CHAPTER 5
Managing the Exadata Database Machine

Once the Oracle Exadata Database Machine is deployed in your data center, you are required to perform ongoing administration tasks on its software and hardware components, as you would with any other system.

The initial setup and configuration of the Database Machine is typically priced into Exadata proposals by Oracle and performed by Oracle Advanced Customer Services (ACS) upon delivery and installation of the hardware. The setup process includes the installation and configuration of the operating system and the Oracle software, and the configuration of InfiniBand and Ethernet networks. At the end of the setup process, the Database Machine is ready and configured and includes a working Oracle database. You are then able to create additional new databases and start migrating databases from non-Exadata platforms, or start deploying your brand-new database applications. Since you might want to better understand the installation process or might....