If you’ve run into the problem where you’re running out of space on your Exadata system, relief is on the way. Oracle has announced the Exadata Storage Expansion Rack. It comes in 3 handy sizes, just like your Exadata: Quarter, Half, and Full. They’ve taken out the database servers and left the remaining guts inside… Read More »
I was involved in an interesting Exadata installation last week. We have a client that wanted a half rack Exadata spit into 2 quarter racks to separate development and production. The best part was that we were doing this from the factory image, without the use of Oracle’s ACS. Normally, a standard Exadata installation can… Read More »
I’ve been asked to participate in the Exadata Virtual Conference organized by Tanel Poder that is being held August 3&4. I’ll be speaking about something near and dear to my heart, Exadata patching! Patching Exadata can be a scary proposition, considering that one patch touches Exadata storage application code, provides OS and kernel updates, and even flash… Read More »
Having done a handful of Exadata implementations, there’s always been one piece of the configuration that’s bothered me more than anything else. In the process of ordering an Exadata, Oracle sends the customer a “Configuration Worksheet” that asks questions about how the system should be configured. It’s standard stuff: hostnames, DNS and NTP servers, UID… Read More »
I’ve been talking about starting a blog for a while, and what better to start it with than pictures of “The Great Beast,” or “Sasquatch.” He’s more commonly known as the Exadata X2-8. It’s one of the first in the area, and I had the opportunity to sit in on the installation/setup. I’ve got a… Read More »