Amazon RDS for Oracle introduces M8i and R8i instances with Oracle SE2 license included

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) for Oracle has announced the availability of M8i and R8i instances, which now include the Oracle Database Standard Edition 2 (SE2) with a License Included (LI) option. These new instances are powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors, exclusively available on AWS, offering superior performance and the fastest memory bandwidth among comparable Intel processors in the cloud.

The M8i and R8i instances provide up to 15% enhanced price-performance and deliver 2.5 times more memory bandwidth compared to the previous generation of Intel-based instances. This advancement allows users to benefit from significant improvements in both cost efficiency and processing capability.

The inclusion of the Oracle SE2 LI means customers are no longer required to separately purchase Oracle licenses and support. Amazon RDS for Oracle SE2 LI provides a subscription-based, pay-per-use pricing model that encompasses software licensing, support, compute resources, and a managed database service. This simplifies the process for users, allowing them to focus on their core business functions rather than database management logistics.

To utilize RDS for Oracle SE2 LI, customers can create database instances through the AWS Management Console or the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), specifying the LI option. For those interested in reducing costs and streamlining the operation of Oracle databases, further information is available on the AWS blog titled ‘Rethink Oracle Standard Edition Two on Amazon RDS for Oracle.’

Detailed configuration information for available instance types can be found on the Amazon RDS for Oracle Instance Types page. Additionally, for comprehensive pricing details and regional availability, users are encouraged to visit the Amazon RDS for Oracle Pricing page.