DataScale is designed to simplify and secure the implementation of large Oracle® databases. DataScale provides a choice of preassembled and fine-tuned configurations combining NovaScale® Intensive servers, storage sub-systems and related implementation software and services.

The new Bull offering, that received the ‘Powered by Oracle’ label, is particularly intended for companies wishing to secure and speed up the deployment of Oracle databases, in the framework of consolidation projects or deployment of new databases. With DataScale, companies benefit from Bull’s expertise both in large servers and in the deployment of Oracle databases in the Data Center.

Easier deployment and lower costs

DataScale combines the Reliability, Availability and Serviceability (RAS) required by production environments. In order to facilitate the implementation of Oracle databases and Oracle RAC technologies, DataScale configurations are totally pre-installed. Bull is thus able to accelerate and secure the deployment of large database infrastructures at a lower cost.
DataScale provides powerful functionalities to administrate and run infrastructures:

Linux OS pre-loaded with the additional components required for a complete, consistent and fast Oracle installation
Bull’s ‘Database Load Partitioning’ software to allocate resources according to needs
NovaScale Master to monitor the entire configuration

A comprehensive Services offering

The industrialized manufacturing process improves the reliability of the infrastructure as a whole and simplifies support and maintenance operations. Bull delivers a variety of services from the installation to the implementation of Oracle databases in order to meet customers’ needs. The Bull offering includes the management of software releases and patches, as well as configuration parameterization and fine-tuning. Bull’s Oracle Competence Center brings its expertise in sizing, proof of concept (POC), best practices and optimization to deliver ready-to-deploy configurations on the customer site.

Price and availability

DataScale consists of four configurations, supporting Red Hat EL 5.1 AP. A standard configuration (1TB) list price = 57 600 euros
Available immediately.

A longstanding partnership with Oracle
This latest certification further strengthens the 23-year partnership between Bull and Oracle. An ‘Oracle Certified Partner’ since 2000, Bull has Centers of Excellence in Europe, as well as specialized Oracle teams in France. Bull supplies the hardware platforms (from its Escala and NovaScale ranges) for some of Oracle’s largest customers in Europe.
When it comes to Oracle services, Bull operates throughout the entire ‘Design, Build, and Operate’ value chain: from architecture definition, systems integration and implementation, to outsourcing services.

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Spec sheet -
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Spec sheet -
French version