FlashGrid Cluster
for Oracle RAC on Azure

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.

DBA friendly

Stay in control

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:

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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