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With Oracle's Grid approach to databases it is vital that the infrastructure can be scaled as more users are added and the number of database instances grows. Traditionally this has only occurred at the front end through adding more servers to increase CPU count. However, back-end storage is normally constrained by a single controller, creating a bottleneck as the front CPU and user count increases.

The Pillar Axiom storage system helps address this in two ways. The Pillar Axiom is architected to allow you to add additional storage controllers to a grid storage architecture. Additionally, Pillar has two RAID controllers in every disk shelf so as you add capacity, you�re also scaling performance.

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The Pillar AxiomONE management software allows performance to be tuned and optimised for every database instance on the storage so that you can optimise your storage based on and individual SLA or performance requirements. This means you can really start to consolidate databases.

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To deliver this the Pillar Axiom can provision out dedicated areas of storage optimised for the task. This 'ILM in a box' can really help optimise your data warehouse. Also performance can be further enhanced by adding additional Slammers (controllers) to the storage grid.

With many Oracle applications to choose from including E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Seibel, JDEdwards and Retek it generally means different storage for each.

Using the Pillar Axiom, you can now consolidate your Oracle applications onto a single storage platform but still have the choice of provisioning out SAN or NAS and each application's storage can be optimised to ensure that it meets the individual SLA.

With Oracle's Unified Content Management, having the right storage repository is vital. Whether it is a file based repository or you are using Content DB on top of your database the Pillar Axiom can provision the right storage.

Using policies created within UCM you can also move that content between tiers within the Pillar Axiom system. This makes for easy automated ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) so you can move older data into the archive area.

If you need to have a compliant solution, simply adding the SecureWORMfs option to your Pillar Axiom can ensure that you automate retention and have an auditable trail.