Oracle has made it possible to run a much older version, but still widely used database software on Exadata, a move that could make buyers reluctant to date the trigger on a purchase of computer equipment.
Customers who are running the infrastructure Grid version 12.1.0.2 or later can now use Oracle ACFS (Automated Storage Management Cluster File System) on Exadata, according to a blog post.
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"The result is that now you can run Oracle 10gR2 on Exadata Database using ACFS as storage for Oracle Database," the post reported. The blog "Although Oracle 10gR2 Database is at end of life, remains in use in a number of places," he says. "This has caused problems when you implement Exadata consolidation platform, or when the choice during the process of upgrading hardware".
10gR2 version became generally available in July 2005 and its extended support ended in July 2013. Oracle database versions released gave 11 g & c 12 and hopes to obtain the rapid absorption of the latter, which includes optional functionality to cloud computing and processing in memory.
With regard to the execution of 10gR2 Exadata, there are some prerequisites besides Grid 12.1.0.2 infrastructure, according to the blog.
Oracle's Linux distribution is also needed, and if a customer wishes to use functionality of HCC (hybrid columnar compression) of Oracle, will need to apply a patch, possibly with the help of support.
Not all functionality of the Exadata will be available when you run 10gR2, but as network fabric capabilities of Infiniband, lower system power requirements and additional memory "justifies transferring these Exadata database now," adds the blog.
Oracle Exadata first unveiled in 2008 and has since released several new versions, as well as other so-called "engineered systems" focusing on different computer tasks.
Co-President Mark Hurd recently declared that Oracle would ship its 10,000° engineered system in the current quarter.
Chris Kanaracus covers the software business and General technology breaking news for IDG News Service. By Chris ' email is Chris_Kanaracus@idg.com
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