1. 1 Oracle Database Oracle RAC Self-Validation Process Guide

2. 2 RAC Validation Overview Typical RAC Validation Approach RAC Lab Options Scheduling RAC Validation

3. 3 Typical RAC Validation Approach 1 - RAC Validation is FREE to Oracle Partners. 2 - Partner RAC validations are done in labs with Oracle Partner Technical Service (PTS). 3 - Partners can choose which sort of Lab they want to test in. 4 – Partner needs to fill out a RAC Validation Request Form.

4. 4 Oracle RAC Lab Options Validation can be done in… Oracle lab Partner’s own lab facilities 3 rd party lab facility Oracle Lab Locations Oracle HQ Lab – CA Oracle ETC – Atlanta, GA Oracle ETC – Reston, VA

5. 5 Oracle RAC Lab Options (continued) What happens during a lab validation ? Partners typically bring in their application and “plug” into the RAC installation for testing purposes. Testing timeframe depends on Partners requirements. Partners who wish to do their own RAC installations are encouraged to do so. RAC software provided during lab visit. Who from Oracle is with me in the lab ? Oracle’s Partner Technical Services (PTS) will assist the Partner with the needed validation tests

6. 6 Scheduling RAC Validation Fill out the “Request Form for Partner RAC Validation” (on OPN) Email form to: ptshelp_ww@oracle.com RAC Software provided during Lab visit

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