Re: add node , oracle software a bit error

Thanks Randy. See some inline...

On 7/10/07, Randy Johnson <randyjo_at_sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "You are guaranteed to have the same patches on both nodes and use
> actually the same binaries"
>
> This runs exctly counterpoint to a rolling upgrade/patch. 11g is
> promissing to
> improve the rolling upgrade process and seems to be heading that
> direction.

Well exactly. :)
But I stated it because some people believe that this is an advantage. For me it's guaranteed failure propagation - whether Oracle Home is removed by accident or patch application screwed up.

> "It's supposedly easier to manage"
>
> When would we ever install an HA system with ease of use overriding
> the HA characteristics of the architecture.

True. But every tool for its own job. (paraphrasing "it depends").

Cheers,
Alex

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