Re: SAN architecture and Oracle databases

Anders Hellstrom wrote:
>
> We are getting ready to implement a SAN with our Oracle databases, so
> I need some help in planning. Has anyone out there implemented a SAN
> with Oracle 8i or 9i. If so what are your suggestions on placement on
> redo logs, indexes, control files, temp tablespace, data tablespaces
> etc.
> Thank you
> Anders

The fact that you've asked the question is pretty much enough. The fans of SAN often claim "just stick your data anywhere, its all magic". Even though the SAN virtualizes a lot of things, treat the layout in a similar way to a conventional large disk array and you'll be fine.

Search google et al for "Sane SAN" - an article by James Morle

hth
connor

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