FlashGrid Cluster
for Oracle RAC on Google Cloud
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FlashGrid Cluster is a virtual clustered appliance that enables Oracle RAC on Google Cloud VMs for mission-critical transaction processing workloads.
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 Google Cloud
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.
Compared to Oracle Database@Google Cloud
FlashGrid Cluster uses native Google Cloud VMs and disks. Keep the simplicity and agility of running your entire application stack in Google Cloud. No need to manage hardware resources. No need to manage a second cloud. Add, resize, and release Google Cloud resources as needed. FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC is a proven solution for mission-critical transaction processing that has been available in all Google Cloud regions since 2019.
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 a Google Cloud Deployment Manager template. FlashGrid Launcher lets you customize and deploy the template in your Google Cloud 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 GCP Deployment DemonstrationTasks automated with FlashGrid Launcher:
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24/7 Support
In the event that something goes wrong, it is vital to have immediate access to skilled engineers with proven experience in Google Cloud infrastructure, Linux, and Oracle Database. FlashGrid’s 24/7 technical support covers the entire infrastructure stack, including:
Simple billing through Google
FlashGrid uses VM images listed in Google Cloud Marketplace. The marketplace software fees are charged by the hour and include FlashGrid software license subscription and 24/7 support. For your convenience, Google processes billing and payment.
To estimate the expected costs, see FlashGrid VM Plans and Pricing. Note that the prices include only Google Cloud 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 Oracle Database versions are supported?
Oracle Database versions 19c, 18c, 12.2, 12.1, and 11.2 are supported. We test with the latest PSUs / RUs as they are released.
How does FlashGrid help deploy a mission-critical application in GCP?
FlashGrid offers HA database architecture that allows full control and the flexibility to meet future database and infrastructure requirements:
- Active-active or Fail-over database clustering based on proven FlashGrid and Oracle clustering technologies.
- Full control of sizing, patching/updates, and database features. You have the root@ access.
- Portability between cloud providers.
- Ease of deployment similar to DBaaS.