FlashGrid Server
for Oracle Database on Azure
FlashGrid Server is a virtual appliance for running Oracle databases on Azure Cloud VMs with maximum reliability and uptime SLA.
Proven configuration for Oracle on Azure
Reliable operation of a database depends on correctly configuring the VMs, disks, 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 Azure since 2017. FlashGrid software has enabled numerous lift-and-shift migrations from traditional data centers to Azure. It is endorsed by Microsoft and used by government agencies and companies worldwide; see our case studies.
Active Reliability Framework
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.
Automated deployment of your Oracle server in 30 minutes
FlashGrid Server is delivered as an ARM (Azure Resource Manager) template. FlashGrid Launcher lets you customize and deploy the ARM template in your Azure 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.
HA architectures with Data Guard FSFO
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 Azure.
24/7 Technical Support
In the unlikely event that something goes wrong, it is vital to have immediate access to skilled engineers with proven experience in Azure infrastructure, Linux, and Oracle Database. FlashGrid’s 24/7 technical support ensures your databases are up and running and has achieved a 100% customer satisfaction score since 2020. It covers the entire infrastructure stack, including:
Simple billing through Microsoft
FlashGrid uses VM images listed in Azure Marketplace. The marketplace software fees are charged by the hour, and they include FlashGrid software license subscription and 24/7 support. For your convenience, Microsoft processes billing and payment.
To estimate the expected costs, please see FlashGrid VM Plans and Pricing. Please note that the prices include only Azure VM and FlashGrid software and support. You need to have your own license for using Oracle Database and its features (BYOL). For production deployments, we recommend having an Oracle Database support subscription.
Compatibility
Free Trial
You can run FlashGrid Server for free for one month. During the trial, open a support ticket for help with sizing, PoC setup, or testing.
HA clustering for mission-critical databases
Increase database uptime with high availability clustering options: FlashGrid Cluster for Failover HA on Azure and FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC on Azure provide out-of-the-box clustering capabilities for Oracle Database with Multi-AZ and up to 99.999% uptime.
