Migrating IPv4 to IPv6 on Exadata Database Machine (Doc ID 2056690.1)

Last updated on JUNE 26, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Exadata Storage Server Software - Version 12.1.2.2.0 to 21.2.7.0.0 [Release 12.1 to 21]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

The procedure in this document supports the changing of IP addresses on an Oracle Exadata Database Machine system from IPv4 to IPv6 on the management network, client access network, or both networks. Importantly, system hostnames and domain name changes are not handled by this procedure.

Solution

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In this Document

Preparation procedures

Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) or Xen-based

If the NTP, DNS, or Time Zone is to be changed

Management Network Change

Database node OS Reconfiguration

If the Guest KVM’s are configured with the management network

Oracle Grid Infrastructure Reconfiguration

Storage Cell Reconfiguration

InfiniBand Switch reconfiguration

RoCE Network Fabric Switch Reconfiguration

Management Ethernet switch reconfiguration

Power Distribution Unit (PDU) reconfiguration

KVM switch reconfiguration

Client Access Network Change - IPv6 only

Gather information for new addresses

Procedure on Database nodes or KVM Guests

Client Access Network Change - IPv4 + IPv6 together

Private Network Change

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