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  Overview In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), administrators occasionally face scenarios where SSH access to a compute instance is unavailable —for example, due to network misconfiguration, firewall issues, or OS-level boot problems. To handle such situations, OCI provides Instance Console Connection , which enables VNC-based graphical console access and serial console access to compute instances. In this post, I demonstrate how to access an OCI Compute instance using the VNC console , explain when to use it, and highlight best practices for secure and effective troubleshooting. ⚠️ This demonstration is performed in a personal OCI tenancy using test instances. No customer environments or confidential information are exposed. Oracle Products Used Oracle Cloud Infrastructure OCI Compute Instance Console Connection OCI IAM Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) What Is Instance Console Connection? Instance Console Connection provides ou...

 Overview Remote administrative access to cloud environments is a common requirement. While IPSec VPN and Client VPN services are robust, there are scenarios where teams need a lightweight, quick-to-deploy, and cost-effective Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN solution . Currently in OCI there are no native client access VPN services available. In this post, I demonstrate how to build a WireGuard-based P2S VPN on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) using PiVPN , an automation-friendly installer that simplifies WireGuard deployment.  ⚠️ This demonstration is implemented in a personal OCI tenancy using test resources. No customer environments or confidential information are used. Oracle Products Used Oracle Cloud Infrastructure OCI Compute Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) Subnets Security Lists / Network Security Groups Linux OS (Ubuntu Linux)   Why WireGuard + PiVPN? WireGuard Advantages Modern cryptography High performance, low overhead Simple configurati...

Overview In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Block Volume and Volume Group backups are critical for data protection. However, retaining old backups indefinitely leads to unnecessary storage costs , especially in production and DR environments. In this post, I demonstrate how to automate the cleanup of OCI Volume Group backups older than 7 days using OCI CLI , with: Safe filtering logic Multi-compartment support Logging and audit-friendly output Optional dry-run mode ⚠️ This demonstration is executed in a personal OCI tenancy using test resources. The same automation pattern is applicable to enterprise environments without exposing customer data. Oracle Products Used Oracle Cloud Infrastructure OCI Block Volume Volume Groups OCI CLI IAM OCI Cloud Shell / Linux Compute Why This Automation Is Needed Common Problems Observed Backup policies create daily volume group backups Old increme...

 Accessing cloud object storage (like Amazon S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud Storage) through a Graphical User Interface (GUI) is often preferred for manual data management, file browsing, and quick uploads/downloads. Below are the most popular and reliable GUI client tools available in 2025, categorized by their licensing and primary use cases. 1. Cyberduck Cyberduck is perhaps the most widely recognized open-source cloud storage browser. It is known for its clean interface and broad support for diverse protocols. Official Website: cyberduck.io Target OS: Windows, macOS. Key Features: Broad Protocol Support: Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, OpenStack Swift, and traditional FTP/SFTP. Cryptomator Integration: Client-side encryption for files before they are uploaded. Edit Anywhere: Allows you to open any file in your preferred local editor and save it directly back to the...