Oracle RAC Implementation

Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) is the premier database clustering solution in the RDBMS market space. Oracle RAC’s configuration options and features offer companies a wide range of flexibility for designing their high-availability solutions. However, with all the configuration options, features, and flexibility, how do you guarantee a successful implementation?

This article is a guide for defining, designing, and delivering a successful Oracle RAC project. It details the steps required to reduce risks and increase your chances of a successful implementation. In addition, it highlights many major pitfalls you may encounter during your Oracle RAC project and offers suggestions on how to avoid them.

Although this article focuses on Oracle RAC, the following steps are applicable to many types of Oracle implementation projects. (Note that this guide is intended for informational purposes only; under no circumstances should you consider it a consulting offering.)