Re: pros/cons oracle asm

Thanks guys, overal i see more pros then cons for ower env.

Thanks

On Jan 18, 2008 1:19 AM, Ranko Mosic <ranko.mosic_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Oracle 10gR2/Linux:
> During our last EMC-Clarion maintenance redundant disk paths were
> utilized to execute "hot" connection replacements. ASM was the only
> piece of software that failed, also crashing one of our databases. ASM
> can be configured to withstand
> this, but is seems like it is not part of default install.
> Note:309815.1 Configuring Oracle ASMLib on Multipath Disks
> Even for 11g:
>
> http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28359_01/server.111/b31107/asmprepare.htm#BHCJBJFD
>
> <quote>
> Although ASM is not designed with multipathing functionality, ASM does
> operate with multipathing technologies
> </end quote>
>
> ----
> Besides raw devices, ASMLib can also be used to present disks to ASM.
>
> On 1/17/08, Andrew Kerber <andrew.kerber_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> > Well, ASM is well supported by Oracle. Oracle will balance space usage
> and
> > striping for you.That is always a plus;
> >
> > The biggest minus is that its really a raw device solution, you just
> give
> > the slices to oracle's ASM.
> >
>

>
> >
> > On Jan 17, 2008 1:07 AM, Vincent verpoort <vincent.verpoort_at_gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > can anyone give me the pros/cons of oracle asm that they came across.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Vincent Verpoort
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> >
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> Regards,
> Ranko Mosic
> Consultant Senior Oracle DBA
> B. Eng, Oracle 10g, 9i Certified Database Professional
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>
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