Re: Alternative to Oracle support

Joel Garry wrote:

> mlouie_at_transzap.com (Margaret) wrote in message news:<c3e1b2d3.0302111011.32ec5540_at_posting.google.com>...
> > Are there any alternatives to paying Oracle for support (any 3rd
> > parties offering support?). We have an 8 CPU 2-year license for Oracle
> > Enterprise and Oracle wants $35,200 per year for support and upgrades
> > and won't allow monthly payments of that (has to be paid all at once).
> > For a startup company such as us, this is not small change.
> >
> > Margaret
> > mlouie_at_transzap.com
>
> There are many. Sometimes it can be a real pain though, because of
> the disconnect between the 3rd party and Oracle. Also, some 3rd
> parties are just plain bogus.
>
> I know that some 3rd parties get a discount from Oracle and then sell
> at the same price, don't know if anyone has anything exactly for your
> situation (what I've seen, the 3rd parties are usually combining in
> their own vertical stuff or hardware). I'm sure any leasing company
> would be much more expensive than just paying the money to Oracle.
>
> Look at the bright side: support is much cheaper than one DBA. Hey -
> maybe one of the DBA services could help you.
>
> Youse gots ta pay ta play.
>
> jg
> --
> @home is bogus.
> I'll provide DBA services to you, but if you can't afford support, you
> probably really can't afford me! Doesn't Denver have any Compaq
> businesses?

I am aware of some that are not bogus if anyone wishes to contact me off-line or in the appropriate c.d.o.marketplace.

Daniel Morgan Received on Tue Feb 11 2003 - 23:50:43 CST