SQL Server 2008 ConsEMC Symmetrix VMAX Using EMC SRDF/TimeFinder and Oracle Database 10g/11g

This white paper introduces EMC Symmetric VMAX software and hardware capabilities, and provides a Comprehensive set of best practices and procedures for high availability and business continuity when deploying Oracle Database 1Og and Oracle Database 11 g with Symmetric VMAX. This includes EMC TirneFinder and Symmetric Remote Data Facility (SRDF), which have been widely deployed with Oracle databases. It incorporates a new Virtual Matrix interface that connects and shares resources across all nodes, allowing the storage array to seamlessly grow from an entry-level configuration into the world's largest storage system. Symmetric VIAX provides improved performance and scalability for demanding enterprise database enviourment while maintaining support for EMCs broad portfolio of software offerings.