Re: Different Oracle Software packages

[Quoted] [Quoted] Thanks for putting some humor into an otherwise serious question Anna.

[Quoted] What I'm trying to find out what each tools does, so I can chose which tool [Quoted] to use. i.e. hammer to hit, screw driver to screw and what to hit and what to screw I can determine myself.

Eric

"Anna C. Dent" <anacdent_at_hotmail.com> wrote in message news:fCgnb.86809$Ms2.50410_at_fed1read03...
> Eric D. wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > There are different Oracle software packages at their download site:
> >
> > - Database
> > - Application Server
> > - Development Tools
> > - Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
> > - more
> >
> > and each of these groups has sub-groups, e.g. under Application Server
there
> > are
> >
> > - Oracle9i Application Server
> > - Oracle9iAS Portal
> >
> > I'm confused as to what each package does. What's the difference between
> > "Database" and "Application Server". Which one
> > do I need? And under each group, which sub-group do I need?
> >
> > Any help is most appreciated!
> >
> > Regards,
> > Eric
> >
> >
> What problem are you trying to solve?
> By which metrics have what values will an independent observer know when
> the problem has been solved.
>
> You question is very much like me saying the following...
> Many tools are used in the construction trades to build buildings.
> Which tool should I use?
>
> Even given that you have the correct tool in your hand,
> if it is not used wisely that is not the fault of the tool.
>
> A shovel is a great tool for digging a hole,
> but only when the "right" end of it comes into
> contact with the ground. ;-)
>
Received on Mon Oct 27 2003 - 23:49:42 CET