Database Migration introduces support for the Assessment feature
- Services: Database Migration
- Release Date: April 07, 2026
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Database Migration service introduces the support for the Assessment feature which recommends you the best migration method and checks readiness for your database and migration users.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Migration now includes the Assessment functionality designed to guide you through even the most complex migrations by providing a guided, step-by-step process focused on ensuring a seamless experience from planning to execution.
Key Capabilities
- Guided Migration Path: Get an expert guidance as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Database Migration service suggests the optimal migration type based on your specific inputs, helping you to select the best approach with confidence.
- Compatibility Checks: Automatically identifies incompatible objects between the source and the target databases, with clear documentation of issues, their impact, recommended actions, and automated fixups when available.
- Configuration Validation: Detects missing database configurations and prepares your databases preventing potential obstacles that might affect your migration.
- Test Table Migration (Optional): Validates your setup with an optional test table migration, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth transition.
- Improve confidence in migration planning and method selection.
- Identify risks earlier in the lifecycle.
- Reduce unexpected issues during migration by validating readiness.
See What's New for Database Migration Service and Database Migration API for more information.