Veritas Cluster Server Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Veritas Cluster Server
Kai Pankatz
Last position:
Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG
- Installation, maintenance and regular upgrade of the DB systems with 19x
- Use of OPatch and RU 19.27 on RHEL 8x, SLES 15.x and Windows
- DBA for DACH and European customers in production and last test environments (e.g. Konrad Adenauer) as well as others in CDB
- Processes via Confluence
- Support in operations for customers SR via Metalink
Matthias Weiss
Last position:
DevOps Engineer at Interhyp AG
- Infrastructure management with Puppet and Terraform for consistent environments
- Maintenance and adaptation of Terraform scripts for Azure cloud deployment
- Migration of database systems and services to the Azure cloud
- Introduction of GitOps with ArgoCD for fully automated deployments
- Adaptation and development of GitHub pipelines for CI/CD workflows
- Creation of Helm Charts for standardized deployments
- Migration of repositories from Bitbucket to GitHub
- Operation and performance optimization of an Oracle 19c grid cluster (RAC, Dataguard)
- Setup and management of MongoDB instances (on-premise and Azure Kubernetes)
- Setup of PostgreSQL clusters in on-premise and Azure Kubernetes environments
- Migration of services, master data, and stored procedures from Oracle to PostgreSQL
- Troubleshooting and performance tuning of complex data infrastructures
- Installation, configuration, and upgrade of Tableau in the productive BI environment
- Development of sanity checks to monitor business processes and application logic
- Adaptation of the backup and recovery strategy to new requirements
- Carrying out disaster recovery and point-in-time recovery
- Technologies used: Oracle 19c RAC Grid Dataguard, PostgreSQL 16, MongoDB, MySQL Cluster, Kubernetes (Azure), Tableau, Puppet, Terraform, ArgoCD, GitHub/Bitbucket, CheckMK, Prometheus, Grafana, Icinga2, Ubuntu/RHEL
Marko Oršolić
Last position:
System Administrator in a 6-person Team at FITS
- System administration of FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.1 in a secure cloud software solution
- Administration of proxy servers for FITS and its clients, banks and state banks
- Administration of secure internet solutions
- Administration of secure mail solutions and mail gateways
- Administration of Apache 2.4 web servers
- Planning and maintenance of servers and network components in FNT Command
- Incident, change and ticket handling, especially troubleshooting network issues using Splunk and ARS
- Troubleshooting and log file analysis using Splunk Enterprise
- Monitoring with Nagios
- Ordering, provisioning and installation of certificates on Apache web servers, Nginx web servers and load balancers
- Hardware: HP ProLiant DL380 Gen 9 and 10, Cisco Catalyst
- Software: FreeBSD 11, 12 and 13.2, FNT Command, shell scripts, MySQL databases, ServiceNow, ARS, Splunk Enterprise 8.15
Felix Schmitt
Last position:
System Consultant / Consultant at Freelance work
- Projects in the area of Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On, and LDAP directories
- Development of Java modules
- Development and administration of Java/J2EE-based applications on different application servers
- Administration of Unix systems (Linux, Solaris, AIX) and applications
- Migration of systems
Alexander Pohl
Last position:
Head of integration for six country subsidiaries at XSYS Holding
- Analyzed the required scope of processes, infrastructure, and SAP for integrating the MacDermid subsidiaries
- Validated proposals from the new service providers
- Managed the collaboration and tracked the tasks of business and IT experts
- Coordinated communication and the PMO
- Created cutover plans in three waves for SAP conversion, Salesforce, and Ariba
Christopher Eshemokhai
Last position:
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
- Oracle databases 11g, 12c and 19c RAC
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g & 12c (WebLogic, SOA, Oracle Forms and Report Server, etc., OBIA)
- Administration of Oracle 11g, 12c, RAC and 19c
- Applying patches
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Tomcat
- Oracle tuning
- The system includes several production, QA, test & development Oracle databases and WebLogic application servers 11g & 12c
Bahriye Eser
Last position:
Centris AG
- Administration of 8-node RAC (19.26) database systems
- Use of GoldenGate
- Use of UC4
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Statistics of experts using Veritas Cluster Server
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
23
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Veritas Cluster Server
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Cluster availability
Veritas Cluster Server, often called VCS, keeps critical services running when a node or storage path fails. It is used where downtime is costly and controlled failover matters more than simple restart logic. Many teams now meet it as part of Veritas InfoScale Availability.
