Re: Hardware recommendations sought

The major hardware I've used over the last few years has all run Oracle 7 and 8 well. I'm also UK based - London.

On UNIX, HP-UX (HP) and AIX (IBM). I've not used Sun Solaris, so maybe someone can step in here to help on that.

On NT (3.51 Server and 4.0 Server) we use Compaq rack-mounted kit (P2 based, now).

I *honestly believe any* of these systems could suit your needs. As well as many others. Take a good hard look at *local* suppliers who have a *good track-record* and *customer sites running Oracle* that you can look at. Also consider getting in an outside *independent consultant* to help you (that's my job, but unfortunately I'm fully booked until next year) - it's good to have someone cutting through the bullsh*t for you, and vendors really do cut the bull when you turn up with a consultant with 15 years or so experience.

Walk away from any vendor who tells you only *their* system will suit you.

Get back if you need help with any specific questions.

All the best.

MotoX.

Alexander Bisset wrote in message
<902336445.19836.0.nnrp-03.9e987879_at_news.demon.co.uk>...
>We are looking to replace our existing test environment Oracle server
>v7.3.2.3, which currently runs on a dual pentium P166 Novell 4.11 Server,
>total storage is approx 10Gb which is more than adequate for our current
and
>next couple of years needs.
>
>I would like to switch to Oracle 8 and also to a better supported platform
>(ie:Unix or NT) I hear that the NT option is good if I want a DBMS that
runs
>like wading uphill through thick treacle on a cold winters morning. So that
>suggests Unix an operating system of which I have no experience.
>
>We have a budget of approx 30-40,000 pounds sterling, for the hardware and
>an extra few tens of thousands on software/installation/configuration. I am
>looking for suggestions as to which hardware platform runs Oracle well at
>this price range. And whilst I am aware that this may deluge me with junk
>mail offers I am ideally looking for a company with expertise in dealing
>with such a conversion, provision of hardware (preferably tailored to our
>needs rather than off the shelf), installation and data migration.
>
>To date all I have had is offers from vendors of specific hardware and as
>such I find it very difficult with my lack of knowledge of the Oracle on
>Unix environment to judge if we are being offered value for money.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>
Received on Thu Aug 06 1998 - 02:23:48 CDT