Oracle RAC on Azure Cloud
Maximize uptime with Active-Active HA across 2, 3, or more database nodes. Generate ARM template and deploy in your Azure account in 90 minutes.
Solutions on Microsoft Azure
FlashGrid Inc. is an MPN Silver Partner with Azure Cloud Platform competency and deep Oracle Database expertise. FlashGrid engineered cloud systems are available to customers world-wide through Azure Marketplace.
Reliable foundation for Oracle Data Guard FSFO on Azure
When building an HA solution with Data Guard FSFO (Fast-Start Failover), 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 failover. Only FlashGrid Server provides a reliable foundation for Data Guard FSFO on Azure VMs.
Oracle Failover HA on Azure Cloud
Increase uptime of Oracle single-instance databases with failover clustering on Azure Cloud. Generate ARM template and deploy in your Azure account in 90 minutes.
DR site with Oracle Database on Azure
Easily deploy a DR site on Azure even if your primary site stays on-prem. Choose the level of HA required for your application: Oracle RAC, Failover HA, or single-instance DB. FlashGrid Cluster and FlashGrid Server offer a fast and proven way to deploy Oracle databases on Azure while providing full compatibility with (Active) Data Guard and various Oracle database versions and full control over the database software similar to on-prem.
Oracle Database migration from VMware to Azure
Lift-and-shift mission-critical Oracle Databases from VMware environments to Azure with FlashGrid Cluster. Easily migrate Oracle RAC to Azure with zero changes. Implement Failover HA for single-instance databases to minimize planned and unexpected downtime. Retain full control of the database software. If required, keep legacy database versions. Our team of Oracle and Azure experts will help with project assessment and resource sizing. Automated Infrastructure-as-Code deployment and 24×7 support ensure migration projects are completed in minimal time.
Case studies
A global US-headquartered biopharmaceutical company decided to move from Oracle Cloud to Azure to optimize costs
While migrating most servers was easy, there was a challenge with moving Oracle RAC clusters, which needed to be retained as the database backend. After researching options for running RAC on Azure, the company’s in-house operations team did a self-serve deployment of Oracle RAC on Azure using the FlashGrid Launcher free online tool. With the cluster already running, the operations team contacted FlashGrid to discuss completing the project and going live on the new Azure infrastructure with production and disaster recovery RAC clusters. FlashGrid performed an in-depth analysis of the customer’s AWR reports, suggesting the optimal sizing and configuration options for the clusters. The project was implemented on time, removing the roadblock for cross-cloud migration.
EDF migrates from IBM Mainframe to Oracle RAC on Azure powered by FlashGrid Cluster
“EDF’s internal team of DBAs, engineers, and lead solution architect spearheaded the transition to cloud computing. From the beginning, we could demonstrate it was feasible and that we could rely on a highly available Oracle database on Azure thanks to FlashGrid’s technology and guidance.”
Adam Ashby
Technical Project Manager, EDF
Conversational and Cognitive AI Leader Chooses FlashGrid for Database High Availability in Azure Cloud
“FlashGrid provides us all elements needed for running our mission-critical Oracle databases in Azure: storage and networking software, deployment automation, and 24×7 support”
Jay Wilder
Sr. Director of Software Engineering
Costa Rican Insurer Completes Migration to Azure Cloud, Moves Oracle RAC from Aging ODA to FlashGrid
“As a financial institution, we need our main database to have low latency combined with 24/7 uptime and support. FlashGrid for Azure delivered all that, together with excellent performance and the ease of automated deployment.”
Dennis Córdoba López
IT Director
International Metal Processing Equipment Manufacturer Simplifies Database HA with FlashGrid on Azure
“FlashGrid proved to be a reliable solution that is easy to implement and support for us as a systems integrator.”
SoftJam
A leading aerospace company based in Brazil needed to migrate several applications from their data center to Azure
These applications relied on Oracle RAC as the backend database and were critical to the aircraft manufacturing process. The company’s IT services provider executed the migration in three phases: starting with a proof-of-concept and testing, followed by deploying test and development clusters, and finally, launching production and disaster recovery systems. Since 2020, all systems have been successfully running on FlashGrid Cluster on Azure.
CNS Middle East delivers an Oracle RAC cluster on Azure cloud to International Securities LLC
“Combining the strong presence of CNS in the Middle East with FlashGrid’s product for database high availability, we were able to deliver and support an Oracle RAC cluster on Azure for a key customer in the region.”
Murad F. Abushaikha
Solutions Manager Lead, CNS Middle East
Global exchange selects FlashGrid for running Oracle RAC database backend on Azure for new securities products
When launching cryptocurrency futures trading, a newly formed division of an established international exchange operator decided to put their entire infrastructure on Azure cloud. However, they faced the challenge of running their backend database with sufficiently high availability to power the non-stop futures trading operation. After several months of performance and reliability testing, FlashGrid with Oracle RAC was selected as their database platform. With three database nodes spread across three availability zones, FlashGrid leverages the 99.99% uptime SLA offered by Azure for multi-AZ deployments.