Set up an HD/DR architecture for Oracle E-business Suite on Amazon RDS Custom with an active standby database

The Oracle E-Business Suite Disaster Recovery template describes step by step how to set up a high‑availability and disaster recovery environment for Oracle E‑Business Suite on Amazon RDS Custom.
 

It teaches you how to create your environment with multiple availability zones. That is, if one zone is down, your standby database in another zone can take over immediately. The template also teaches you how to use load balancing, backups, and other uses so that your data remains safe, and your users can keep working.
 

You do not have to reinvent the wheel. You have an existing framework which you can use and then modify according to your requirements.

Why this template is a game changer ?

Downtime is expensive and stressful. Customers can't place orders, your staff can't process transactions, and business-critical work is stalled if your database is down. It is very time-consuming to set a disaster recovery plan in motion, and most have no idea where to begin.
 

This template makes it easy. It already incorporates the essential features of a solid HD/DR plan. You can see quite easily how the primary database works with a standby database, how backups are done, and how traffic is directed. Instead of guessing, you have a solid guide.
 

It is timesaving, error-reducing, and helps you build a system that is ready for real-world problems.

Who can use this template, and when? 

If you have Oracle E‑Business Suite installed and your company relies on it, you require this template. It will be applicable in any kind of organization which wishes to maintain continuity of services.

The best time to apply this template is:

• When you are to move your Oracle E‑Business Suite to Amazon RDS Custom.

• When you are upgrading your current setup and wish to include a proper disaster recovery plan.

• When you need to be able to cope with problems that arise unexpectedly without losing data or experiencing a lot of downtime.

Even without being highly technical, you should be able to comprehend the role of each component within this template. Your technical staff can then use the information to create the setup.

What are the main components of the template ?

The template contains several significant features that speak to each other:

• Amazon RDS Custom – Primary database instance. This is where your Oracle E‑Business Suite operates on a day-to-day basis.

• Amazon RDS Read Replica – Disaster recovery standby database. This database is ready to take over if the main database fails.

• Public Subnet – Internet-facing subnet. Handles all traffic that comes from the internet.

• Private Subnet – Internal application subnet. Used for internal communication between apps and databases.

• Perimeter Subnet – Manages external traffic. Adds an additional layer of processing incoming and outgoing connections securely.

• Application Load Balancer- Distributes incoming requests so that no single server is overloaded.

• Amazon EFS – Storage solution. A common file system that can be shared by several servers.

• IAM – Access permissions. Controls who are allowed to log in and what they can access.

• AWS Backup – Data recovery. It saves regularly so that data can be recovered if necessary.

• AWS WAF – Security firewall. Safeguards your system from fake requests.

• NAT Gateway – Management of outgoing traffic. Let's private servers reach the internet when required.

•  Amazon Route 53 – DNS management. Helps guide the users to the right database or server.

Every piece of hardware has a function. All of these combined make your system reliable, secure, and ready for unexpected problems.

How to begin using Cloudairy ?

You can simply open this template and begin using it in Cloudairy:

• Login into Cloudairy using your account.

• Proceed to the Templates menu from the main menu.

• Look for "HD DR architecture for Oracle E-Business Suite."

• Click on the template and view the overview.

• Choose "Open Template" to open it in Cloudairy.

• Set the subnet settings, RDS options, and disaster recovery settings as needed.

After you have the template, you can: 

• Modify subnet settings to span multiple availability zones.

• Create your Amazon RDS standby database.

• Coordinate with your team to arrange the best failover strategy.

• Notice how database replication and routing of traffic will work.

• Implement the completed architecture and document it.

Cloudairy makes it easy for you to see the setup, modify, and save your finished plan.

Summary  

This template provides you with a full plan to implement a High‑Availability Disaster Recovery architecture for Oracle E‑Business Suite on Amazon RDS Custom with an active standby database. With this template, you can:

• Minimize downtime.

• Keep your apps running smoothly.

• Secure your data with backup and redundant systems.

• Control traffic and security with straightforward tools.

It is simple to use, simple to comprehend, and meant to help you create a reliable setup for your business. With Amazon RDS Custom, Cloudairy, and this template, you can confidently create an environment that will keep your Oracle E‑Business Suite running even when things go wrong.