FlashGrid Cluster

for Oracle RAC on AWS

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FlashGrid Cluster
for Oracle RAC on AWS

99.99%, 99.999%, or higher database uptime with RAC and Multi-AZ

Running mission-critical Oracle databases on AWS since 2017

Easy automated deployment in just 90 minutes

24/7 support for the entire infrastructure stack

Recommended by AWS for running Oracle RAC

FlashGrid Clusterfor Oracle RAC on AWS

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FlashGrid Cluster is a virtual clustered appliance that enables Oracle RAC on AWS EC2 instances for mission-critical transaction processing workloads.

Oracle RAC on AWS 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 AWS

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.

Higher performance and larger capacity

FlashGrid Cluster is compatible with high-performance instances such as R6in, R7iz, R7i, R7a, U7i, and High Memory. Storage throughput can be as high as 12.5 GBPS per node and scales with the number of nodes. The high storage throughput and aggregation of multiple EBS volumes enables extra-large databases with 500+ TB of data.

Compared to Oracle Database@AWS

FlashGrid Cluster uses native AWS EC2 instances and EBS storage volumes. Keep the simplicity and agility of running your entire application stack on AWS. No need to manage hardware resources. No need to manage a second cloud. Add, resize, and release AWS resources as needed. FlashGrid Cluster with Oracle RAC is a proven solution for mission-critical transaction processing that has been available in all AWS regions since 2017. For more details, see this comparison table.

Automated deployment in 90 minutes

FlashGrid Cluster is delivered as a CloudFormation or Terraform template. FlashGrid Launcher lets you customize and deploy the template in your AWS 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 AWS Deployment Demonstration

Tasks automated with FlashGrid Launcher:

Creating cloud infrastructure: EC2 instances and EBS volumes

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

Keep full control of the upgrade schedules – no forced upgrades

Database instances and storage deployed in your cloud account

FlashGrid staff have no access to the EC2 instances 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 AWS infrastructure, Linux, and Oracle Database. FlashGrid’s 24/7 technical support covers the entire infrastructure stack including:

FlashGrid software

Oracle ASM and Clusterware

EC2 instances, VPC networking, EBS volumes

Linux kernel/networking/storage components

Help with performance optimization and troubleshooting

Help with investigating and preventing failures

Simple billing through AWS

FlashGrid uses AMIs listed in AWS Marketplace. The marketplace software fees are charged by the hour and include FlashGrid software license subscription and 24/7 support. For your convenience, AWS handles billing and payment processing.

Pricing information is available on the AWS Marketplace product pages. Please note that the prices include AWS EC2 and FlashGrid software and support only. 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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Effectual helps Ginnie Mae migrate to AWS GovCloud, uses FlashGrid Cluster for database high availability

“With Effectual and FlashGrid, Ginnie Mae was able to migrate our applications and Oracle RAC databases to AWS with no change in the application code. We are now running modernized infrastructure that meets our uptime SLAs and helps us achieve Ginnie Mae’s mission.”

Jeremy Yates, Deputy Technology Architect, Ginnie Mae

How does FlashGrid compare to RAC on VMware Cloud on AWS?

Please see a feature-by-feature comparison of the two solutions.

Can I run Oracle RAC on AWS?

Yes. Since 2017, AWS customers have been running Oracle RAC on Amazon EC2 instances using FlashGrid Cluster. AWS recommends FlashGrid Cluster for running Oracle RAC. The Multi-AZ capability of FlashGrid Cluster enables database uptime of 99.999% and fault-tolerance exceeding typical on-premises Oracle RAC deployments. The latest generations of EC2 instances provide sufficient performance even for the largest Oracle RAC databases with capacities over 500 TB. If you would like more information, you can watch this 1-minute explanation video.

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