Re: Oracle on Linux vs NT

On Wed, 01 Sep 1999 15:44:12 -0500, Dave Zuzga <dzuzga_at_isdinc.com> wrote:

>Does anyone have any recommendations on which OS to use for an Oracle DB
>running on an Intel 4 Processor Xeon machine? It has 1GB RAM, a DPT
>RAID Controller, and 95 GB of disks.
>
>I'd like to hear the pros/cons of using Linux vs NT for an Oracle
>server.
>
>Respond here or via email to dzuzga_at_isdinc.com
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dave Zuzga
>

There is really no way to answer this question without more info. Each OS has strengths and weaknesses and each has it's own unique support requirements. Some of the questions you should ask yourself may allow you to answer this question. For example

• How big is the actual DB?
• Are there multiple servers or multiple instances (ie test, qa and prod)
• Is 7x24 a requirement or can you afford a weekly NT reboot?
• How many users? (Memory, threads/processes different between nt and unix, NT more efficient for limited users, Unix more scaleable)
• What expertise do you currently have in house?
• What kind of expertise do you have availble outside
• What tools will you be using for backups, admin etc...
• How complex is your batch process (do you need KORN - Available for NT but a bit more stable under Unix)
• Will your box be a DB server only or multipurpose.
• What about scheduling software? Unix has beeter build in scheduler.
• Is security an issue? how would you integrate this into your other technology?
• What client software will you be using?

These are a few to get you started. Every tool has it's place. So many people think a hammer is always better than a screwdriver in all situations. I like to know what the job is and then select the correct tool.

Hope this helps...

Doug Coan
Senior Client Server Systems Integrator DCoan_at_aegonusa.com
"Live to Learn and Learn to Live" Received on Thu Sep 02 1999 - 21:50:26 CDT