Re: HELP I need some answers on Oracle

From: Pete Sharman <psharman_at_us.oracle.com>
Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 16:49:59 -0700
Message-ID: <37337C27.4E3974B3@us.oracle.com>

Michael

It depends on what sort of problem you're attempting to address. Are you concerned about the primary machine or primary site? In addition, does it have to be Linux? For example, if you are concerned about just the machine, you could normally implement Parallel Server, which requires clustering software from the OS. At a cursory glance, I don't think Linux supports clustering (someone please correct me if I'm wrong, I don't know a lot about Linux). Other alternatives would include replication, standby database, off site backups etc. etc. To determine which you need, we need more details of the problem you're trying to address.

HTH. Pete

Michael wrote:

> Okay, I have been trying to get some answer from Oracle and I have not had
> any consistent luck.
>
> I need the following if it exists. A Linux based Oracle 8 configuration
> that will allow a backup, roll over, mirror, "what ever name you want"
> server that will act as an automatic backup to a primary server in case the
> primary goes down or is busy. I would like it to be scalable if possible so
> that when traffic increases I can just add another machine.
>
> I admit to being new to Oracle so forgive my ignorance of their terminology.
> I am trying to catch up but I don't have a lot of time to play with.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Michael

Regards

Pete

Pete Sharman                              Email: psharman_at_us.oracle.com
Project Manager                           Phone: +1.650.607.0109 (int'l)
Worldwide Internal Services Education            (650)607 0109 (local)

Oracle Corporation

SQL> select standard_disclaimer, witty_remark 2 from company_requirements;

Opinions are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of Oracle Corporation

"Controlling application developers is like herding cats." Kevin Loney, ORACLE DBA Handbook
"Oh no it's not! It's much harder than that!" Bruce Pihlamae, long term ORACLE DBA

Received on Fri May 07 1999 - 18:49:59 CDT