How to Transfer Files Between an OCI VM (Compute Instance) and Object Storage (Part - 3) 

Check out Part -1 - Install OCI CLI, pre-requisite 

Check out Part -2 - Upload files to Object storage

In this article, let’s take the reverse approach:

downloading a file from an OCI Object Storage bucket into a VM that lives in a private subnet.

This is a common scenario — your production VMs are usually in private subnets with no public IP, and you still need to move files in and out efficiently.

Let me explain the simplest way to do it.

🔹 Key Challenge

A private-subnet VM cannot reach the internet directly.

But the good news,

👉 OCI CLI works perfectly inside private subnets via the Service Gateway, as long as it's properly configured.

If your subnet is connected to:

✔️ Service Gateway

AND

✔️ Object Storage Public Endpoint allowed

…you can directly download objects from Object Storage using CLI.

If your subnet isn't configured this way, you can still use the OCI Bastion Service to connect securely and run CLI commands.

Step 1: Confirm Network Access to Object Storage

From the private VM, run:

#> oci os ns get

If you get a valid namespace response, you're connected to Object Storage.

If it fails, ensure:

-> Subnet has Service Gateway attached

-> Route table has: 0.0.0.0/0 → Service Gateway

-> No overly restrictive security lists

Step 2: Download a File from Object Storage

Use the oci os object get command.

Basic Download Command

oci os object get \

  --bucket-name <bucket_name> \

  --name <object_name> \

  --file <output_file_name>

Example

Download db_backup.tar.gz from bucket my-backup-bucket:

oci os object get \

  --bucket-name my-backup-bucket \

  --name db_backup.tar.gz \

  --file db_backup.tar.gz

This saves the file in your current working directory.

Download Large Files

If you're dealing with multi-GB backups:

oci os object get \

  --bucket-name my-backup-bucket \

  --name largefile.gz \

  --file largefile.gz \

  --multipart-download-threshold 64 \

  --part-size 64

Step 3: Verify the File

After download:

ls -lh

and optionally check checksum:

md5sum db_backup.tar.gz

If SSH is disabled or restricted, Access Private VM via OCI Bastion

Click here to know more how to access Private VM via OCI Bastion service

Once you're inside the bastion session, the exact same download commands work.

🎉 That's It!

Thanks & Regards,

Chandan Tanwani

How to Transfer Files Between an OCI VM (Compute Instance) and Object Storage (Part - 2)

Transferring a file from an OCI Compute Instance (VM) to Object Storage is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to store, archive, or share data.

Once your OCI CLI is installed and configured (as explained in Part - 1), you're ready for the next step.

Step 1: Verify You Have Access to the Bucket

Before uploading anything, check that:

- The bucket exists

- You have the right permissions (via IAM policy)

- Your CLI is configured for the correct region

- List the buckets in your compartment:

        oci os bucket list --compartment-id <compartment_ocid>

If the bucket you want appears, you're good to go.

Step 2: Upload a File

Use the oci os object put command to upload a file.

Basic Upload Command

oci os object put \

  --bucket-name <bucket_name> \

  --file <local_file_path>

Example

Suppose your file is /u01/backups/db_backup.tar.gz and your bucket is my-backup-bucket:

oci os object put \

  --bucket-name my-backup-bucket \

  --file /u01/backups/db_backup.tar.gz

What Happens Here?

-> OCI CLI uploads the file

-> The object appears inside the bucket with the same filename

-> If the object already exists, it will be overwritten unless you disable overwrite

If you want to specify a different object name:

Example:

oci os object put \

  --bucket-name my-backup-bucket \

  --file db_backup.tar.gz \

  --name MY_Backup_26Nov2025.tar.gz

Bulk Upload files using below command

Example:

oci os object bulk-upload \

  -bn my-backup-bucket \

  --src-dir /u01/RMANBackup26Nov2025 \

  --include "*.bkp" \

  --prefix rman/

Upload Large Files

For large files (GBs or TB-scale), use the --part-size option.

