Re: My db

Mill wrote:

> Hi
>
> Currently have a oracle 8i database running on a windows 2k box with 100
> users, my company is now
> looking to link up a branch office in Spain with an additional 150 users
> accessing the db via the internet (VPN)
>
> The server spec is as follows
>
> 2 X 1.4ghz cpu
> 8gb Ram
> 800mb Network
>
> Do you thing it would be worth upgrading the server for all these additional
> users ? Are there any issues
> running a app via the vpn and forcing the oracle server down ?
>
> Your comments would be appreciated.

I think it would be worth upgrading off of 8i as fast as you can since desupport begins in just two months.

Can't say anything about your hardware and network not knowing how saturated they currently are. Run some benchmarks.

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Daniel A. Morgan
University of Washington
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