Throughout history, advances in technology have come in spurts. A single
great idea can often spur rapid change as the idea takes hold and is
propagated, often in totally unexpected directions. Exadata embodies
such a change in how we think about and manage relational databases. The
key change lies in the concept of offloading SQL processing to the
storage layer. That concept is a huge win, and its implementation in the
form of Exadata is truly a game changer.
Expert Oracle Exadata will give you a look under the covers at how the
combination of hardware and software that comprise Exadata actually
work. Authors Kerry Osborne, Randy Johnson, and Tanel Põder
share their real-world experience, gained through multiple Exadata
implementations with the goal of opening up the internals of the Exadata
platform. This book is intended for readers who want to understand what
makes the platform tick and for whom--"how" it does what it is does is
as important as what it does. By being exposed to the features that are
unique to Exadata, you will gain an understanding of the mechanics that
will allow you to fully benefit from the advantages that the platform
provides.
- Changes the way you think about managing SQL performance and
processing
- Provides a roadmap to laying out the Exadata platform to best support
your existing systems
- Dives deeply into the internals, removing the "black box" mystique and
showing how Exadata actually works
