This document discusses Oracle Database 19c and the concept of a converged database. It begins with an overview of new features in Oracle Database 19c, including direct upgrade paths, new in-memory capabilities, and improvements to multitenant architecture. It then discusses the concept of a converged database that can support multiple data types and workloads within a single database compared to using separate single-purpose databases. The document argues that a converged database approach avoids issues with data consistency, security, availability and manageability between separate databases. It notes Oracle Database's support for transactions, analytics, machine learning, IoT and other workloads within a single database. The document concludes with an overview of Oracle Database Performance Health Checks.