Category Archives: Exadata

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Exadata Storage Expansion Rack

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 »

Exadata Split Rack Configuration

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’m Speaking at the Exadata Virtual Conference!

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 »

Exadata Interconnect Addressing Tips

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 »

Exadata X2-8 Installation And Pics

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 »