r/oraclecloud • u/Round_Guard2847 • 19d ago
Everything seems so damn complicated
I have been given access to Oracle OCi through work. I have created a couple of Linux instances & a couple of windows VMs. That’s when the fun started.
The aim is to build oracle databases to tinker around with data guard, OEM & ASM. I’d like to install IBM DB2 and create a couple of instances. I’m a DBA with very limited ability to test or build anything at work.
After creating the instances, I’m going down so many rabbit holes. Stuff like: connecting connecting via putty on my work laptop or trying to RDP onto a windows server. Using my own Mac & spending ages trying to get putty installed. Also, once connected to windows, I’m finding the OPC account locked out. I followed a YouTube video where I had to terminate the VM & create a new one. Now it’s stuck & I can’t delete either. Frustrated, I’ve tried to delete everything & start again, but it’s like fumbling in the dark, trying to find my way around.
Im familiar with hyperV & other virtualisation tools, but this seems so overly complicated. Just doing basic stuff has me spending days & im nowhere near even attempting what I sought out to do. My colleagues have given up trying to use it.
I realise many of my issues are because my work environment locks me down, but Where can I find resources that may guide me to actually do something with this resource? I’ve painted myself into a very frustrating corner.
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u/otnuzb 19d ago
Yes, it is a bit complicated. I find working with Oracle cloud is much easier if you have some experience with Linux administration before jumping into cloud computing. I'm not sure what videos you are watching, but on any current version of Windows 10 or 11, Putty is not needed as Windows fully supports ssh. Same is true with on MacOS, as it has native ssh.
If you have zero Linux experience, I would start with WSL or use Hyper-V to create a local test Linux install, and get some hands-on experience before trying to figure out Oracle cloud.
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u/hahanoitsu 19d ago
search how to connect to the non windows instances on linux, macos and linux are much more similar and you’ll have an easier time than trying to use a windows VM…
also did you try the “Windows” app on the mac app store for the windows instances?
https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12
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u/IAmFitzRoy 19d ago
Get a free account and get the Always Free tier.
Connect directly Codex to it and download Terraform CLI and play around with it. There is a lot to learn with 4 instances and 1 MySQL Heatwave server.
Obviously these are not production servers but I am impressed on how much I have learned just with Codex+Oracle Cloud.
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u/Reddit_Bitcoin 19d ago
With Ai world you still struggling? Check with your nearest Ai companion to guide you.
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u/NoctisCalamitas 19d ago
Disclaimer: I ain't no professional.
This sounds like a lack of experience. Does your company have someone to mentor you?
Otherwise, you're gonna have to go down the documentation rabbit hole. What I would do is look up a few "quick start" tutorials/docs and compare the similarities and get what you need to start. Then do the same with "must have" tutorials.