Example:

oci os object put \

  --bucket-name my-backup-bucket \

  --file db_backup.tar.gz \

  --part-size 64

Step 3: Verify Upload

List objects inside the bucket:

oci os object list --bucket-name my-backup-bucket

To confirm size or metadata:

oci os object head \

  --bucket-name my-backup-bucket \

  --name db_backup.tar.gz

🎉 That's It!

You’ve now successfully uploaded files from a VM to Object Storage using OCI CLI.

This is the method I use daily for backups and log transfers.

In the next article, we will go the opposite direction — downloading files from Object Storage to a private subnet VM, even when it has no public internet access.

Thanks & Regards,

Chandan Tanwani

How to Transfer Files Between an OCI VM (Compute Instance) and Object Storage (Part - 1)

I’m writing a small series of articles where I walk you through one of the most common tasks we perform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI):

moving files between a VM and an Object Storage bucket.

Whether you want to upload backups from your VM or download files into a private subnet, the process becomes extremely simple once your OCI CLI is set up correctly.

In this article, I’ll cover three clear steps, just the way I explain it to anyone who asks me:

1) Install and configure OCI CLI - (This only)

2) Upload files from a Public-Subnet VM to Object Storage

3) Download files from Object Storage to a Private-Subnet VM

Let’s begin!

1) Installing and Configuring OCI CLI

The very first prerequisite is simple:

👉 Your VM must have OCI CLI installed.

Log in to your VM using the opc user or any other privileged user.

I personally logged in using the oracle user (which was created during VM setup), and ran the installation from there.

Step 1: Install the OCI CLI

Run the following command:

curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oracle/oci-cli/master/scripts/install/install.sh | bash

This script handles everything—from downloading the CLI to setting up environment variables.

[oracle@vm-test-1 ~]$ curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oracle/oci-cli/master/scripts/install/install.sh | bash

  % Total    % Received % Xferd  Average Speed   Time    Time     Time  Current

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WARNING: Some interactive prompts may not function correctly if this script is piped into bash (e.g. 'curl "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oracle/oci-cli/master/scripts/install/install.sh" | bash)'

WARNING: Script should either be downloaded and invoked directly, or be run with the following command: bash -c "$(curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/oracle/oci-cli/master/scripts/install/install.sh)"

    ******************************************************************************

    You have started the OCI CLI Installer in interactive mode. If you do not wish

    to run this in interactive mode, please include the --accept-all-defaults option.

    If you have the script locally and would like to know more about

    input options for this script, then you can run:

    ./install.sh -h

    If you would like to know more about input options for this script, refer to:

    https://github.com/oracle/oci-cli/blob/master/scripts/install/README.rst

    ******************************************************************************

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######################################################################## 100.0%

Running install script.

python3 /tmp/oci_cli_install_tmp_zdp8 

-- Verifying Python version.

-- Python version 3.6.8 okay.

===> In what directory would you like to place the install? (leave blank to use '/home/oracle/lib/oracle-cli'): 

-- Creating directory '/home/oracle/lib/oracle-cli'.

-- We will install at '/home/oracle/lib/oracle-cli'.

===> In what directory would you like to place the 'oci' executable? (leave blank to use '/home/oracle/bin'): 

-- Creating directory '/home/oracle/bin'.

-- The executable will be in '/home/oracle/bin'.

===> In what directory would you like to place the OCI scripts? (leave blank to use '/home/oracle/bin/oci-cli-scripts'): 

-- Creating directory '/home/oracle/bin/oci-cli-scripts'.

-- The scripts will be in '/home/oracle/bin/oci-cli-scripts'.

===> Currently supported optional packages are: ['db (will install cx_Oracle)']

What optional CLI packages would you like to be installed (comma separated names; press enter if you don't need any optional packages)?: 

-- The optional packages installed will be ''.

-- Trying to use python3 venv.

-- Executing: ['/bin/python3', '-m', 'venv', '/home/oracle/lib/oracle-cli']

-- Executing: ['/home/oracle/lib/oracle-cli/bin/pip', 'install', '--upgrade', 'pip']

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You are using pip version 21.3.1, however version 25.3 is available.

