When you need to create identical instances with minimal effort,creating a custom imageis the best option.
* Custom Images: A custom image captures the exact configuration of an instance, including the OS, software, configurations, and data. By using a custom image, you can easily replicate the same setup across multiple instances, ensuring consistency and reducing the need for manual configuration each time.
* Other Options:
* Bring Your Own Image: This allows you to import your custom OS image into OCI, but it's more suited for cases where you are migrating from another environment.
* Select an Image from the OCI Marketplace: This provides pre-configured images from Oracle or third parties, but they may require additional setup to match your specific requirements.
* Use Oracle-Provided Images: These are basic images provided by Oracle, which may not include the specific customizations you need.
* Relevant OCI Documentation:
* Custom Images Overview
This resource explains how to create and use custom images for quickly deploying identical instances.