Oracle has recently updated its Exadata platform with the introduction of the Oracle Exadata X11M, specifically engineered to optimize the performance of Oracle Database in cloud, multi-cloud, and customer data scenarios. Known for supporting transaction processing, the X11M aims to enhance online transaction processing (OLTP) and analytics by leveraging data-optimized hardware and intelligent software enhancements.
The new Exadata X11M utilizes the latest AMD Epyc processors, featuring up to 96 cores and reporting up to 25% faster per-core performance compared to previous models. This marks a strategic shift from Intel to AMD for Oracle hardware. A significant aspect of the update is the platform’s ability to dramatically improve transaction processing, which Oracle claims can be up to 30 times faster than its predecessors.
Further enhancements allow the system to support more concurrent transactions—up to 1.25 times additional capacity—while lowering SQL read latency by 21%. The X11M is versatile in deployment options, offering customers the flexibility to use on-premises setups, Oracle Cloud@Customer as-a-Service, public cloud partners, or Oracle’s own cloud infrastructure.
Overall, the updated Exadata system underscores Oracle’s commitment to integrating its hardware and software for superior operational efficiency, promising reduced operational costs and improved performance for organizations utilizing its systems in data-centric environments.
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