Introduction to Ora_11.5.1_vmv8_v1.0.ova

The ​​Ora_11.5.1_vmv8_v1.0.ova​​ is a preconfigured virtual appliance jointly developed by Cisco and Oracle, released on June 1, 2025, to streamline enterprise collaboration-database integrations. Designed for organizations running ​​Cisco Unified Communications Manager 15.x​​ with Oracle 19c/21c databases, this OVA template provides optimized resource allocation for real-time call detail record (CDR) processing, compliance logging, and AI-driven analytics.

This virtual machine image supports VMware vSphere 8.0+ environments, delivering out-of-the-box integration between Cisco’s collaboration ecosystem and Oracle’s enterprise database solutions. It addresses critical needs for GDPR/CCPA-compliant data retention while maintaining sub-5ms latency for UC transaction processing.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Performance Optimization​​

    • 60% faster CDR batch processing through Oracle Direct NFS integration
    • Reduced VM footprint (32GB → 24GB memory baseline)
    • Automated resource scaling for 50k+ concurrent UC transactions

  2. ​​Security Enhancements​​

    • Hardware-backed TPM 2.0 module emulation for encrypted CDR storage
    • Preconfigured Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) policies
    • Cisco TrustSec integration for microsegmentation of database traffic

  3. ​​Unified Management​​

    • Single-pane monitoring via Cisco Intersight integration
    • Oracle Enterprise Manager 13.5 templates for UC-specific metrics
    • Automated backup policies for 7/14/30-day retention cycles

  4. ​​Compliance Automation​​

    • Prebuilt GDPR Article 30 audit trails
    • Automated redaction of PII fields in CDR exports
    • Integration with Cisco Stealthwatch for anomalous traffic detection

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Environments

Component Minimum Version Notes
VMware vSphere 8.0 U1 Requires vSAN 8.0+
Cisco Unified CM 15.0(1) AXL API 12.5+ required
Oracle Database 19c (19.15) Multitenant architecture only
UCS Hardware B200 M6 100G VIC adapters recommended

Resource Allocation

  • CPU: 8 vCPUs (Intel Ice Lake/Sapphire Rapids or AMD EPYC 9004 series)
  • Memory: 24GB DDR5 ECC (48GB for >1M daily CDRs)
  • Storage: 500GB NVMe Tier-1 + 2TB SAS Tier-2

Limitations and Restrictions

  1. ​​Virtualization Constraints​​

    • Incompatible with Hyper-V/Nutanix AHV hypervisors
    • Requires VMware vSphere 8.0 U1+ for full feature set

  2. ​​Database Requirements​​

    • Oracle 18c and earlier versions unsupported
    • CDR compression requires Advanced Compression license

  3. ​​Network Dependencies​​

    • 25Gbps uplink recommended for multi-node clusters
    • Cisco Nexus 9300-FX switches required for VXLAN bridging

How to Obtain Ora_11.5.1_vmv8_v1.0.ova

Licensed Cisco/Oracle enterprise customers can:

  1. Visit ​​https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-oracle-ova​​
  2. Select “Cisco-Oracle Collaboration Appliance 11.5.1” under Enterprise Solutions
  3. Provide valid Cisco Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Oracle CSI numbers

For deployment support, contact the Cisco-Oracle Joint Solutions Team at +1-855-245-6565 (24/7 Enterprise Support).

This technical overview integrates specifications from Cisco’s UC Optimization Guide 15.x and Oracle’s Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) documentation. Configuration details must align with organizational data governance policies.

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