Re: Forms 6i vs 9i
From: Anna C. Dent <anacedent_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 15:40:47 -0700
Message-ID: <LF%hb.68139$Ms2.27062_at_fed1read03>
>> Ketil Holden wrote:
>>
>>> Hi.
>>> We're considering upgrading from 8i & 6i to 9i.
>>> What in your opinion or experinence are the most significant
>>> improvements?
>>> -New killer features?
>>> -Upgrade problems with the forms themselves (this is a
>>> web-form-app-whatever)
>>> - Is the new Forms Builder more or less stable, any new great features
>>> here?
>>> NB! I've read the new features document.
>>
>>
>>
>> Be warned that 9iAS R2 Reports Server is a VERY, VERY, VERY buggy
>> piece of software. I'm still finding new (never been reported before)
>> BUGS at
>> the rate of about 1 every two weeks in 9iAS R2 Reports Server. From my
>> perspective it appears that many "features" were never tested (at least
>> on Solaris).
>>
>> In general 9iAS R2 is a monster to configure into a functioning
>> production environment.
>>
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 15:40:47 -0700
Message-ID: <LF%hb.68139$Ms2.27062_at_fed1read03>
Daniel Morgan wrote:
> Anna C. Dent wrote: >
>> Ketil Holden wrote:
>>
>>> Hi.
>>> We're considering upgrading from 8i & 6i to 9i.
>>> What in your opinion or experinence are the most significant
>>> improvements?
>>> -New killer features?
>>> -Upgrade problems with the forms themselves (this is a
>>> web-form-app-whatever)
>>> - Is the new Forms Builder more or less stable, any new great features
>>> here?
>>> NB! I've read the new features document.
>>
>>
>>
>> Be warned that 9iAS R2 Reports Server is a VERY, VERY, VERY buggy
>> piece of software. I'm still finding new (never been reported before)
>> BUGS at
>> the rate of about 1 every two weeks in 9iAS R2 Reports Server. From my
>> perspective it appears that many "features" were never tested (at least
>> on Solaris).
>>
>> In general 9iAS R2 is a monster to configure into a functioning
>> production environment.
>>
> You'll be happy to know that v10 is a huge improvement. > Not only that it can be installed without the need for a full scale > research project. >
I agree!
The mid-tier migration wizard actually worked right off the CDs.
From start to finish, the upgrade took only 2 - 3 hours and all
my customization continued to function. I was IMPRESSED!
Received on Sun Oct 12 2003 - 00:40:47 CEST