Re: Oracle 8.1.7 64-bit version ?

From: Daniel A. Morgan <dmorgan_at_exesolutions.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 17:08:46 -0700
Message-ID: <3B20178E.CDDC3B59@exesolutions.com>

Petra Hein/Gerald Bauer wrote:

> Hi,
>
> We are running AIX 4.3.3 (maintenance level 8). The server has 2 GB RAM.
> We would like to install Oracle 8.1.7 Enterprise Edition.
>
> I've three questions:
> Should we install the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version of Oracle 8.1.7 ?
> Are there any known severe restrictions or bugs concerning the 64-bit
> version ?
> Are there any advantages, using the 64-bit version ?
>
> Furthermore:
> Is it recommended installing SAP R/3 together with Oracle 8.1.7 64-bit
> version ?
>
> Thanks,
> Gerald

I am not aware of any reason not to install the 64-bit version if you have the money and the hardware.

What you gain is performance.

Daniel A. Morgan Received on Thu Jun 07 2001 - 19:08:46 CDT