Re: running big oracle dbms, on what kind of hardware?

I would echo Jerry's comments and add that we are supporting multiple multi-terabyte databases on DEC Alpha E/G/H series boxes. Sun is a fine choice, we jsut happen to use Alphaservers. I'd recommend you take Jerry's comments to heart and try to clearly understand the kinds and levels of activities the box needs to support.

Bastorff wrote:

> Anyone running fairly "big" databases (ok, pretty huge where
> I come from anyway :-)) , say 40-60GB?
> What hardware/cpu is capable of running such a beast?
>
> I'm looking for experienced comments on suitable and comparable
> systems... Right now I'm thinking AlphaServer DS20E box, but
> instead of blindly going by SPEC numbers and thelike, I'd be
> glad to hear from you (instead of salespitch)! For instance, what
> SUN cpu box could do the job? Of course, I/O subsystem and network
> comes in to play but that's for later...
>
> Regards,
> /fad
Received on Wed Nov 22 2000 - 10:05:13 CST