Oracle GoldenGate

What Oracle GoldenGate is

Oracle GoldenGate supports change data capture and multi-way replication between databases, with hybrid deployment options. Supported systems include Oracle Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Db2 LUW, Db2 z/OS, Db2 for i, Sybase, Teradata, Yugabyte, TimesTen, MongoDB, and Cassandra. It also supports cross-region replication and data transformations. Oracle GoldenGate Free is a free perpetual-license plan with a recipe-driven user interface and Docker deployment. OCI GoldenGate is listed at $1.34 a month; each partial OCPU hour consumed is billed as a full hour, with 1–24 OCPUs. OCI GoldenGate BYOL is a bring-your-own-license option for on-premises users, but its price is not publicly listed. The service is available on Linux and the web. Oracle was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA.

Who it suits

GoldenGate suits teams that need database change capture and replication across supported database systems, including hybrid or cross-region environments. The free perpetual-license option may suit users who want its recipe-driven interface and Docker deployment.

Limits

Oracle GoldenGate Free is a perpetual license and includes a recipe-driven interface and Docker deployment. OCI GoldenGate is configured for 1–24 OCPUs, and each partial OCPU hour consumed is billed as a full hour.

Getting started

1. Open the Oracle GoldenGate connectivity website.
2. Choose Oracle GoldenGate Free for a free perpetual license, or choose an OCI GoldenGate plan.
3. For Oracle GoldenGate Free, use its recipe-driven interface and Docker deployment.
4. For OCI GoldenGate, select a configuration from 1–24 OCPUs.
5. On Linux or the web, connect the supported databases you need to replicate.

Verdict

Oracle GoldenGate covers change capture and replication across a broad set of named databases, with free and usage-priced options. Review the OCPU billing rule and unpublished BYOL pricing when considering paid deployment.