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Infrastructure: Main Site and DR Site
- Oracle Hardware installation.
- Firmware upgrades
- Cable management.
- Oracle OVM for Solaris installation.
- Oracle Solaris 11.2 installation on OVM for Sparc (LDOMS)
- Oracle Solaris Cluster installation. (HA for critical DBs LDOMs)
- FS1 Storage installation and partitioning
- ZFS Storage Installation and partitioning
- LUNs assignments for Different LDOMS.
- Prepare the LDOMS for database and Application installation (OS prerequisites)
- Install Oracle intel servers’ H/W for applications and MSSQL Database.
- Install Symantec NetBackup solution to be used with oracle Storage Tektape library
In this stage our scope was to migrate Oracle Database (Core Banking) and MSSQL Databases from old existing servers to the new servers with minimum downtime. Following is high level implementation steps.
- Install Oracle Database 11gR2 on the database LDOMS
- Install required patches Databases.
- Use Oracle RMAN to migrate the core Banking DB.
- Use Oracle RMAN to migrate the TEST, DEV, Training and UAT DBs.
- Use Storage migration to migrate the MSSQL DBs.
- Configure Oracle Data guard between the main site and DR for core
- banking Database. (Database HA solution).
- Use MSSQL mirroring to sync DBs between Main and DR sites.
Citrix Xen Server Migration:
In this stage our scope was to migrate the Applications VMs at main site and DR site for Production, Test, Dev, Training and UAT environments. Following is high level migration steps.
- Install Citrix Xen Server hypervisor on new servers.
- Assign new LUNs for the old servers.
- Export the VMs Disks and copy it to the new Storage.
- Export VMs configurations • Assign the LUNs to the New servers.
- Import the VMs configuration.
- Bring the VMs to online status.
The agreement will include the following tasks and activities:
- Oracle Database Admin.
- Oracle CLUSTER.
- Linux admin for servers.
- Data replication “Oracle – Data Guard replication for Oracle database.
- Backup Administration for all nodes.
- Hardware DELL Power Edge R740 maintenance and support.
SLA Scope of Work: The agreement will include the following tasks and activities
- Oracle Database Admin 19c.
- Oracle RAC and CLUSTER.
- Linux admin for servers.
- Number Of Server is 3 VM
- Data replication “Oracle – Data Guard replication for Oracle database (In Case ofrequired).
- Database version is 19C or higher for Oracle RAC (real applications clusters).
- Remote/onsite trouble shooting, and Support for Linux OS hosted on primes.
- Secure, document and maintain operating systems.
- Troubleshoot OS bugs, misconfiguration and apply security patches.
- Operating system server update upon application vendor request.
- Monitor the functional state of systems and resolve performance issues as they are identified.
- Ensure systems are patched and updated in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Identify performance or security issues and ensure the issue is documented and followed through until resolved.
- Ensure Server high availability and recovery for all servers.
Infrastructure: Main Site and DR Site
- Oracle Hardware installation.
- Firmware upgrades
- Cable management.
- Oracle OVM for Solaris installation.
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 installation on OVM for Sparc (LDOMS)
- Oracle Solaris Cluster installation. (HA for critical DBs LDOMs)
- Storage installation and partitioning (Flash Storage)
- LUNs assignments for Different LDOMS.
- Prepare the LDOMS for database and Application installation (OS prerequisites)
Database Migration: In this stage our scope was to migrate 9 Oracle Databases with different versions including the core banking Database from IBM server to Oracle Solaris servers. Following is high level implementation steps.
- Install Oracle Database 9i and 11gR2 on the database LDOMS
- Install required patches Databases.
- Use export and import to transfer most of the DBs.
- Use transportable tablespaces for Core Banking Database.
- Use SharePlex for database Synchronization and replication during the migration process.
- Configure Oracle Data guard between the main site and DR for core banking Database and other critical DBs. (Database HA solution.
(Services and SLA)
IGate off-site/ Onsite consultation responsible for all enhancement and performance the Technology Products listed below:
- GIG insurance Egyptian Life takaful company will replace a Raid 5 HD, which may force to rebuild the GRID and restore the(backup) production Database,
- So iGate will provide an Oracle 11gr2 admin senior engineer to rebuild the GRID and restore the Database.
- iGate admin senior engineer will work closely (remotely / Onsite) as per the technical requirements.
- iGate provide a service for enhance the performance concerning the CLOUD Database.
- SLA for One Year covering the OS, Linux Oracle Database, and the WebLogic Administrations.
Infrastructure: Main Site and DR Site
- Oracle Hardware installation.
- Firmware upgrades
- Cable management.
- Oracle OVM for Solaris installation.
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 installation on OVM for Sparc (LDOMS)
- Oracle Solaris Cluster installation. (HA for critical DBs LDOMs)
- Storage installation and partitioning (Flash Storage)
- LUNs assignments for Different LDOMS.
- Prepare the LDOMS for database and Application installation (OS prerequisites)
Database Migration:
In this stage our scope was to install Oracle Database on Oracle RAC at each site then use Data Guard as disaster recovery solution, each site will hold primary instance and standby instance. Following is high level implementation steps.
- Install Oracle grid 12c (RAC)
- Configure ASM for Oracle RAC
- Install Oracle Database 12c software on the database LDOMS
- Install required patches Databases.
- Configure Oracle Database instances.
- Transfer Database from existing servers to the new servers for testing and application deployment.
- Configure Oracle Data guard between the two sites.