RE: Oracle/UNIX vs. Oracle/NT

Sounds like some inverted thinking by management... justify not making the change(?). Usually you would have a cost-based analysis for making the change. I've never seen one that would justify NT (I'd love to see it if they have one). Both Solaris and Linux are alternatives to the OS-specific hardware issues since they run very well on Intel systems. However, when you price out similar Intel-based or Sparc-based hardware, the cost is the same. If they want cheaper hardware, they can buy that. It makes no difference. Since it is already a UNIX shop I am assuming there is no problem finding personnel. They sound confused.

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Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 10:45 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L

Hello everyone,

I'm certain that this is a FAQ, but I thought I would make a request here.

I have a client whose management is requesting us to make a business case for keeping our Oracle on UNIX rather than on NT.

I wonder if anyone can link to or provide any of the following on this subject:

• whitepapers
• platform selection papers
• pro/con summaries to management, no matter how informal

Please help in any way you can, thanks in advance,

Paul

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