FlashGrid Cluster
for Oracle Failover HA on Azure
- HA architecture engineered for Oracle Database
- Proven over 7 years of running mission-critical databases on Azure
- Easy automated deployment in just 90 minutes
- 24/7 support for entire infrastructure stack
- Endorsed by Microsoft for running Oracle RAC on Azure
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Maximum uptime with Multi-AZ clustering
Achieve database uptime of 99.99%, 99.999%, or higher with Oracle RAC database nodes spread across availability zones. All-flash storage and multiple levels of mirroring across separate nodes and AZs provide maximum data durability. If an infrastructure outage occurs, the cluster can tolerate the loss of an entire data center with zero RPO.
For more information, see our architecture documentation.
Active-Active HA
Oracle RAC provides an active-active database HA architecture that enables zero RPO, near-zero RTO, and zero-downtime patching and maintenance. The active-active HA is critical for eliminating database outages and maximizing application uptime.
Lift-and-shift Oracle RAC to Azure
Changes in database architecture or application code introduce high risks to migration projects. FlashGrid Cluster enables lift-and-shift migrations of Oracle RAC databases with zero architecture or code changes, thus minimizing risks to your project schedules and success.
Keep it simple and agile on native Azure VMs
FlashGrid Cluster uses native Azure VMs and disks. Keep the simplicity of running your entire application stack in the Azure Cloud. No need to reserve hardware. No need to manage a second cloud. Add, resize, and release Azure resources as needed.
Compared to Oracle Database@Azure
FlashGrid Cluster uses native Azure VMs and disks. Keep the simplicity and agility of running your entire application stack in the Azure Cloud. No need to manage hardware resources. No need to manage a second cloud. Add, resize, and release Azure resources as needed. FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC is a proven solution for mission-critical transaction processing that has been available in all Azure regions since 2017.
For more details, see this comparison table.
Scalable sizing and performance
FlashGrid Cluster can be configured and scaled for databases ranging from 1 TB to hundreds of TB. Smaller OLTP databases can be deployed with no physical hardware reservation. Larger databases can be provisioned with hundreds of CPU cores and millions of IOPS for maximum performance. VM sizes can be changed as needed to optimize cost/performance.
Automated deployment in 90 minutes
FlashGrid Cluster 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.
Tasks automated with FlashGrid Launcher
- Creating cloud infrastructure: VMs and disks
- Installing and configuring FlashGrid software
- Installing, configuring, and patching Oracle Grid Infrastructure
- Installing and patching Oracle Database software
- Creating ASM disk groups
DBA friendly
- Standard Oracle tools: RMAN, Data Guard, GoldenGate, OEM
- Full control of database features and patching
- Standard database patching process
- Quick and easy storage expansion
- FlashGrid technical support with deep Oracle expertise
Stay in control
- Keep full control of the database software and the OS
- Database instances and storage deployed in your cloud account
- FlashGrid staff have no access to the VMs or data
24/7 Support
In the 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 covers the entire infrastructure stack, including:
- FlashGrid software
- Oracle ASM and Clusterware
- Azure VMs, network, disks
- Linux kernel/networking/storage components
- Help with performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Help with investigating and preventing failures
Simple billing through Microsoft
FlashGrid uses VM images listed in Azure Marketplace. The marketplace software fees are charged by the hour and include FlashGrid software license subscription and 24/7 support. For your convenience, Microsoft processes billing and payment.
To estimate the expected costs see FlashGrid VM Plans and Pricing. 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.
What is the maximum Oracle database size supported in Azure?
FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC and FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle Failover HA have architectures that do not limit Oracle database size. Up to 100 TB is practical with 2 or 3 hyper-converged nodes, and 500+ TB is possible with separate storage nodes.
How do we purchase FlashGrid licenses and support on Azure?
FlashGrid is deployed through Azure Marketplace. The marketplace software fees include FlashGrid software license and technical support.