This fully configured virtual environment is ideal for training classes, development sandboxes, and contractors or employees looking to apply their training in a simulated live environment with multiple servers. All of this is contained on a simple external hard drive that has the functionality to restore itself to the original configuration in the case of corruption or other problems. There is no need to buy expensive servers or setup complex testing labs for training or proof of concept testing. All you need is the Database Black Box, which is full configured to run on virtual servers on a powerful laptop or workstation.

The "Black Box" is offered in multiple configurations that can be setup for the latest technologies. This allows new users or developers to avoid the chicken and egg problem if I don't know how to set it up, how can I train on it? More importantly, with a typical setup taking 10-12 hours, what do I do if I corrupt or disable the environment while learning? The Black Box solves all of this, with guaranteed support and recovery for any issues. Currently, there are four actively used configurations:

The workstation version of Byte Armor contains all of the unique valued added materials, tools, and reports that have been developed by the OraByte research and development department. The available modules are built and continually upgraded by the constant training and in the field work being down by the OraByte network. Unlike other tools developed by dedicated developers that haven't been out in the field for years (if ever), the Byte Armor applications are constantly updated by the most experienced Oracle experts in the field as they come across new problems, versions, and solutions.

The "ByteArmor" modules currently include: Base DBA, DBA Performance, Base App DBA, App DBA Performance, and Security & Controls. All of these modules are updated live via the internet at the schedule of the user's choosing. The Byte Armor tools are essential for any contractor that wants to make a lasting impression at their client site, or for employees or IT departments which want to achieve the highest levels of quality and productivity from their in house teams.