Re: Data Mirroring on two data centers -- How to use ASM ?

Excellent inputs. Thanks to all of you !!

ASM might not be a best option for me by considering a two node cluster w/ very large amounts of data getting mirrored across two storage arrays. So my other option would be GPFS. Are there any /similar//other concerns with GPFS in the same architecture ?

regards,
Madhu

Alex Gorbachev wrote:
> Salem, if you have a descent size database than it's quite dangerous
> option. I mentioned reference to my blog in previous post - if you
> read it you will understand why. Even short interruption in
> connectivity to remote site might cause ASM to start rebalancing and
> recovery from this is a non-trivial task.
>
> Replication via Oracle Data Guard or third party tools is a much
> better option. Just storing backups remotely is a much more reliable
> alternative than distance storage box with ASM.
>
> 2006/5/19, Ghassan Salem <salem.ghassan_at_gmail.com>:
>> 1- you can use ASM to mirror your data on the remote site, mainly by
>> using a
>> 'failover' disk group. It's very easy to setup.
>

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