Category: exascale
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Understanding Exascale Volume Snapshots in Oracle
Exadata’s shift to Exascale storage introduces enhanced cloning features at volume and database levels, including Exascale Volume Snapshots and PDB Snapshot Clones. This article outlines their differences, application scenarios, and improvements over ASM and ACFS. Exascale fosters efficient, space-saving snapshotting that supports cross-cluster sharing and simplifies backup strategies.
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New Multitenant architectures available with Exascale
The transition from ASM to Exascale in Exadata systems enhances extent mapping significantly, simplifying operations that were previously complex or limited. This article discusses the limitations of snapshot clones in multitenant environments under ASM and explores various workarounds used to mitigate these challenges. Exascale addresses these issues effectively, allowing for straightforward refresh processes of non-production…
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