RE: Negative ramifications of setting CPU_COUNT lower?
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:31:19 -0700
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I have no experience with changing cpu_count, but I do have a little experience with running the Oracle database on T-series and I can sum it up in two words: “Run away!”
While adjusting the cpu_count might allow you to set your sga to the desired size, I don’t think it’s going to do anything to address the horrible performance that you will be getting on all cpu-intensive processes such as large queries/DMLs, batch jobs, updating stats, exp/imp, datapump, installations, upgrades, etc.
It sounds like you’re already at least somewhat familiar with these known problems, but you may want to take a look at Metalink 781763.1 if you haven’t already. It will at least give you some support in telling your boss and/or vendor that you want a refund/exchange. I’d recommend getting an X-series box running Oracle Linux instead, or if you’re not too tied to Sun, then get a Dell which was much less expensive for comparable hardware last time I checked.
Regards,
Brandon
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