The biggest of mobile manufacturers | Enhanced System Performance with Oracle Exadata
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- Success story
Introduction
A leading company in the electronics manufacturing industry has long been at the forefront of technological innovation. However, as with any rapidly evolving industry, the need to keep systems updated and efficient is paramount. Facing several critical challenges with their existing IT infrastructure, the company turned to MPS for a comprehensive and robust solution. This success story outlines the journey from identifying the challenges to implementing cutting-edge Oracle technologies, culminating in a seamless transformation that has significantly enhanced the company's operational capabilities.
Business Challenges
The company confronted multiple pressing issues with their ageing IT system:
End of Depreciation Period: The existing system had outlived its useful life, necessitating an upgrade to maintain operational efficiency.
Escalating Maintenance Costs: As the system aged, the cost of maintaining it surged annually, placing a financial strain on the company.
Need for Technological Advancement: In a sector where technology evolves rapidly, the company needed to upgrade to stay competitive and leverage the latest advancements.
Expansion Requirements: With growing production demands, there was a critical need for a system that offered greater processing power and increased storage capacity.
Technology Coverage
To address these challenges, the company decided to implement the following state-of-the-art technologies:
Oracle Exadata X10M: To ensure top-tier processing performance.
Oracle ZFS Storage ZS9-2: For enhanced storage capabilities.
Exadata Storage Server Software: To optimise database storage management.
Oracle Database Enterprise Edition: For reliable and scalable database management.
Oracle Real Application Cluster: The real time high availability for Oracle database.
Oracle Enterprise Manager: Centralised management for Oracle system and software.
Solution
MPS proposed a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the company's specific needs:
Investment in Latest Exadata Systems: Ensured the company could take full advantage of the latest processing and storage technologies.
Upgrading to the Latest Software Versions: This step was crucial to leverage new features and security enhancements.
Setting Up a Continuous DR Backup System: To safeguard data and ensure business continuity in case of any disruptions.
Implementation Process
The implementation process was meticulously planned and executed to ensure a smooth transition:
System Survey: A detailed survey of the company's existing application and database systems was conducted to understand the current setup and requirements.
Standard Installation and Configuration:
Oracle Exadata Database Machine X10M (System 1)
Oracle Exadata Database Machine X10M (System 2)
Oracle ZFS Storage ZS9-2 with 3 x DE3 24C: Ensuring robust storage capabilities.
Database Migration: The existing databases were seamlessly migrated to the new Exadata X10M system.
Database Backup Implementation: Ensuring comprehensive backup solutions were in place.
Dataguard Replication Setup: This was crucial for data redundancy and reliability.
Implementation Guarantee: MPS guaranteed the quality and reliability of the implementation process.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Handover: Rigorous testing was performed, followed by a smooth handover to the company's technical team.
Why MPS ?
The decision to partner with MPS was driven by several compelling factors:
Service Quality: MPS is known for its high-quality service, ensuring that all projects are completed on schedule and meet stringent technical standards.
Oracle Authorised Service Partner: MPS’s status as an Oracle authorised partner ensures they have access to the latest Oracle technologies and training.
FDA Certification: This certification underscores MPS’s expertise in handling Oracle products efficiently and effectively.
Expertise of Certified Engineers: MPS boasts a team of highly skilled and certified engineers with deep expertise in Oracle technologies.
In-depth knowledge: MPS’s extensive experience with Oracle solutions ensures they can deliver integrated and superior services, offering a seamless and enhanced user experience.
Results
The project was executed flawlessly within the tight time frame of two weeks, delivering outstanding results:
Enhanced System Performance: The company now enjoys significantly improved processing performance and storage capacity, which has enhanced their operational efficiency.
Up-to-Date Software: The system is now running the latest software versions, providing the Company with the most advanced features and security updates.
Customer Feedback
Nguyen Van Danh, Technical Manager at the company, expressed his satisfaction with the project:
"Oracle Exadata and Oracle Database server systems with excellent processing performance are always our choice. With the very urgent progress of the system needing conversion, MPS has successfully implemented the system conversion with excellent results. We trust MPS very much and will continue to have long-term cooperation in the future."