You should consider upgrading via the 'pip install --upgrade pip' command.

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===> Modify profile to update your $PATH and enable shell/tab completion now? (Y/n): 

===> Enter a path to an rc file to update (file will be created if it does not exist) (leave blank to use '/home/oracle/.bashrc'): 

-- Backed up '/home/oracle/.bashrc' to '/home/oracle/.bashrc.backup'

-- Tab completion set up complete.

-- If tab completion is not activated, verify that '/home/oracle/.bashrc' is sourced by your shell.

-- ** Run `exec -l $SHELL` to restart your shell. **

-- Installation successful.

Announcement

============

1. Interactive mode now available in CLI

Have you tried the new interactive features in OCI CLI yet? You can get started by typing `oci -i`.

Learn more by watching our informative video on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX29Xw1Te54&ab_channel=OracleLearning

Also see https://docs.oracle.com/iaas/Content/API/SDKDocs/cliusing_topic-Using_Interactive_Mode.htm

============

-- Run the CLI with /home/oracle/bin/oci --help

[oracle@vm-test-1 ~]$ 

[oracle@vm-test-1 ~]$ 

After installation, verify it:

oci --version

If you see the version printed, your CLI is installed successfully.

[oracle@vm-test-bl-ebs-1 ~]$ oci --version

/home/oracle/lib/oracle-cli/lib64/python3.6/site-packages/oci/_vendor/httpsig_cffi/sign.py:10: CryptographyDeprecationWarning: Python 3.6 is no longer supported by the Python core team. Therefore, support for it is deprecated in cryptography. The next release of cryptography will remove support for Python 3.6.

  from cryptography.hazmat.backends import default_backend  # noqa: F401

3.71.0

[oracle@vm-test-bl-ebs-1 ~]$ 

Step 2: Configure the OCI CLI

Next, we need to configure it with your OCI credentials.

Run: oci setup config

The CLI will ask for:

User OCID

Tenancy OCID

Region

Directory for storing API keys

Passphrase for the private key

[oracle@vm-test-1 ~]$ oci setup config

/home/oracle/lib/oracle-cli/lib64/python3.6/site-packages/oci/_vendor/httpsig_cffi/sign.py:10: CryptographyDeprecationWarning: Python 3.6 is no longer supported by the Python core team. Therefore, support for it is deprecated in cryptography. The next release of cryptography will remove support for Python 3.6.

  from cryptography.hazmat.backends import default_backend  # noqa: F401

    This command provides a walkthrough of creating a valid CLI config file.

    The following links explain where to find the information required by this

    script:

    User API Signing Key, OCID and Tenancy OCID:

        https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/Content/API/Concepts/apisigningkey.htm#Other

    Region:

        https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/Content/General/Concepts/regions.htm

    General config documentation:

        https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/Content/API/Concepts/sdkconfig.htm

Enter a location for your config [/home/oracle/.oci/config]: 

Enter a user OCID: ocid1.user.oc1..aaaaaaaahtnchxxxxxxbbbbbbbccccccdddddddpumrcff4ja

Enter a tenancy OCID: ocid1.tenancy.oc1..aaaaaaaaq3kiaahtnchxxxxxxbbbbbbbccccccdddddddteja

Enter a region by index or name(e.g.

1: af-johannesburg-1, 2: ap-batam-1, 3: ap-chennai-1, 4: ap-chiyoda-1, 5: ap-chuncheon-1,

6: ap-chuncheon-2, 7: ap-dcc-canberra-1, 8: ap-dcc-gazipur-1, 9: ap-delhi-1, 10: ap-hyderabad-1,

11: ap-ibaraki-1, 12: ap-melbourne-1, 13: ap-mumbai-1, 14: ap-osaka-1, 15: ap-seoul-1,

16: ap-seoul-2, 17: ap-singapore-1, 18: ap-singapore-2, 19: ap-suwon-1, 20: ap-sydney-1,

21: ap-tokyo-1, 22: ca-montreal-1, 23: ca-toronto-1, 24: eu-amsterdam-1, 25: eu-budapest-1,

