Oracle RAC on AWS
Maximize uptime with Active-Active HA across 2, 3, or more database nodes. Generate CloudFormation template and deploy in your AWS EC2 account in 90 minutes.
Solutions on AWS
FlashGrid Inc. is an AWS Partner Network member with deep expertise in AWS EC2 and Oracle Database. FlashGrid engineered cloud systems are available to customers world-wide through AWS Marketplace.
Reliable foundation for Oracle Data Guard FSFO on AWS
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 EC2.
Oracle Failover HA on AWS
Increase uptime of Oracle single-instance databases with failover clustering on AWS EC2. Generate CloudFormation template and deploy in your AWS EC2 account in 90 minutes.
DR site with Oracle Database on AWS
Easily deploy a DR site on AWS 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 AWS 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 HA on AWS Outposts
Use AWS Outposts to meet data residency requirements for mission-critical applications running on Oracle Database. FlashGrid Cluster enables Oracle RAC or Failover HA for Oracle databases on AWS Outposts. FlashGrid Server provides a reliable foundation and failure isolation for Data Guard FSFO. FlashGrid software has the Outposts Ready designation by AWS.
Oracle Database HA in AWS Local Zone
Use an AWS Local Zone in your country or state as a primary or DR site for mission-critical applications running on Oracle Database. Enjoy the agility of the AWS cloud while meeting local data sovereignty requirements. FlashGrid Cluster enables Oracle RAC and Failover HA for databases running on EC2 instances in an AWS Local Zone. FlashGrid Server provides a reliable foundation and failure isolation for Data Guard FSFO.
Oracle Database migration from VMware to AWS
Lift-and-shift mission-critical Oracle Databases from VMware environments to AWS EC2 with FlashGrid Cluster. Easily migrate Oracle RAC to AWS EC2 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 AWS 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
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
Global Credit Ratings Provider Moves Databases from Exadata to AWS, Selects FlashGrid as the New Platform
“We had to migrate dozens of mission critical Oracle RAC databases from Exadata to AWS with FlashGrid, and were able to do it without sacrificing performance or availability.”
Rama Kolli
Sr. Director – Database Management
FlashGrid Delivers Oracle RAC on AWS to Support Record Holiday Sales for a Global Retailer
“Robust, fast, and highly available database is essential for Oracle ATG Commerce. FlashGrid for Oracle RAC on AWS is easy to deploy and run, and their 24/7 technical support service is outstanding.”
Chris MacLean
VP Cloud
Digital Education SaaS Innovator Uses FlashGrid to Attain Database High Availability on AWS
“FlashGrid delivers database high availability that we need for running our service in AWS with no interruptions.”
Nataraj Chindam
Senior Database Administrator
Billing and payments SaaS vendor migrates to AWS, uses FlashGrid for running Oracle RAC
When the SaaS vendor decided to start new deployments on AWS instead of on-prem, they were facing the question of how to keep running the same software stack with the same uptime SLA and similar performance. The SaaS vendor has been using Oracle RAC clusters for a number of years in their on-prem datacenters with fast flash-based storage. The new database infrastructure on AWS had to provide similar uptime SLA and similar performance. After thorough testing, the SaaS vendor selected FlashGrid for running multiple Oracle RAC database clusters on AWS.
Singapore government ensures uninterrupted operation of customs with FlashGrid for Oracle RAC on AWS
In 2018 the Singapore government launched its new National Trading Platform that provides customs services to traders, logistics companies, and carriers. The new platform was implemented by Accenture and deployed on AWS. Uninterrupted operation of the new platform and of the backend database powering the platform was a critical requirement. Accenture selected FlashGrid for Oracle RAC for its ability to provide active-active high availability with database nodes spread across two availability zones. Such multi-AZ configuration allows leveraging the 99.99% uptime SLA offered by AWS and non-stop operation even in the case of a local disaster or an outage affecting an entire availability zone.
MercuryGate migrates to AWS, uses FlashGrid Cluster for transactional database high availability
“The deep database knowledge of the FlashGrid team is impressive. With their help we were able to achieve our goals of migrating to AWS and scaling our database backend to keep pace with the growth of our business.”
Adam Jones
Vice President, Technology Infrastructure and Operations
Billing Platform Provider Moves Database Clusters to AWS, Maintains High Availability SLA
“With FlashGrid and AWS we can now deploy a new application within two weeks instead of six months, without compromising our availability SLA.”
David Urban
VP Operations
Cognizant and FlashGrid Keep Traffic Flowing Smoothly Under Virginia’s Elizabeth River
Cognizant, a global IT services provider, partnered with FlashGrid when a toll collection system in Virginia that they were managing required enhancements, including uninterrupted operation of the backend database. Since the entire application stack was deployed on AWS cloud, implementing database high availability with FlashGrid for Oracle RAC on AWS was the most natural choice. FlashGrid’s ability to run database nodes across availability zones allowed the additional benefit of 99.99% uptime SLA offered by AWS EC2 by protecting against failures affecting an entire availability zone.
U.S. federal agency deploys FlashGrid for running multi-AZ Oracle RAC on AWS GovCloud, meets condensed project timelines.
A government contractor approached FlashGrid Inc when they needed to move applications and their backend Oracle RAC databases to AWS GovCloud. The requirement was to run the database nodes across availability zones to take advantage of the 99.99% uptime SLA provided by EC2 for multi-AZ deployments. The project was critical for the agency and the timelines were very tight, leaving no room for error. FlashGrid for Oracle RAC on AWS was the only practical solution that met the project requirements. Infrastructure-as-Code deployment automation with FlashGrid Launcher enabled quick and easy deployment of a PoC cluster, followed by a production cluster. Delivery of the FlashGrid software through AWS Marketplace allowed the contractor to focus on the technical side of the project and effortlessly establish a relationship with FlashGrid as a new vendor.
Singapore social security fund selects FlashGrid for Oracle RAC on AWS
When the Singapore Central Provident Fund had to select a database solution to run on AWS, the choice was not hard. Since 2018 the Singapore government was already running its customs services on Oracle RAC powered by FlashGrid. Building on the success of the proven architecture, Cognizant, the government’s contractor, deployed FlashGrid for Oracle RAC with multi-AZ architecture to fully leverage the 99.99% uptime SLA offered by AWS EC2.