Common setups
- Oracle, SAP, and other database services that need automatic failover
- File services and shared storage on UNIX, Linux, and Windows servers
- Application groups that must move cleanly between cluster nodes
- DR designs with manual or scripted switchover steps
What specialists deliver
Strong specialists design service groups, resource dependencies, and policy-based failover paths. They also handle agent configuration, cluster upgrades, patch windows, and recovery tests. In Germany, they are often brought in for plants, finance systems, and other environments with strict uptime needs.
Ecosystem skills
VCS work rarely stands alone. Good professionals understand storage replication, SAN behavior, OS clustering basics, and the surrounding Veritas stack. They also read logs fast, verify quorum behavior, and test how fencing and service monitoring behave under pressure.
When companies bring help
- A legacy cluster is unstable after a change or migration
- New servers, storage, or OS versions must be added safely
- Failover works in theory but not in real maintenance windows
- Internal teams know the platform but need a second set of eyes
Strong delivery
The best experts work methodically. They document each resource, dependency, and trigger, then prove the result with repeatable tests. They do not guess at failover behavior. They validate it, explain it clearly, and leave the cluster easier to operate after the project ends.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Veritas Cluster Server, in one place.
Veritas Cluster Server keeps defined services running by moving them to another node when the active system fails. It is used for applications, databases, and file services that need controlled failover rather than a simple restart. Teams choose it when service continuity matters more than local server uptime.
In many current environments, VCS is discussed as part of Veritas InfoScale Availability. The older name still appears in runbooks, tickets, and search queries, especially in long-lived environments. When you hire a specialist, make sure they understand both the legacy wording and the current product structure.
A strong Veritas Cluster Server freelancer helps when a cluster is unstable, a migration is coming, or failover needs to be proven before a change window. Teams also bring in outside help when in-house specialists are busy with daily operations. This is common in Germany when local systems must stay available during maintenance.
Good VCS work depends on solid Linux, UNIX, or Windows server knowledge, plus storage and networking basics. Many projects also need understanding of shared disks, replication, scripts, and the application being protected. If the service is Oracle or SAP, that platform knowledge matters too.
Most Veritas Cluster Server projects need someone who has already handled real failover, not just lab setup. Cluster policy design, fencing, and recovery testing are easy to get wrong without practical work. For simple reviews, lighter support can be enough; for migrations or outages, choose a proven specialist.
Veritas Cluster Server is often weighed against Pacemaker, Microsoft Failover Clustering, or platform-specific HA features. It is usually chosen for mature environments with complex service groups and strict operational procedures. The right choice depends on the operating system, the application stack, and how much control the team wants over failover logic.
Yes, much of VCS configuration, log review, and test planning can be done remotely. On-site access helps when storage, cabling, or maintenance coordination must be checked in person. Many German companies use a hybrid setup: remote for analysis, on-site for cutovers and failover drills.
Look for clear explanations of service groups, dependencies, fencing, and recovery steps in Veritas Cluster Server. Strong specialists ask about the application behavior, not just the cluster nodes, and they validate changes with tests. They should also document what was changed so operations can support it later.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Veritas Cluster Server in their recent projects is 105 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 838 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Veritas Cluster Server in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Veritas Cluster Server in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Veritas Cluster Server in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Veritas Cluster Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (71%), and Telecommunication (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Veritas Cluster Server in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Operations (100%), and Project Management (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Veritas Cluster Server
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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