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Oracle Database 21c Standard Edition on Windows - by cloudimg
Deploy Oracle Database 21c Standard Edition 2on AWS with a pre-configured, hardened Windows Server AMI backed by 24x7x365 expert support from cloudimg engineers.
Why Choose cloudimg
cloudimg specializes exclusively in Oracle database deployments on AWS. When you choose this AMI, you get more than a pre-built image - you gain access to a team that builds, patches, and optimizes Oracle on AWS daily. Our engineers provide architecture guidance tailored to your workload, proactive patching within days of Oracle and Microsoft security releases, and hands-on migration assistance for teams moving Oracle workloads from on-premises to AWS. Unlike generic AMI publishers, cloudimg delivers a guaranteed 24-hour response time with an average response of one hour, ensuring production issues are addressed rapidly.
Key Capabilities
- Converged database architecture - Native JSON document support and blockchain tables let you consolidate multiple data models into a single Oracle instance, reducing infrastructure sprawl.
- License-friendly constraints - Limited to 2 CPU sockets and 16 CPU threads, keeping licensing predictable and aligned with Standard Edition 2 entitlements under BYOL.
- One-click launch - Production-ready in minutes on Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 AMIs with no manual Oracle installation required.
- 25 Gbps ENA networking - Enhanced Networking Adapter support delivers single-flow bandwidth up to 25 Gbps for Data Pump transfers, RMAN backups, and high-throughput application queries.
- Pre-installed observability stack - AWS CLI v2, Amazon CloudWatch Agent, and AWS Systems Manager Agent come configured out of the box for unified monitoring, log collection, and automated patching.
- Hardened baseline - Latest Windows security patches applied, automatic EBS optimization enabled for sustained I/O performance, and Oracle listener configured for local-only access by default.
Security and Encryption
- EBS volumes support encryption at rest using AWS KMS keys - enable default encryption in your account or specify a CMK at launch.
- Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) can be configured post-launch for tablespace-level encryption of sensitive data.
- The AMI ships with Windows Firewall rules restricting Oracle listener access to localhost; configure your VPC security groups to allow only trusted CIDR ranges on port 1521.
- Network isolation is recommended via private subnets with no public IP assignment; use AWS Systems Manager Session Manager for administrative access instead of exposing RDP publicly.
Common Use Cases
- Departmental ERP, CRM, and analytics workloads requiring Oracle compatibility without Enterprise Edition overhead.
- ISV appliances under BYOL where customers supply their own Standard Edition 2 entitlements.
- Development, QA, and training environments that mirror on-premises Oracle deployments for accurate testing.
- Migrating on-premises Oracle Standard Edition workloads to AWS with minimal re-architecture.
Getting Started
To evaluate this AMI, launch it on a supported instance type (r5.large or larger recommended for production workloads). Connect via RDP, verify the Oracle service is running, and connect using SQL*Plus or your preferred client. For architecture guidance or migration planning, contact cloudimg engineering directly.
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Highlights
- Converged database with native JSON and blockchain tables - Oracle 21c SE2 consolidates document, relational, and ledger data models in a single instance limited to 2 CPU sockets and 16 threads, eliminating the need for separate databases and reducing licensing complexity. BYOL lets you apply existing Standard Edition entitlements directly.
- 25 Gbps ENA networking with pre-tuned EBS and full observability - Enhanced Networking delivers single-flow bandwidth up to 25 Gbps for Data Pump exports and RMAN backups. The AMI ships with CloudWatch Agent, AWS CLI v2, and SSM Agent pre-configured so you can monitor Oracle health metrics, automate patching, and manage instances without exposing RDP publicly.
- 1-hour average response from dedicated Oracle-on-AWS engineers - cloudimg provides 24x7x365 SLA-backed support with a guaranteed 24-hour response time and an average of one hour. Beyond break-fix, the team delivers architecture reviews, migration planning, and proactive patching within days of Oracle and Microsoft security releases.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
t3.large Recommended | t3.large instance type | $0.10 |
t3.micro | t3.micro instance type | $0.06 |
t2.micro | t2.micro instance type | $0.06 |
m6in.metal | m6in.metal instance type | $0.28 |
r6idn.16xlarge | r6idn.16xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
i4i.4xlarge | i4i.4xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
c6id.metal | c6id.metal instance type | $0.28 |
m5zn.6xlarge | m5zn.6xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
c5a.16xlarge | c5a.16xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
x2iedn.2xlarge | x2iedn.2xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
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Version release notes
Latest Windows security updates applied (patch cycle 21-04-2026). Previous version: 'Oracle DB 21c Standard on Windows Server 2022 - 01/09/2025'.
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Please visit the User Guide for this product on the cloudimg website for full deployment and configuration instructions.
https://www.cloudimg.co.uk/guides/oracle-database-21c-standard-on-windows/
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cloudimg Support for Oracle Database 21c Standard Edition
Support Channel: Email support@cloudimg.co.uk
Availability: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Response Time: Guaranteed response within 24 hours. Average response time is one hour.
What is Covered:
- Installation and launch troubleshooting for the Oracle 21c SE2 AMI
- Oracle listener configuration and connectivity issues
- Windows Server patching guidance and AMI update notifications
- CloudWatch Agent and SSM Agent configuration assistance
- Architecture guidance for instance sizing and EBS volume configuration
- Data Pump and RMAN backup strategy recommendations
- Migration planning for on-premises Oracle SE2 workloads moving to AWS
- Assistance with Oracle BYOL entitlement validation
Recommended Instance Sizing:
- Small workloads (dev/test): r5.large or r5.xlarge
- Medium workloads (departmental apps): r5.2xlarge
- Large workloads (production ERP/CRM): r5.4xlarge or higher
All instance recommendations assume EBS gp3 volumes for data files and io2 for redo logs. Contact cloudimg for workload-specific sizing guidance.
Refunds: For refund requests or billing questions related to the AWS Marketplace subscription, contact support@cloudimg.co.uk with your AWS Account ID and subscription details.
Getting Help: Email support@cloudimg.co.uk with a description of your issue, your instance ID, and any relevant error messages. An engineer will respond within the guaranteed SLA window.
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