Richard Hollingsworth wrote:
>
> Hi folks. I know this is an esoteric question, but I need help.
>
> I've been asked to evaluate and make recommendations for our next DB and
> it's a big one. We don't know the eventual size, but it COULD top 20 TB
> easily.
>
> Management wants to save $$$ and use PC servers. I'm no PC expert, but I
> really don't think even the largest, fastest PC server on the market would
> be able to handle that effectively.
What OS? I would bet Windoze couldn't handle it. If you are thinking
Linux on a multiprocessor system, or RAC, ther I bet it would work fine.
>
> Am I wrong? Can the latest PC servers with massive disk arrays, multiple
> processors, and gigs of memory handle a DB of that size effectively?
>
> It will be a web-based logistics DB for the ARMY if that helps.
Doesn't help at all.
>
> Thank you for any input at all.
>
> Richard Hollingsworth
> BOEING
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Ron Reidy
Oracle DBA
Received on Thu Jun 06 2002 - 09:32:20 CDT