26: eu-crissier-1, 27: eu-dcc-dublin-1, 28: eu-dcc-dublin-2, 29: eu-dcc-milan-1, 30: eu-dcc-milan-2,

31: eu-dcc-rating-1, 32: eu-dcc-rating-2, 33: eu-dcc-zurich-1, 34: eu-frankfurt-1, 35: eu-frankfurt-2,

36: eu-jovanovac-1, 37: eu-madrid-1, 38: eu-madrid-2, 39: eu-madrid-3, 40: eu-marseille-1,

41: eu-milan-1, 42: eu-paris-1, 43: eu-stockholm-1, 44: eu-zurich-1, 45: il-jerusalem-1,

46: me-abudhabi-1, 47: me-abudhabi-2, 48: me-abudhabi-3, 49: me-abudhabi-4, 50: me-alain-1,

51: me-dcc-doha-1, 52: me-dcc-muscat-1, 53: me-dubai-1, 54: me-ibri-1, 55: me-jeddah-1,

56: me-riyadh-1, 57: mx-monterrey-1, 58: mx-queretaro-1, 59: sa-bogota-1, 60: sa-santiago-1,

61: sa-saopaulo-1, 62: sa-valparaiso-1, 63: sa-vinhedo-1, 64: uk-cardiff-1, 65: uk-gov-cardiff-1,

66: uk-gov-london-1, 67: uk-london-1, 68: us-ashburn-1, 69: us-ashburn-2, 70: us-chicago-1,

71: us-columbus-1, 72: us-gov-ashburn-1, 73: us-gov-chicago-1, 74: us-gov-phoenix-1, 75: us-langley-1,

76: us-luke-1, 77: us-newark-1, 78: us-phoenix-1, 79: us-saltlake-2, 80: us-sanjose-1,

81: us-somerset-1, 82: us-thames-1): 68

Do you want to generate a new API Signing RSA key pair? (If you decline you will be asked to supply the path to an existing key.) [Y/n]: y

Enter a directory for your keys to be created [/home/oracle/.oci]: 

Enter a name for your key [oci_api_key]: 

Public key written to: /home/oracle/.oci/oci_api_key_public.pem

Enter a passphrase for your private key ("N/A" for no passphrase): 

Repeat for confirmation: 

Private key written to: /home/oracle/.oci/oci_api_key.pem

Fingerprint: aa:3a:ff:d9:c5:10:7a:50:4f:ef:c0:f3:f4:b2:d2:72

Config written to /home/oracle/.oci/config

    If you haven't already uploaded your API Signing public key through the

    console, follow the instructions on the page linked below in the section

    'How to upload the public key':

        https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/Content/API/Concepts/apisigningkey.htm#How2

[oracle@vm-test-1 ~]$ 

[oracle@vm-test-1 ~]$ 

Note:- In above code snippets I kept most of the things default. But you can change it according to your environment.

Once you enter these inputs, the CLI will generate the required keys and a config file.

Next, we need to configure it with your OCI credentials.

Step 3: Add the API Key in OCI Console

This part is important.

Now that your CLI generated a public key, you must register it in OCI:

Log in to OCI Console, Open User Settings

Go to Tokens and Keys,  Click on API Keys

Choose Add API Key

Upload the public key generated during the CLI setup

Once added, you will see a fingerprint — keep it noted; it confirms your key is active.

This completes the foundational setup.

Now your VM is ready to communicate with OCI Object Storage securely using the CLI.

In the next steps, I’ll show you how to upload from a public-subnet VM and download into a private-subnet VM using Bastion or direct CLI commands.

Thanks & Regards,

Chandan Tanwani

My Session at Oracle AI World: KNEX - Autonomous Database Journey

My Session at Oracle AI World: KNEX - Autonomous Database Journey

From this year onwards, Oracle has rebranded its flagship annual conference — Oracle Cloud World — to Oracle AI World, reflecting the company’s strong focus on Artificial Intelligence and its deep integration across Oracle products and solutions.

I was glad and truly honored to be part of this prestigious global event — not just as an attendee, but as a speaker representing real-world expertise and customer success stories.

