8-1-3 Notifications Explained

Key Concepts

• Notifications Overview
• Event Types
• Subscription Methods
• Notification Topics
• Message Delivery

1. Notifications Overview

Notifications in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provide a way to send messages to subscribers based on specific events or conditions. These notifications can be used to alert users about important changes, updates, or issues within the cloud environment. Notifications are essential for maintaining awareness and ensuring timely responses to critical events.

Example: Think of notifications as a digital alert system in a smart home. Just as the smart home alerts you to open doors or smoke detection, OCI notifications alert you to important events in your cloud environment.

2. Event Types

Event Types refer to the specific actions or conditions that trigger notifications. These can include resource creation, deletion, updates, or failures. Understanding the different event types allows you to configure notifications for the most relevant and critical events in your environment.

Example: Consider event types as different sensors in a smart home. Just as sensors detect motion, temperature, or smoke, event types detect resource changes, updates, or failures in your cloud environment.

3. Subscription Methods

Subscription Methods define how subscribers receive notifications. Common methods include email, SMS, and webhooks. Subscribers can choose the method that best suits their needs and preferences. Effective subscription methods ensure that notifications are delivered promptly and reliably.

Example: Think of subscription methods as different communication channels. Just as you can receive alerts via phone, email, or app notifications, subscribers can choose email, SMS, or webhooks to receive OCI notifications.

4. Notification Topics

Notification Topics are logical groupings of notifications based on specific subjects or categories. Topics allow you to organize and manage notifications more effectively. Subscribers can subscribe to specific topics to receive only the notifications that are relevant to them.

Example: Consider notification topics as different channels on a TV. Just as you can switch between news, sports, or movies, subscribers can switch between different notification topics to focus on the most relevant information.

5. Message Delivery

Message Delivery refers to the process of sending notifications to subscribers. OCI ensures reliable and timely delivery of messages through various protocols and mechanisms. Understanding message delivery helps in troubleshooting and optimizing the notification process.

Example: Think of message delivery as a postal service. Just as the postal service ensures letters reach their destinations, OCI ensures notifications reach subscribers reliably and on time.