Service Management
Oracle Analytics Cloud is an Oracle-managed service built entirely on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. While Oracle manages most lifecycle tasks for you, you're responsible for managing several security and cost-related activities.
Managed By Oracle
Oracle provides you with lifecycle management and configuration. You can log service requests with Oracle Support for assistance.
| Service Management | Managed by Oracle | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Back up and restore services | Oracle schedules and manages backups for the sole use of minimizing content loss as a result of a service incident. | |
| Update and patch services | Oracle schedules and applies regular updates and patches. | |
| Patch operating system | Oracle schedules and applies patches. | |
| Audit system | Oracle logs REST API calls to resources and makes logs available to customers for auditing purposes. | |
| Monitor services | Oracle has direct access to diagnostic logs for troubleshooting issues. |
Managed By You (Customer Responsible)
As the customer, you're responsible for managing activities related to security and costs.
| Service Management | Managed By You | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manage users and roles | You set up users and groups in your identity domain, and assign users suitable permissions (through application roles). | |
| Create and size services | You set up and size services, with the option to modify the number of Oracle Compute Units (OCPUs) or users if your needs change. | |
| Pause and resume services | You pause services to temporarily prevent access and reduce costs. | |
| Take snapshots and restore content from snapshots | You take a snapshot of your environment before people start using the system and again at suitable intervals so you can restore the environment if something goes wrong. | |
| Configure public or private endpoint | You control access through a public internet accessible endpoint or a private endpoint. | |
| Connect to private data sources | Option to set up a private access channel so users can analyze data that is stored on private data sources. | |
| Manage encryption | Option for you to configure custom encryption keys or let Oracle manage data encryption for you. | |
| Set up a vanity URL | Option for you to configure a custom vanity URL. | |
| Monitor usage and costs | You monitor usage metrics and analyze costs from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Console. |