What is Oracle Cloud?
Oracle Cloud is a comprehensive cloud computing platform offering Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. It provides cloud-based computing, storage, networking, databases, and enterprise applications.
How is Oracle Cloud Related to Oracle Fusion?
Oracle Fusion Applications are part of Oracle Cloud SaaS. Initially designed as an on-premises enterprise software suite, Oracle Fusion has been modernized and is now primarily delivered through Oracle Cloud Applications.
Key Relationships Between Oracle Cloud and Oracle Fusion :
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Deployment
- Oracle Fusion Applications were originally designed to run on-premises or in a private cloud.
- Oracle Cloud now offers these applications as SaaS (Software as a Service) under Oracle Cloud Applications.
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Cloud Offerings Based on Fusion
Oracle Fusion Applications are now available as part of Oracle Cloud SaaS, including:
- Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion Financials, Procurement, PPM)
- Oracle Cloud HCM (Fusion Human Capital Management)
- Oracle Cloud SCM (Fusion Supply Chain Management)
- Oracle Cloud CX (Fusion CRM for Customer Experience)
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Technology and Middleware
- Oracle Fusion is built on Oracle Fusion Middleware, which includes Oracle WebLogic Server, Oracle SOA Suite, and Oracle Business Intelligence (BI).
- These technologies are also available in Oracle Cloud as PaaS services.
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Security and Scalability
- Oracle Cloud provides built-in security, compliance, and scalability for running Fusion Applications efficiently.
- Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) further enhance performance and reliability.
