Oracle Revamps Exadata Database Platforms With Huge Performance Gains at the Same Price Point

Oracle Revamps Exadata Database Platforms With Huge Performance Gains at the Same Price Point

This IDC Market Note looks at Oracle's revamp of its Exadata platforms for running Oracle Database — integrated database servers, storage, application servers, and networking — all in one system. The company is pushing the envelope of what is possible in such database platforms by optimizing its capabilities for both transactional and analytical needs. There is a good deal of flexibility depending on the specific anticipated workload and chosen execution venue (on-premises, public cloud, or hybrid)."The legacy of Oracle's Sun Microsystems acquisition lives on largely through its Exadata Database Machine line," said Jason Stamper, research manager, IDC Europe. "Despite a change of processor, Oracle has not only maintained application compatibility with previous generations, but it also kept entry-price parity despite including numerous performance and scalability improvements. IDC believes Exadata will continue to be a popular choice for OLTP, analytics, consolidation, AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, gaming, and high-speed financial systems at large companies."

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