Re: which platform to pick for a scratch self education server

On 06.02.2008 12:15, gazzag wrote:
> On 6 Feb, 06:00, pellicleund..._at_hotmail.com (Obakesan) wrote:

>> not wanting to ignore the possiblity of there being advantages to windows
>> server I thought I'd ask here if anyone has any reasons why that might be a
>> better choice.

I'd prefer a *nix style OS for Oracle - Oracle Windows support always feels retrofitted to me.

>> anyway, I'm leaning towards a linux insto, so any input appreciated

> Have you heard of Red Hat Enterprise Linux from Oracle?
>
> http://www.oracle.com/technology/tech/linux/index.html

CentOS 5 also works pretty good. The only quirk is an option needed to get the installer past the OS test. :-)

Cheers

        robert Received on Wed Feb 06 2008 - 15:52:29 CST