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Oracle Exadata Database Machine

byOracle
in
4.7
2026
Market Presence: Cloud Database Management Systems (Transitioning to Cloud Operational Database Management Systems), Integrated Systems

Overview

Product Information on Oracle Exadata Database Machine

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Oracle Exadata Database Machine?

Oracle Exadata Database Machine is a software designed to optimize and support Oracle Database workloads by integrating database servers, storage, and networking in a single solution. This software provides high performance for online transaction processing, data warehousing, and mixed database environments. It features intelligent storage that offloads data-intensive SQL operations, scalable infrastructure supporting consolidation of multiple databases, and management tools for automating administration tasks. Oracle Exadata Database Machine addresses business requirements for improved database efficiency, accelerated data processing, and simplified management by delivering a platform for reliable data handling and resource allocation within enterprise environments.

Oracle Exadata Database Machine Pricing

Oracle Exadata Database Machine software uses a pricing model based on hardware configuration, capacity, and software licensing. The software can be purchased through perpetual or subscription licensing options, with costs varying depending on chosen hardware specifications, licensing type, and available support services. Usage-based pricing may apply for cloud deployments.

Overall experience with Oracle Exadata Database Machine

BI / ETL DEVELOPER
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Database Platform Excels in Scalability and Performance With High Availability Features”

5.0
Jul 2, 2025
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Principal Advanced Analytics
30B + USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Oracle Exadata - gets the job done”

3.0
Apr 21, 2022
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2026
For Market:
Cloud Database Management Systems (Transitioning to Cloud Operational Database Management Systems)

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About Company

Company Description

Updated 6th March 2025

Oracle is a cloud technology company that offers computing infrastructure and software solutions globally. This organization has developed an autonomous database, the first of its kind, to help manage and secure data. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure presents functionalities to facilitate the transition of workloads from on-site systems to the cloud, and vice versa, as well as between different clouds. Oracle's cloud software applications provide modern tools designed to support sustainable growth and resilience in businesses. Tools developed by Oracle are used by a wide range of users including nonprofit organizations and businesses of various sizes, to aid in operations like supply chain streamlining, human resource management, financial planning and connecting data and global users. Apart from business solutions, Oracle's technology also aids in tasks ranging from government defense to scientific and medical research.

Company Details

Updated 13th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1977
Head office location
Redwood Shores, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.oracle.com

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Peer Discussions

Oracle Exadata Database Machine Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(168 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
41%
4 Star
49%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • BI / ETL DEVELOPER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Database Platform Excels in Scalability and Performance With High Availability Features

    5.0
    Jul 2, 2025
    Overall, a robust and scalable product that integrates state-of-the-art hardware, OS and RDBMS software into a great database platform, suited both for transaction processing and data warehousing solutions.
  • BI / ETL DEVELOPER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Database Platform Excels in Scalability and Performance With High Availability Features

    5.0
    Jul 2, 2025
    Overall, a robust and scalable product that integrates state-of-the-art hardware, OS and RDBMS software into a great database platform, suited both for transaction processing and data warehousing solutions.
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Oracle Exadata Database Machine Likes & Dislikes

Like

Consolidating multiple databases into a single super server that provides unmatched performance. High availability with no single point of failure and Oracle RAC to ensure smooth RDBMS patching. Automation of some DBA tasks like auto indexing for OLTP workloads.

Like

Consolidating multiple databases into a single super server that provides unmatched performance. High availability with no single point of failure and Oracle RAC to ensure smooth RDBMS patching. Automation of some DBA tasks like auto indexing for OLTP workloads.

Like

Consolidating multiple databases into a single super server that provides unmatched performance. High availability with no single point of failure and Oracle RAC to ensure smooth RDBMS patching. Automation of some DBA tasks like auto indexing for OLTP workloads.

Dislike

Oracle doesn't easily integrate with some BI tools (e.g. Spotfire)

Dislike

Oracle doesn't easily integrate with some BI tools (e.g. Spotfire)

Dislike

Oracle doesn't easily integrate with some BI tools (e.g. Spotfire)