Re: Oracle 9i RAC on Windows or Unix (AIX)

Demetris wrote:

> Daniel, i would like to thank you for your response!
> Let me be a bit more specific!
> I have several oracle system (8.0.4.0.0 on WinNT4, 8.1.7.0.0 Win2K,
> 8.1.7.4.0 AIX5, 8.1.7.4.1 Win2k, 9.2.0.1.0 WinNT4)
> The system above are OLTP systems.
> I have another system coming that will be sitting (that is the plan)
> on ORacle9i RAC. Windows here is the preferred platform so far.
>
> Now, i need someplace to start and see based on the above how can I
> proceed with consolidating the several oracle platforms.
> Have in mind here that ORACLE can be upgraded (the old versions) to
> Oracle9i except the one on AIX.
>
> The aim is to reduce the servers (thus the cost), have better
> administration, and high availability of the systems. Currently none
> of the systems are high available.
>
> thanks

I think you are trying too many things at once. Upgrade your existing systems to 9.2.0.4. Then consolidate. Then bring in the new software.

Not everything is well written. Not everything will fail over. And definitely, some things get horribly slower on RAC due to bad design. Don't mix these things up.

If you are looking for a hands-on class with RAC contact me off-line.

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