Oracle Exadata Database X6-2 Expand
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Oracle Exadata Database X6-2 Expand is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mladen Vidic from
High availability and cluster support enhance daily operations and transaction processing.
What is our primary use case?
We use Oracle Exadata for several enterprise databases that accommodate all-day operations on two Exadatas. I can't disclose the specific use of these databases, but they handle heavy connections and a large number of transactions. This environment is set up to process requests from a transaction system. We use the databases in a Standby Environment, Oracle Standby Environment, or Data Guard, with the primary databases on the first Exadata and standby databases on the second Exadata.
How has it helped my organization?
Support for unbreakable HA 24x7 operations. Never stop.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Oracle Exadata are its high availability and cluster environment. We have two nodes per Exadata, and although the setup is a RAC One Node environment and not a full cluster, it effectively serves our needs for failover support.
What needs improvement?
We recently completed an extension of our storage space. There are minor areas where improvement is needed, such as making the user interface more user-friendly and enhancing configuration and customization options. The price is also higher than I would prefer.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Oracle Exadata on-premises since the end of 2021 with Oracle 19c, which amounts to nearly four and a half years. Previously I had been working with Exadata 6,7 with Oracle 11g.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not encountered any negative experiences with the stability of Oracle Exadata.
How are customer service and support?
We have a reseller partner who handles the update operations and maintenance of the Oracle Exadata software and environment. Overall, I find their support generally satisfactory.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using Oracle Exadata, we used Sun Spark Solaris, but we have since discontinued its use.
What about the implementation team?
I was supported by a reseller partner for both implementation and updates.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is a major consideration. I would rate the price an eight on a scale from one to ten, indicating it is fairly expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Price is a crucial factor, and I would rate Oracle Exadata a nine overall. I am satisfied with its functionalities and performance.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.customer
Date published: 2025-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2088135 from
High processing speed and back-end efficiency drive performance
What is our primary use case?
I am working with a supercluster combining Exadata and ExadataLogic. We have Exadata and superclusters in our organization, and I have been working with both since 2017.
What is most valuable?
Exadata's main feature is indexing. It also offers high backend speed between self-storage units and servers, which is beneficial for processing. The compute power is in the memory. These features allow for efficient processing.
What needs improvement?
Also considered an advantage, the main drawback is the inability to cluster two Exadata systems across sites. For example, with one node on one site and another node on a different site, I cannot create an extended rack cluster. Other Oracle products with active-pass features are used instead. This limitation requires two Exadata systems at each site.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution since 2017.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Maintenance is easy, aside from pricing. Once installed, Exadata is very stable. We have many Exadata and superclusters, with no hardware failures or issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is limited across sites. Within a site, scalability is excellent. For large databases, engineering systems are definitely required.
How are customer service and support?
Exadata comes with a platinum gateway and comprehensive support, which often gets immediate attention with severity one cases. This is one of the best aspects of the engineering systems. However, hardware failures can take time to resolve as it depends on coordination between Path Maps and Oracle.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
From when we get the hardware, deployment includes various components like IV switches, management switches, cell storages, and servers. Each component requires specific updates, unlike standalone systems. Operating system and database updates, along with patching cell storages and management switches, are necessary. Despite this complexity, testing has shown very few issues.
What was our ROI?
The investment is good, which is why people choose this hardware. However, in some cases, one or two customers face issues and question their purchase choice, but this is common with all products. Even a Ferrari can have issues.
What other advice do I have?
The new database in version twenty-three might have new features that I am not yet familiar with. The Exadata system still supports version nineteen c. People are not transitioning to the new version yet, and neither am I. I would rate the product at eight point five to nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2025-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2351364 from
Years of experience foster reliability despite complex setup and licensing challenges
What is our primary use case?
With Oracle Exadata, users can run many different workloads. Oracle Exadata comes in multiple flavors including Oracle Exadata on the Cloud, Oracle Exadata on-premises, and ExaCS (the customer version of Oracle Exadata) where customers are responsible for a certain percentage of what they put into the system. There is also a SaaS version where everything is controlled by Oracle.
Users can run OLTP, data warehouse operations, and OLAP. The storage subsystem of Oracle Exadata has its own internal system that can be expanded. When more host horsepower is needed and the box reaches its capacity limit, similar to UCS with its blade servers, CPUs, and memory, users can daisy chain another box and connect them together, making two physical boxes appear as one logical machine.
What is most valuable?
Oracle Exadata is proclaimed as a highly engineered system, though it requires complex setup procedures. Initial deployment requires working with a dedicated Oracle team who builds the system according to specifications. After the initial rollout, documentation is provided that highlights permitted and restricted actions.
The system supports multiple deployment options including cloud, on-premises, and managed versions. It excels at running OLTP workloads, data warehousing, and OLAP operations. The storage subsystem can be expanded through daisy-chaining, allowing multiple physical boxes to function as a single logical machine.
What needs improvement?
Patching Oracle Exadata can be challenging due to its numerous components including network, blade, CPU, storage, and VMs. The system's complexity extends beyond simple maintenance tasks.
The performance views in Oracle Exadata are partially obsolete and inadequately documented. This presents a significant contrast to non-Oracle products, such as Cisco, which maintain comprehensive documentation.
A significant issue arose during an international project where Oracle sales certified system compatibility that proved incorrect during implementation. This created conflicts between client expectations and actual system capabilities, leaving the on-site Oracle representative to manage client dissatisfaction.
For how long have I used the solution?
45 years
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The initial setup with Oracle Exadata is complex and requires Oracle's direct involvement. Oracle performs the initial setup alongside the client but handles the actual configuration work. After system delivery and contract signing, they establish clear boundaries regarding responsibilities based on the contract terms and payment level. These terms vary between clients.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
On a scale of one to 10, the rating for Oracle Exadata depends significantly on system management personnel. The hardware itself is reliable, warranting an eight or nine rating. However, issues can arise from improper management, as demonstrated during the Obamacare implementation when a patch was applied directly to production without proper testing, resulting in system failure.
How are customer service and support?
The reviewer worked within Oracle's customer service department after clients purchased Oracle products, and in ACS (customer support). Their role included accompanying sales teams to conduct technical assessments of client environments and ecosystems. This involved creating blueprints for integrating Oracle products into client systems, followed by technical presentations to Oracle teams and stakeholders. After receiving approval from both Oracle and clients, they would proceed with project execution through detailed statements of work and project plans.
How would you rate customer service and support?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup with Oracle Exadata is complex and requires Oracle's direct involvement. Oracle performs the initial setup alongside the client but handles the actual configuration work. After system delivery and contract signing, they establish clear boundaries regarding responsibilities based on the contract terms and payment level. These terms vary between clients.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of Oracle Exadata is substantial, particularly in terms of maintenance costs and licensing. This pricing strategy has led to strained relationships with IT companies including HP and Cisco, as Oracle maintains strict licensing cost policies with limited flexibility for negotiation.
What other advice do I have?
The reviewer cautions potential buyers about system compatibility issues, stating that some purchased features may not work as expected. The overall rating given for Oracle Exadata is 8 out of 10.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.Partner
Date published: 2025-07-14T00:00:00-04:00