Re: How to deploy a 24hrs , 7 days a week kind of database environment?

Frank,

I don't want to make this an UNIX vs NT debate, so I won't reply to your Post. What I do want is...Based on your year(s) of experience, why would you put a 24x7 database (in your case, I am to assume that downtime is unacceptable) on an NT box? I can understand in situations where the Company doesn't have the budget for implementing an UNIX solution, nor the means of hireing an UNIX sys admin, but it seems this is not the case in your situation. Are you getting a kick back from Bill Gates or something?

I, in no way, mean to insult you. I merely want to understand your situation and your view on this matter. I will take your reply into consideration.

Thank you in advance for your reply...
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In article <71o7ba$pg1$1_at_nnrp1.dejanews.com>,   nasof_at_hotmail.com wrote:
> Well I guess we differ on what's funny.
>
> I'm working "as a consultant" on a multi-million dollar project to place a
> 24x7 NT solution in 3 of NY's major airports.
>
> I apologize, but I get a little irritated when I run across a post that
> offers no content, and only snide comments. I've implemented systems on VMS,
> UNIX and NT and have found the major difference to be that NT systems are
> greatly abused.
>
> Unfortunately, they are very easy to install and many software packages run
> on them. Clients try to get by on weak machines, install every app in the
> world on them and neglect hiring a professional to maintain them. This
> obviously leads to problems. But if you only install the OS, a database and
> a server application on a well tuned, sufficently sized machine, you have
> about as many problems as a VAX or UNIX box. I will have to agree that UNIX
> has NT beat hands down when you want to scale over 8+ cpus.
>
> To the original poster: the following site offers some concrete facts about
> NT vs. UNIX that are much more informative than Martin's. Be aware though,
> this sites main focus is "Why Unix is much better than NT." Keep an open
> mind while viewing.
>
> http://www.unix-vs-nt.org
>
> All I ask is that we speak from a standpoint of knowledge and experience to
> help others like the original poster make an informed decision, not one based
> on ignorance. I doubt the orignal poster took their time to ask this
> question hoping for a few sarcastic remarks.
>
> -Frank

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