Sun vs. Intel

From: Gary Delong <gdelong_at_SEE-SIG.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 11:42:51 -0500
Message-ID: <3DDE5E8B.87F06BFB@SEE-SIG.com>

Don't want to start a war, but management here read the recent Business Week article about using Dell servers to replace Sun servers and saving "Big Bucks". As the Unix admin, I've been asked to comment, but lack any real feel for the Oracle on Intel environment.

We currently have Oracle 8i running on a 6 CPU E3500 w/Solaris 8 and a database of about 80GB. It serves a couple of frontend NT boxes and often sees 300 to 400 oracle processes.

Since I'm a Unix/Sun guy, I'm obviously a little biased, but willing to listen anyone who can expound on the pros and cons of making this type of move.

I appreceate your thoughts.

Thanks much,
--Gary

email gdelong at conversent dot com Received on Fri Nov 22 2002 - 10:42:51 CST