from data and application architecture, through data conversion and migration, ... consultants will work with your team
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ORACLE EXADATA ARCHITECTURE TRANSITION SERVICE The Oracle Exadata Architecture Transition Service provides experienced Oracle experts to assist you as you simplify and re-platform your technical At a Glance • Optimize your implementation
by using experienced Oracle Exadata architects and Oracle Exadata best practices • Leverage Oracle’s proven
methods, templates and tools • Accelerate realization of
business benefits
infrastructure onto the Oracle Exadata architecture. This will help you to improve your application response times, increase your system agility, and lower your total cost of ownership and maintenance costs. Overview The Oracle Exadata Architecture Transition Service provides Oracle Exadata architects and expertise from Oracle Consulting to assist you as you re-platform your business onto an Oracle Exadata-based architecture. We will assist your team throughout the migration process, from data and application architecture, through data conversion and migration, to production cut-over and provide a smooth transition while helping your staff become familiar with Oracle
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production - this will help minimize any potential implementation risk, and ensure the success of your transformation project.
Service
Scope of the Offering An Oracle Exadata architect and an Oracle Exadata technical consultant will assist your project manager and technical team in both developing plans and executing activities covering: •
Data architecture configuration, including but not limited to schemas and indexes
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Application configuration
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Platform migration
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Data conversion and migration
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Data validation
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Application testing
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Performance testing and tuning
Once live on Oracle Exadata, a technical consultant will remain on-site for 15 days, supported by an Oracle Exadata architect, to assist and mentor your project manager and technical team in the following areas: •
Post go-live problem identification and resolution
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Operational best practices
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Performance tuning and system monitoring
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Hardware and software maintenance guidance including, but not limited to, addressing future patching and upgrade activities
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WHY ORACLE CONSULTING • Leading Expertise: Oracle's
own experts providing thought leadership for every Oracle solution. • Broad Coverage: “End-to-end”
lifecycle services across the entire Oracle product footprint. • Global Scale: 13,000 Oracle
experts in 145 countries, serving over 20 million users. • Unified Methodology: Based
on industry standards, high quality results across complex projects. • Flexible Delivery: Onsite,
offsite, and offshore, along with innovative solutions such as Expert Services and Architecture Services.
Benefits and Major Deliverables Oracle will work with your team to create the detailed plans you need to successfully transition to your new Oracle Exadata environment. We will provide the benefit of our experience and best practices, allowing you to minimize potential risk during the transition process. Our architects will assist your team in producing project documents to include: •
Detailed migration plans
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Detailed test plans
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Production cut-over plans
Oracle Exadata offers both linear scalability and mission-critical reliability, but any changes to production systems introduce some level of risk. In the critical period immediately following your production implementation, Oracle experts will remain on-site to help minimize and address any issues that might arise. Oracle will be at your side working to help ensure your success. We will mentor and assist your team as they familiarize themselves with changes to system management and operational procedures, share our knowledge of operational best practices and provide guidance on future hardware and software maintenance. Requirements Oracle will provide an experienced Oracle Exadata architect and technical consultants to assist your team during the Oracle Exadata Architecture Transition Service. The customer will provide project management, and the appropriate resources to lead the transition, migration and production cut-over activities. How We Are Different The Oracle Consulting team is focused exclusively on Oracle Technologies, and we have the experts that others turn to for leading practices in Oracle software implementations. We know how to best optimize your investment in Oracle products and can provide your business with tightly integrated, comprehensive, superior services throughout your ownership experience. Getting Started Leverage Oracle’s methods, tools, and extensive experience with customer implementations across diverse industries and geographies. Tight integration across Consulting, Development, Support, Education, and Global Delivery puts the entire Oracle team behind your success. To learn more, contact your local Oracle Consulting representative, or visit www.oracle.com/consulting.
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