Private clouds allow for managing multiple databases under one roof, ending unnecessary resource management. Private cloud solutions can be applied in such sectors as healthcare, retail, and software, etc. Introduction to Private Cloud using Oracle Exadata and Oracle Database will explore the general architecture of private cloud databases, with a focus on Oracle's Exadata database machine. The book describes the private cloud, using fundamental level exadata and database. Exadata has been the pioneer product for Oracle for almost a decade. In the last few years, Oracle has positioned Exadata for customers to consume as a cloud service. The book will provide a timely introduction to Exadata for current and potential Oracle customers and other IT professionals.