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 DMA Roles

(Database Machine Administrator)

The Database Machine Administrator (DMA) is responsible for managing and maintaining the Exadata Database Machine, which is a fully integrated system designed to run Oracle databases efficiently. It includes the following core components:

1. Database Servers (DB Servers)

  • Run Oracle database instances.
  • Provide compute and memory resources.

2. Storage Servers

  • Smart storage cells that handle data-intensive operations.
  • Offload processing from DB servers using features like Smart Scan.

3. Network Infrastructure

  • InfiniBand Switches
    • Used in Exadata X8 and earlier for high-bandwidth, low-latency interconnects.
  • ROCE Switches (RDMA over Converged Ethernet)
    • Introduced in X8M (since September 2019).
    • Typically Cisco switches used.
  • Persistent Memory (PMEM)
    • Introduced in X8M.
    • Used to accelerate data access in storage servers.

4. Administration Network

  • Admin/Management Switch
    • Typically a Cisco Ethernet Switch.
    • Provides eth0 connectivity for:
      • OS access (SSH, patching, updates).
      • Management tools (ILOM, monitoring).

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