Managing and optimizing the use of multiple databases is one of the top priorities of organizations today. Businesses are struggling to manage increasing volumes of data generated every day.

1. A Technical Overview of Oracle Exadata Database Machine
Managing and optimizing the use of multiple databases is one of the top priorities of organizations
today. Businesses are struggling to manage increasing volumes of data generated every day. Hence
there is a growing need for robust database management systems that will allow businesses to integrate
multiple data sources and effectively tackle all database workloads.
A number of solutions have been designed by experts to help businesses manage data growth and
leverage the power of data in making strategic business moves. One such is the Oracle Exadata Database
Machine, which is purpose-built to run the Oracle database. Designed with industry-standard hardware
and intelligent database and storage software, the Oracle Exadata Database Machine delivers the best
of performance for a wide range of database workloads such as Online Transaction Processing (OLTP),
Data Warehousing (DW) and consolidation of mixed workloads.
A system that is easy-to-deploy with all hardware required to run the Oracle database, the Oracle
Exadata Database Machine comes with database servers, storage servers, and network pre-tuned, pre-
configured, and pre-tested by Oracle. This solution combines both storage and database applications
that can support both transactions and analytical processing. Moreover, it also combines massive
memory and low-cost disks to deliver the best performance at the lowest costs, thus making it the most
ideal database machine for a variety of unpredictable cloud computing workloads.
This next-generation database management platform based on Oracle technology leverages advanced
techniques to deliver numerous benefits including up to 40% faster response times, nearly 30%
reduction in the consumption of power and cooling, and above all, an unmatched ability to store and
manage hundreds of TB of data in a flash. Organizations can thus significantly reduce IT costs through
consolidation, and store up to ten times more data, accelerate time-to-market by eliminating trial and
error in systems integration, considerably improve the performance of all applications, and enable
better business decisions in real-time.
To best realize the benefits of Oracle Exadata Database Machine, organizations can resort to the
services of an Exadata consultant who can help determine the best methodology for implementing this
system and enhance its performance. Moreover, an Exadata Services Consultant can also help by:
 Carrying out an in-depth study of the existing database system before the implementation
 Offering valuable insights gained through several years of experience
 Identifying and resolving potential implementation issues
 Carrying out a smooth migration processes without causing downtime in operations and
completing the process well within the expected time
 Offering post-implementation support
With the guidance of an experienced Exadata consultant, organizations can streamline data
management and successfully resolve issues arising due to unmanaged, disparate, and ever-growing
databases.
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