Re: Oracle on NT versious UNIX

mayooran wrote:
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> Hi Folks,
>
> I do not wish to start an NT versious UNIX war.
>
> What OS is best to run Oracle. Currently running on
> an Ultra 4000 with Solaris 2.6. An NT consultant is saying
> it is best to run Oracle on an NT platform. I am actually
> looking for pros/cons of the 2 different platforms.

Just my opinion based upon experience:

NT: Pros: Easy to maintain the OS. Relatively stable (that is, if you can afford to schedule a reboot every once in a while) if you are not too demanding on the database. Sysadmin not necessary to keep database server running (although it is always a good idea to have your friendly, competant sysadmin set the OS up for the database (and only for the database - no other apps allowed!)

    Cons: Not a good platform for mission critical databases, or for databases that cannot be brought down for a scheduled OS reboot. Rather constricted set of automation tools (few if any come with NT, although Perl has been ported). Scripting language is pretty much non-existant on NT (.bat files are about as good as it gets).

Unix: Pros: Very flexible archicture, and very stable for any size database. Uptime of months/years without problems. Scripts can be created to automate many routine dba tasks, suitable OS for mission critical databases.

      Cons: Rather cryptic OS to learn on (i.e. steep learning curve if you are coming from a Windows background). Definite need for a sysadmin to set the box up (unless you yourself are fully qualified, and I don't mean "I've glanced once or twice at Linux, so I'm an admin).

Personally, I much prefer Unix over NT. I have come from a Windows background and find Unix infinitely more flexible to work in than windows. Others opinions will very.

So the choice is yours. NT is usually easier to get the database started on, Unix will usually be more stable and robust once you get the OS and database setup.

Cheers,
GC Received on Wed Dec 22 1999 - 19:07:07 CST