RE: Large databases

From: Robert L. Manieri <rmanieri_at_novalink.com>
Date: Thu, 5 May 94 12:38:12 EST
Message-ID: <en8c5300021_at_novalink.com>

>>We are investigating the possibility of implementing a large database
 on
>>Oracle 6 (to be migrated to 7 at some point - we hope :)
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I would start with 7, it will be harder to migrate a huge database from 6 to 7. And seriously look at 7.1, the Parallel Query version. Its probably beta now, but I'll bet they'll be ready by IOUW in Sept. .
>>Does anyone have experience implementing databases with
>>row sizes of 5 million or more?

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I've worked on some decent sized stuff. 5 million rows is not that hard for Oracle, especially with some the super fast hardware that is available now. You might want to look at a Sun 2000 and get it 4 or more processors, its a real barn burner. Or if you can get anything you want, a massively parallel box from NCube. Another good MP box is from an outfit called KSR someplace in Mass. Get a good DBA, one that's been around awhile. .
>>
>>Leif Knutsen

Good luck!

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