FlashGrid Cluster
for Oracle RAC on Azure

99.99%, 99.999%, or higher database uptime with RAC and Multi-AZ
Running mission-critical Oracle databases on Azure since 2017
Easy automated deployment in just 90 minutes in any Azure region
24/7 support for the entire infrastructure stack
Endorsed by Microsoft for running Oracle RAC on Azure
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FlashGrid Clusterfor Oracle RAC on Azure

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FlashGrid Cluster is a virtual clustered appliance that enables Oracle RAC on Azure VMs for mission-critical transaction processing workloads.

Oracle RAC on Azure with FlashGrid – 1-minute introduction

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.

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.

Oracle RAC on Azure Deployment Demonstration

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.

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Can I run Oracle RAC on Azure VMware Solution?

Technically, yes, but there are multiple reasons why it is unpractical in most use cases. A more viable alternative is to run Oracle RAC on Azure’s native Virtual Machines environment using FlashGrid Cluster.

How much performance overhead does FlashGrid create in Azure?

FlashGrid Cluster by itself consumes a negligible amount of system resources. Compared to a single-instance database, a Real Application Cluster database has overhead for communication and data mirroring between the nodes. However, clustering adds CPU, memory, and disk resources that speed up parallel operations.

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