|  Database as a Service is a managed service, offered on a pay-per-usage basis, that provides on-demand access to a database for the storage of application data. We offer two separate solutions, Oracle and SQL.
 Each solution has several offerings:   
			
				
					
						| Oracle as a Service | SQL as a Service |  
						| Oracle Database as a service (ODBaaS) provides a convenient option for deploying enterprise ready databases running in the OU Shared Services Data Centers. This service offers rapid provisioning, high and consistent performance, and excellent support. ODBaaS is fast, flexible, simple, and scalable. | Shared Services SQL Database is a relational database-as-a-service that delivers predictable performance, scalability, business continuity, data protection, and near-zero administration to developers, departments and other application providers. |  
						| Oracle Schema The shared instance requires less configuration on the part of the customers and has built in redundancy and disaster recovery. | Oracle Database The database is fully customizable by the customer and both redundancy and disaster recovery options are available at an additional cost. | SQL Database The shared instance requires less configuration on the part of the customers and has built in redundency and disaster recovery. |  
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							Shared RAMDatabase-only Replication for data protection includedBack up required (additional cost)Storage Required (additional cost)
							
								Storage will be 2x the base price due to ReplicationAdditional Storage will be consumed due to back upsAvailable based on application compatibility only; some work loads may required a Dedicated Oracle Environment | 
							Up to 4GB Dedicated RAM
							
								Limited additional 1GB RAM increments (additional cost)Independent database managementSingle location, unless Replication option is selectedStorage Required (additional cost)
							
								Storage will be 2x the base price if Replication is enabled (opitional)Additional storage will be consumed due to back upsAdditional storage may be consumed by Point in Time recoveryAdditional Features:
							
								Enterprise back upReplicationPoint in Time Recovery | 
							Shared RAMDatabase-only Replication enabledBack up required (additional cost)Storage Required (additional cost)
							
								Storage will be 2x the base price due to ReplicationAdditional Storage will be consumed due to back upsAdditional storage may be consumed by Point in Time recovery |  |