiency

Automation and Integration: Tessell’s Cloud Curation and Data Management Automation tools provide granular control over resources, Recovery Point Objective (RPO) settings, and license compliance. Integrated with Oracle Enterprise Manager and HashiCorp’s Terraform, these tools streamline management processes, enhancing operational efficiency without compromising security.

4. Rapid Learning Curve and Improved Developer Productivity

Ease of Use: IT teams can effectively manage Oracle and other databases on Azure after as little as two 1-hour sessions.

Developer Environment Standardization: Standardized developer environments promote productivity, enabling the rapid deployment of secure, modern applications that enhance digital services for citizens.

5. Smooth Azure Migration and Integration

Seamless Transition: Tessell on Azure facilitates a smooth migration for existing databases, with advanced DBaaS solutions integrated into the Azure ecosystem. Our partnership with Microsoft enables organizations to harness the full potential of the cloud, streamlining data management and accelerating digital transformation.

6. Mission-Critical Support

Continuous Support: Tessell’s 24/7/365 support plan includes a 15-minute response time for Severity 1 issues. Our team actively collaborates with Azure and Oracle to resolve any challenges, ensuring a seamless support experience and maintaining resilience in even the most demanding environments.

Connect with Us at Microsoft Ignite

Attending Microsoft Ignite? Let’s connect! Discover how Tessell can help modernize your department, state, county, city, or agency databases with greater efficiency, security, and cost savings. Check out Tessell’s Ignite update here for more details, and schedule a meeting to explore how Tessell can support your mission.

For a lighter look into Tessell capabilities, don’t miss my latest comic book, The Tessellator Waltzes Oracle Databases to Azure.

FAQs

Government agencies can migrate Oracle to Azure using Tessell, a fully managed DBaaS supporting data sovereignty, BYOK security, cross-region disaster recovery, and seamless Azure ecosystem integration.

Virtual Private Tessell (VPT) is a deployment model providing enhanced security through dedicated cloud accounts within the customer's Azure tenancy, enabling SaaS control plane and data plane customization.

Tessell ensures data sovereignty by keeping government data within the customer's own Azure tenant, providing complete control over data and infrastructure, with BYOK encryption and customizable security policies.

Tessell offers 24/7/365 support with a 15-minute response time for Severity 1 issues, actively collaborating with Azure and Oracle to resolve challenges and maintain resilience in mission-critical environments.

Tessell security features for government compliance include data sovereignty, cross-Availability Zone high availability, cross-region disaster recovery, BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys), automated production data masking, and customizable security policies.

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