The ora_install module contains all classes, defined types, and custom types to install a running Oracle database and/or a running grid instance on your system.
You can accomplish this using the Puppet descriptive language.
Checkout our full documentation of this module at our documentation site
It doesn’t provide any means to configure the database. If you need to configure objects inside your database, you need the purchase the ora_config module.
With the purchase, you are entitled to run this module on one node and get support and maintenance. The entitlement period lasts for twelve months.
To use the Oracle software you need a separate license provided by Oracle Inc. Check the Oracle price list to buy a valid license for your system(s).
Introducing the puppet modules for Oracle databases
In this video, we'll tell you all about our different modules for Oracle. What use cases they support and how they can help you solve some of your problems with provisioning and managing your Oracle databases.
Demo Full Stack Oracle deployment
In this video, we'll show you a short demo of a full stack Oracle database deployment. In combination with the open source ora_profile module, all the settings on all levels of the stack are managed to ensure a running Oracle database.
The ora_install puppet module allows you to automate the installation and basic configuration of a lot of Oracle database related products.
You don’t want to read about it, but just want to try it? You can! You can explore our Puppet modules for Oracle by checking out our playgrounds. Here we guide you around in some of the functionality of our Oracle modules.
Stop/Start database instances with db_control puppet resource type
Enterprise Manager
Enterprise Manager Server
Agent installation via AgentPull.sh & AgentDeploy.sh
GoldenGate
GoldenGate
Repository Creation Utility (RCU)
Installs RCU repositoy for Oracle SOA Suite / Webcenter / Oracle Identity Management
Check here to see the comlete documentation for this module.
To manage the contents of the Oracle database on your system, check out ora_config
Our modules are based on an annual subscription(an entitlement). When you purchase an entitlement:
you are allowed to use the module on the named nodes you purchased the subscription for;
you get full support on usage and any issues you have;
we will guide you towards a working setup;
Are allowed to use the latest and greatest version without any extra charge.
We will make sure the modules keep working with the latest versions of Puppet en the supporting products like Oracle IBM MQ or WebLogic.
We currently have the following licensing methods for you:
1) Free when used on VirtualBox
2) Per node per year subscription
3) Custom licensing
1. Free when used on VirtualBox
This module is Free when used on a VirtualBox testing machine. The software checks if you are using VirtualBox and allows usage. No need to get any licenses from us to get going. Just download the module from our own forge and get going. To download the module use:
Our basic licensing model requires a subscription per node. The subscription is valid for a year. To make this work, we need you to send us the node name of the system you want to use the module on. (Not the puppetmaster, but the system where the agent is running.). Based on this information we will send you a file containing the entitlement for your node(s). You can purchase the entitlement in the shop or you can contact us. After you have ordered this module, you will receive an entitlement file. This file contains the information needed to run the software on your Puppet machine (agents).
3. Custom licensing
Our license manager is very flexible. If you have special requirements, please contact us so we can discuss other options.
When you have questions about licensing, please contact us or check our licensing FAQ
The ora_install module requires:
Puppet version 4.0 or higher. Can be Puppet Enterprise or Puppet Open Source
Oracle 11 higher
A valid Oracle license
A valid entitlement for usage.
Runs on most Linux systems.
Runs on Solaris
Windows systems are supported limmited
Here you can find some more information regarding this puppet module:
