Re: Sun vs. Intel

Thanks to all those that responded.

--Gary

Gary Delong wrote:
>
> 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 Tue Nov 26 2002 - 08:52:50 CST