Reliable operation of a database depends on correctly configuring the EC2 instances, EBS volumes, network, and operating system. Default configuration options are not suitable for a database server. FlashGrid Server uses configuration best practices that have been extensively proven for running mission-critical Oracle databases on AWS since 2017. FlashGrid software has enabled numerous lift-and-shift migrations from traditional data centers to AWS. It is recommended by AWS and used by companies and government agencies worldwide; see our case studies.

Infrastructure failures, configuration errors, and software bugs do happen. Do not let a storage failure or an accidental out-of-memory error take down your database service and disrupt your organization. FlashGrid’s Active Reliability Framework is a collection of runtime services, monitoring tools, diagnostic tools, and health checks that help you minimize the risk of failures and disruptions caused by failures.

FlashGrid Server is delivered as a CloudFormation template. FlashGrid Launcher lets you customize and deploy the template in your AWS account with just a few clicks. This saves time configuring storage, OS, and Grid Infrastructure software, and the deployment process is fully automated and repeatable, preventing human error.

When building an HA solution with Data Guard FSFO, certain infrastructure failure types or OS configuration mistakes can undermine the entire HA architecture. Without proper failure isolation, the database service may freeze or experience brown-out instead of the expected switchover. To benefit from the Data Guard FSFO capabilities, each database server must operate reliably and have comprehensive failure isolation. Only FlashGrid Sever provides a reliable foundation for Data Guard FSFO on EC2.

With FlashGrid Server you retain full control of the Oracle Database software. All database features are available. Database management is done using standard Oracle tools and commands. You can use all Oracle tools, such as RMAN, Data Guard, GoldenGate, or Enterprise Manager. You fully control the OS and database software updates. No forced database version upgrades, stay on an older version as long as needed.

FlashGrid Server allows having an Oracle Database of practically any size, up to hundreds of terabytes or even petabytes. You can choose from a broad range of EC2 instance types, including higher performance types such as R6in, R7iz, R7a, X2iezn, and U7i. Storage throughput up to 12.5 GBPS is available with R6in and U7i instances.

If using per-CPU Oracle licensing, the use of FlashGrid Server on bare-metal instances or dedicated hosts may help you reduce the number of required licenses and the associated costs by up to 50%.