Re: Recommended oracle server version for NT

"Shaul Ben-Yossef" <sbenyo_at_attglobal.net> wrote in message news:3aa97378_3_at_news3.prserv.net...
> Hi all,
>
> I want to upgrade my 8.0.5 database to 8i on NT, and I have to decide to
> which 8i version to upgrade to.
>
> My choice is between 8.1.6 release 2 and 8.1.7.
> I've tested the 8.1.6 for some time found it to be a good and stable
> version.
> I also know that this version has been used for quite a time in big
 projects
> a fact that assures my tests.
>
> As for version 8.1.7, I don't know of projects using this version, and I
> don't have enough time to test it as I did to the 8.1.6.
>
> Also I don't know if this version has been used for enough time to prove
 it
> is a stable version.
>
> On the other hand the 8.1.7 has some bug fixed and new features that will
> not be applied to the 8.1.6 version.
>
> I will appreciate any experience advice / recommedations or tips for
> choosing between either of these version for NT.
>
> Thanks,
> Shaul
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Given the tight desupport schedules I would upgrade to 8.1.7, which is also the terminal release for 8i

Hth,

Sybrand Bakker, Oracle DBA Received on Sat Mar 10 2001 - 02:36:56 CST