Oracle RDBMS performance on multiprocessor systems. [Q]

From: Miroslaw Ryba <miroslaw.ryba_at_marine.csiro.au>
Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 14:52:35 +1100
Message-ID: <3A062B03.D4AEB4C3@marine.csiro.au>

Hello Everyone,

I have recently heard an opinion that the Oracle database engine does not take full benefit of multiple processor hardware until the number of processors reaches four.
I am not sure if this statement was ment to describe a general property of Oracle RDBMS or some particular hardware+OS+Oracle combination.

Is there anyone on this list who could share some experience or knowledge in this area?

We are currently planning purchase of a new Sun Enterprise Server to host large database and would very much appreciate any advice.

Regards,

Miroslaw Ryba,
Oracle DBA
CSIRO - Marine Research
Hobart, Australia. Received on Sun Nov 05 2000 - 21:52:35 CST