Re: Replication

From: Joel Vannorsdel <joel_vannorsdel_at_ibm.net>
Date: 1997/02/12
Message-ID: <33023CA8.2C12@ibm.net>#1/1

Aric Rosenbaum wrote:
>
> We are currently planning an Oracle installation and are thinking about
> using replication. We have six offices around the world connected via
> X.25 (now) and Frame Relay (future).
>
> I have been warned off of replication due to the communications
> overhead. One integrator told me I would multiply my comm. costs by
> 10x. Also, comm. in some of our locations is less than reliable. Heck,
> its a feat if we get electricity for a whole day.
>
> Does anyone have some insight? Does Oracle replication require a
> full-time connection?
>
> Workarounds?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> -- Aric

One vendor that is leading the field of replication technology is Praxis International. www.Praxisint.com. They not only provide Oracle to Oracle replication, but they support many other platforms and DBMS's. At their web site you can review their product offering and request more information about them.

Joel Received on Wed Feb 12 1997 - 00:00:00 CST