64 node Oracle RAC Cluster (The reality of...)

From: Marquez, Chris <cmarquez_at_collegeboard.org>
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 15:28:11 -0400
Message-ID: <B30C2483766F9342B6AEF108833CC84E0450BC56@ecogenemld50.Org.Collegeboard.local>

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I have never put my hands on >2 node Oracle OPS-RAC Cluster. I have only heard of a few *real world* production 4 node Oracle RAC Clusters.

I can't really imagine the *true* reality, simplicity and power of 64 node RAC cluster.

Maybe I just not a forward thinker....but I think this would be a big pain.

Man...I love Oracle more just as much as anyone, but they need to put a cooler on their marketing dept. Sad thing is that those who love and know Oracle most, are most cynical about their advertisements!  :o|

Was talking to some co-DBA's today...one DBA said a funny thing; The only "silver bullet" Oracle has, is their User Manuals!"

The more you read...the more you know...and the less you believe...

Chris Marquez
Oracle DBA

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Received on Mon Jun 20 2005 - 17:07:43 CDT