White Paper

Oracle Database Migration to Dell PowerEdge 12
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Generation Servers and Dell Compellent Storage
Systems
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Introduction
The Dell PowerEdge 12
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Generation servers and Dell Compellent storage systems are ideal choices for
hosting Oracle database workloads by providing not only superior performance, but also lower TCO in
terms of manageability, rack space, and power and cooling. For customers who are interested in
moving their existing Oracle databases to new Dell hardware, performing a seamless migration is the
first challenge they face. In the following sections, this paper examines various Oracle database
migration options, including the pros and cons of each option. It details a migration solution adopted
by Dell IT that can help customers migrate their existing Oracle databases to the latest releases of Dell
hardware with near zero interruption to data availability. A key technology component used in this
solution is the Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM) disk rebalance feature. This paper
provides the recommended best practices on how to implement the migration methodology.
Dell Solutions for Oracle Databases
Dell solutions for Oracle products are designed to simplify operations, improve usability, and provide
cost-effective scalability as your needs grow over time. In addition to providing server and storage
hardware, Dell solutions for Oracle include:
 Dell Configurations for Oracle―in-depth testing of Oracle configurations for high-demand
solutions; documentation and tools that help simplify deployment
 Integrated Solution Management―standards-based management of Dell solutions for Oracle that
can lower operational costs through integrated hardware and software deployment, monitoring,
and updating
 Oracle Licensing—licensing options that can simplify customer purchase
 Dell Enterprise Support and Infrastructure Services for Oracle―planning, deployment, and
maintenance of Dell solutions for Oracle database tools
For more information concerning Dell Solutions for Oracle Database, visit www.dell.com/oracle, and
the Dell Oracle Solutions wiki page at http://delltechcenter.com/enterprise.
Technology Overview
Dell PowerEdge 12
th
Generation Servers
Dell PowerEdge 12
th
Generation servers are the newest addition to the PowerEdge server family. Dell
PowerEdge 12
th
Generation servers can help improve the IT experience with the following notable
features:
 Manage anywhere and anytime with agent-free server management
 Reduce maintenance time with auto-update for replacement parts
 Control cooling costs with better power monitoring and control
 Tailor network to applications with fabric flexibility
 Access information quicker via SATA, SAS, SSD and PCI Express Flash drives
 Data protection using best-in-class RAID
 Protect data at rest with malware resistance and faster encryption
 Keep data safer with firmware signing and encrypted credentials
 Accelerate high-performance computing (HPC) and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) through
integrated graphics processing unit (GPU) technology