OCI Storage

OCI storage sized for the workload, not for the invoice.

Block, object, file, and archive storage each have a right job and a wrong price. We design the storage layer so performance matches the workload and you stop paying for tiers you do not need.

Rows of storage and network equipment in a data centre
Overview

The short version.

Storage is where OCI estates quietly leak money. Over provisioned block volumes, object data sitting in standard tier long after anyone reads it, and snapshots that never expire all add up. We map every workload to the storage class it actually needs, set lifecycle rules that move cold data down automatically, and tune performance so databases and applications get the throughput they were promised.

The result is a storage layer that is faster where it matters, cheaper where it does not, and documented so your team can keep it that way.

Capabilities

What we do here.

Block volume design

Right sized boot and data volumes with the correct performance tier, attached and backed up to policy.

Object storage tiering

Standard, Infrequent Access, and Archive tiers with lifecycle rules that move data down as it cools.

File storage

OCI File Storage for shared workloads, sized and secured for the applications that depend on it.

Backup and retention

Volume and database backups with retention that meets your recovery and compliance needs, no more.

Performance tuning

Throughput and IOPS matched to database and application demand, verified under real load.

Cost governance

Tags, budgets, and reporting so storage spend stays visible and stays in line.

Comparison

How the options compare.

OCI storage classes trade cost against access speed. Picking the wrong one is the single most common storage mistake we correct.

Storage classBest forTrade off
Block volumeDatabases, boot volumes, low latency appsHighest cost per gigabyte, performance tiers matter
Object standardActive data, frequent readsPriced for access, wasteful for cold data
Object infrequent accessBackups, data read a few times a yearLower storage cost, retrieval fee applies
ArchiveCompliance copies, long term retentionCheapest storage, hours to restore
File storageShared file systems across instancesConvenient, watch concurrent throughput cost
Most storage savings come from one change. Move cold data off the tier it was never meant to sit on.
Method

How we approach it.

  • Inventory every volume, bucket, and snapshot across the estate.
  • Map each one to the workload it serves and how often it is read.
  • Set lifecycle and retention rules so data moves and expires on its own.
  • Tune block performance tiers to the real demand, then verify under load.
  • Hand over tagging and reporting so spend stays visible.
40%
average OCI spend reduction after optimization
500+
OCI engagements delivered
24/7/365
managed monitoring and support
20+
years combined Oracle experience
Related

Where this connects.

Solution

OCI Compute

Right sized instances paired with the right storage tier.

Explore compute
Solution

Disaster Recovery & HA

Backups and replication that turn storage into a recovery plan.

See DR & HA
Service

Cost Optimization

Find and remove storage waste, paid on verified savings.

See optimization

Put this to work on your estate.

Book an assessment and we will show you what good looks like for your workloads, in writing, with a clear price.