Key Highlights
- OptiSol, supported a leading real estate solutions provider in the Middle East in modernizing their database infrastructure by migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL using the iBEAM O2PIM tool.
- The initiative aimed to eliminate high Oracle licensing costs, reduce vendor dependency, and unlock the flexibility of open-source technologies without compromising operational continuity.
- The client required high availability, disaster recovery, and seamless integration support. All these capabilities were carefully architected and implemented in the new PostgreSQL environment.
- OptiSol’s approach ensured accurate replication, scalable architecture, and non-disruptive deployment aligned with business-critical needs.
Problem Statement
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Rising Costs: The proprietary Oracle environment resulted in significant recurring licensing expenses that restricted long-term scalability.
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Migration Concerns: The client had strict expectations around replication, disaster recovery, and secure failover during database migration.
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Integration Requirements: The architecture depended on multiple read-only integration nodes for API feeds and analytics workloads.
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Lack of Expertise: Limited in-house PostgreSQL experience made it difficult to execute a secure and compliant transition independently.
Solution Overview
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OptiSol proposed an infrastructure-level migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL using its proprietary iBEAM O2PIM tool to ensure reliability and structure.
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A robust PostgreSQL architecture was designed with primary, secondary, replica, and integration nodes to handle production, analytics, and API operations.
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Replication models previously dependent on GoldenGate were transitioned to PostgreSQL-native logical replication mechanisms.
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Integration nodes were set up as read-only databases, efficiently feeding data to external systems while reducing the load on core systems.
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A disaster recovery setup mirrored the primary architecture to ensure business continuity and fast failover with no data loss.
Business Impact
About The Project
This case study captures how OptiSol helped a Middle Eastern real estate technology provider replace their legacy Oracle infrastructure with a scalable PostgreSQL environment. The client’s platform plays a critical role in digital property management and leasing, requiring high availability, integration capability, and disaster recovery assurance.
Using the iBEAM O2PIM migration tool, OptiSol architected and executed a smooth infrastructure transition, preserving all key performance attributes while eliminating Oracle licensing dependencies. The client’s integration pipelines and analytics processes continued without disruption, enabling them to unlock long-term value through scalable, open-source technology.
FAQs:
Why should I migrate from Oracle to PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL offers enterprise-grade capabilities without licensing fees, reducing overall costs. It provides flexibility, strong community support, and eliminates vendor lock-in while meeting performance, scalability, and compliance needs for modern applications.
What is iBEAM O2PIM and how does it help in database migration?
iBEAM O2PIM is OptiSol’s proprietary migration tool that streamlines Oracle to PostgreSQL transitions by automating structural conversion, minimizing manual efforts, and ensuring accuracy across primary, replica, and integration-level database layers.
Can PostgreSQL match Oracle’s performance and security standards?
Yes. PostgreSQL supports advanced indexing, robust transaction handling, and strong role-based access controls, delivering performance and security levels comparable to Oracle, especially when architected and tuned properly for enterprise environments.
How does PostgreSQL handle disaster recovery and high availability?
PostgreSQL supports HA/DR using replication, failover clustering, and backup strategies. Architectures with mirrored nodes and shared storage ensure uptime, data integrity, and fast recovery in case of system failures.
Is logical replication in PostgreSQL as effective as Oracle GoldenGate?
PostgreSQL’s native logical replication allows near real-time data syncing across nodes. While not identical to GoldenGate, it effectively supports complex replication needs with flexibility and strong consistency controls.
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