Launched in 2018, the Oracle Cloud Autonomous Database is a revolutionary offering within the Oracle Cloud infrastructure, designed to automate many of the routine database management tasks. This self-driving database utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to automatically tune, patch, back up, and secure the database, significantly reducing the administrative burden and minimizing human error. It supports both transactional and analytical workloads with high availability, performance, and security, making it ideal for a wide range of applications, from enterprise resource planning (ERP) to business intelligence (BI). For more insights, visit https://www.oracle.com/autonomous-database/.