FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC vs VNS3 comparison

The compared FlashGrid and Cohesive Networks solutions aren't in the same category. FlashGrid is ranked #3 in HAC , with an average rating of 10.0, and holds a 1.6% mindshare in the category. Cohesive Networks is ranked #53 in AWSM , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of FlashGrid users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Cohesive Networks users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

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FlashGrid Cluster for Oracl...

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

High Availability Clustering (3rd)

VNS3

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AWS Marketplace (53rd)

Mindshare comparison

FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC and VNS3 aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC is designed for High Availability Clustering and holds a mindshare of 1.6%.
VNS3, on the other hand, focuses on AWS Marketplace, holds 0.3% mindshare, down 0.4% since last year.

High Availability Clustering Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC	1.6%
InfoScale	22.4%
Windows Server Failover Clustering	17.1%
Other	58.9%

High Availability Clustering

AWS Marketplace Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VNS3	0.3%
Stardog Enterprise Knowledge Graph Platform	1.0%
CTG Cross-Border VPC Connection (Asia Pacific:HongKong-China:Beijing)	0.9%
Other	97.8%

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Featured Reviews

reviewer2762898

DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

Have successfully tested high availability setup and gained valuable architectural insights

I tested the product as a proof of concept for Oracle RAC and Database High Availability in a non-production environment The proof of concept allowed us to quickly evaluate high-availability setups for Oracle RAC. It helped our team understand the solution architecture and test basic operations,…

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Shivam Dhang

IT Infrastructure & Cloud Manager at Softcell Technologies Limited

Secure multi-cloud connectivity has simplified VPN deployment and unified firewall control

The top three features that VNS3 offers are encrypted overlay networking, centralized firewall plus routing policies across clouds, and multi-cloud connectivity without native peering complexity, along with VPN orchestration and key management via controller APIs. Additional valuable features in VNS3 include containerized deployment capabilities, cloud infrastructure and DevOps tooling integration, and fine-grained traffic steering without route controls. VNS3 improved secure connectivity across multi-cloud and on-premises environments without complex native peering. It reduced VPN setup time, standardized firewall and routing policies, and provided clear encrypted traffic paths for compliance and MSP tenant isolation. Using VNS3, I saw forty to sixty percent faster VPN deployment versus native cloud plus firewall configurations, a thirty percent reduction in network change tickets due to centralized policy control, and lower infrastructure costs by avoiding dedicated hardware VPN appliances per customer.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

17%

Healthcare Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

22%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Insurance Company

11%

Healthcare Company

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC?

I only tested the free proof of concept.

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What needs improvement with FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC?

There is room for improvement in the area of migration or integration with existing on-premises infrastructure.

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What is your primary use case for FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC?

I tested the product as a proof of concept for Oracle RAC and Database High Availability in a non-production environment.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VNS3?

The pricing or licensing is predictable. It is instance-based plus bandwidth tiers but can rise with heavy throughput or many endpoints.

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What needs improvement with VNS3?

The areas where VNS3 could be improved include native integration with cloud providers such as SD-WAN or transit services, deeper telemetry and analytics, and simpler GUI workflows for large multi-...

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What is your primary use case for VNS3?

My main use case for VNS3 is secure multi-cloud and hybrid connectivity, using VNS3 as an overlay VPN controller. I use it for IPsec site-to-site tunnels, encrypted mesh between cloud VPCs, and cen...

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Also Known As

FlashGrid for Oracle RAC and Database HA (on OL 9), FlashGrid for Oracle RAC and Database HA (on RHEL 9)

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Overview

FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC offers robust infrastructure for deploying Oracle RAC databases, prioritizing reliability and performance in critical environments.

Designed to enhance Oracle RAC deployments, FlashGrid Cluster simplifies infrastructure management through automation. It boosts operational efficiency with compatibility across traditional and cloud platforms, ensuring consistent performance and rapid deployment. This makes it ideal for businesses aiming to optimize database environments with minimal complexity.

What are the most important features of FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC?

Automated Deployment: Simplifies setup without manual intervention, using consistent configurations.
Seamless Cloud Integration: Supports diverse cloud environments, offering flexibility and scalability.
High Availability: Ensures continuous database operations, minimizing downtime risks.
Performance Optimization: Enhances database throughput and response times, crucial for demanding applications.

What benefits and ROI should be considered in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces operational costs by minimizing the need for extensive hardware investments.
Scalability: Provides easy scaling without significant infrastructure changes, supporting growth.
Operational Simplicity: Reduces complexity in managing Oracle RAC environments, enhancing productivity.
Reliability: Maintains consistent service levels, which is key for critical applications.

FlashGrid Cluster for Oracle RAC is widely adopted across finance, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors, offering tailored solutions to meet the specific demands of each industry. Organizations benefit from its reliability and performance, crucial for sustaining high workloads and ensuring uninterrupted data access.

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With the VNS3 Network Platform you get the right-sized solution for your needs. From streamlined, function-specific cloud controllers providing NAT, Firewall, IPsec VPN, etc. to full blown multicloud networks, each providing better pricing, better support and better visibility than the alternatives.

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