My session, titled “Oracle Autonomous Database Best Practices and Lessons Learned: Customer Panel,” drew a full house of participants eager to explore practical insights and proven approaches for maximizing the value of Oracle Autonomous Database. The discussion was vibrant, with attendees keen to understand how AI-driven automation and optimization are transforming data management and performance tuning.

It was an incredible experience to share the stage with industry experts, exchange ideas, and connect with professionals from around the world — all united by the vision of making data smarter with AI.

I had covered following key topics:

- Our development use cases

- Evaluation criteria for adopting Autonomous Database

- Building blocks of our architecture

- Key lessons learned and takeaways from our implementation journey

It was an honor to co-present alongside Holger Friedrich, Sreedhar Mohan, Amar Kumar, and Peter Merkert, who shared their valuable experiences with the audience.

A truly amazing experience at Oracle AI World — learning, connecting, and exchanging ideas with the global community.

Many thanks to Vivek Sharma and Reiner Zimmermann for the opportunity to share our story on such a prestigious global platform.

Special thanks to Basheer Khan and Hadi Syed Abdul for all their continuous support throughout this journey.

Thanks & Regards,

Chandan Tanwani

AIOUG OCYatra 2025: A Journey of Knowledge, Community, and Inspiration

AIOUG OCYatra 2025 was nothing short of phenomenal. As someone who’s been deeply involved with the Oracle community for years, I feel incredibly grateful to be part of this journey — traveling across six vibrant cities in India: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai.

What made it even more special was not just attending the sessions, but being a speaker, a contributor, a connector — and someone fully immersed in both the learning and execution side of things.

🚆 City-by-City: The Journey

• Bengaluru – The kickoff city! The energy was electrifying. Tech enthusiasts and developers poured in, setting the tone for what would become an inspiring series of events.
• Hyderabad – A city buzzing with Oracle talent. Loved the questions, the hallway conversations, and catching up with community members.
• Pune – My home turf. Speaking here felt like a homecoming. Great turnout, engaging crowd, and vibrant networking.
• Mumbai – Business meets technology! The vibe was intense, and the discussions on cloud and Gen AI were top-notch.
• Delhi – A very enthusiastic crowd. Speaking here was a delight. The level of curiosity and interaction was truly rewarding.
• Chennai – The final city. A warm close to an exhilarating journey. Chennai gave a fitting wrap-up with amazing hospitality and insightful dialogue.

🎤 Speaker Moments: Sharing What I Love

I had the honor of speaking in three cities — Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi, delivering my session on:
"Setup to Scaling: Why Developers Love Autonomous Database"

In this talk, I explored how Oracle Autonomous Database simplifies life for developers — from setup to seamless scaling — while enabling performance, security, and ease of development. I showcased live demos and real-world developer use cases that generated great interest and sparked some wonderful post-session discussions.

🎯 Behind the Scenes: Managing OCYatra Events

Apart from being a speaker, I also played an active role in coordinating and managing OCYatra events across all six cities. From venue logistics to speaker coordination, from audience engagement to brand promotion — it was a fulfilling, hands-on experience.

Managing events at this scale taught me a lot about collaboration, precision, and community building. Each city had its own rhythm and flavor, but the spirit of learning remained constant.

🤝 People, Community, and Conversations

One of the biggest takeaways from OCYatra 2025 was the people — old friends, new faces, curious learners, and inspiring thought leaders. It was refreshing to meet so many brilliant minds and exchange ideas on everything from Oracle Cloud, AI, APEX, Fusion Applications to performance tuning.

It was also a great opportunity to represent KNEX Technology, interact with current and future customers, and share how KNEX is enabling enterprises to unlock the power of Oracle solutions.

💡 My Final Thoughts

OCYatra 2025 was more than just a tech event. It was a celebration of community, innovation, and learning. I return from this journey inspired, humbled, and excited for what’s ahead.

Big thanks to the AIOUG team, all the speakers, volunteers, sponsors, and every single attendee who made this possible.

See you at the next stop in the journey! 🚀

Thanks & Regards,

Chandan Tanwani