The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Console provides a browser-first interface for provisioning, configuring, and managing Oracle Globally Distributed Database deployments. This web-based portal enables database architects and operations teams to define sharding topologies, orchestrate shard deployments across global regions, and monitor the health and performance of distributed data estates, directly addressing the need for scalable, low-latency data access for global applications.
Oracle Globally Distributed Database Website Full Guide (2026)
Distributed database solution (sharding).
Updated May 26, 2026

Introduction
Key Features
Core Capabilities
Shard catalog definition interface
Data distribution policy editor
Shard group deployment wizard
Global data consistency level selector
Shard key management panel
Additional Details
Cross-region shard group configuration
Online re-sharding operation console
Distributed database performance dashboard
Disaster recovery topology setup
Shard advisor for optimal distribution
Use Cases
Building Global-Scale Application
Developers leverage the web console to provision sharded database instances that provide low-latency data access for users worldwide, ensuring application responsiveness regardless of geographic location
How to Use Oracle Globally Distributed Database
Access the OCI Console and Service
Navigate to cloud.oracle.com, sign in with your Oracle Cloud credentials, and select the "Globally Distributed Database" service from the OCI Console navigation menu
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About Oracle Globally Distributed Database
Oracle Globally Distributed Database Status
Service is operational


