Database Server Consolidation

From: Patrick <nospam_at_newsranger.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:24:16 GMT
Message-ID: <4LDF6.5104$QV4.436333@www.newsranger.com>

I am looking for input on the idea of combining all database server's onto one Enterprise class server. I have heard that the server can be partioned into 'N' virtual machines. I have my own thoughts on this, so I'll try to stay neutral in the questions. Currently we have databases that are Oracle version 7.3.3 up to 8.1.7. We currently run on Windows NT, Solaris and AIX. The enterprise server will be either Solarios or AIX. The database sizes range from 180 Mb to 500Gb (to grow into the terabyte range within a year). The large databases use EMC disks, as I would guess everything on the Enterprise server would. If anybody has any feedback at all, I would appreciate hearing it.

What are the advantages of putting all databases on one server?
What are the disadvantages of putting all databases on one server?
Has anybody tried this? 3a. If so, what were the results?

The most important question:

Would you support this effort? Why or Why not?

Thanks in advance for your input.

Patrick Received on Wed Apr 25 2001 - 12:24:16 CDT