Migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL: Strategy, Tools, and Best Practices

Recorded April 15, 2026 at Postgres Meetup for All. Migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL has become a key modernization strategy for organizations seeking cost optimization, open-source flexibility, and cloud readiness. However, a successful migration requires careful planning, the right migration approach, and appropriate tooling. This session explores the primary motivations for migrating Oracle databases to PostgreSQL and outlines common migration methods used in both on-premises and cloud environments. It introduces widely used migration tools and highlights best practices that help ensure data consistency, performance stability, and reduced risk during migration. The presentation also provides an overview of the Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration process using the Ora2Pg tool, covering schema conversion, data migration, and validation considerations. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to evaluate migration options and plan Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations with confidence. Speakers: Arun Kumar Samayam   / asamayam   Phani Kadambari   / phanikadambari   Y V Ravi Kumar   / yv-ravikumar