RE: Looking for 24 X 7 Design Considerations

[JOE TESTA]

Anyone contemplating upgrading anything more important than a sandbox database to 9i is nutso.   9i is ready for development playing around in 6-8 months, production no earlier than 12-18 months is my estimation.    joe >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/17/01 03:25PM >>> Tracy - Is there any possibility of upgrading these databases to Oracle8i, or even better 9i before you implement 24X7? Oracle is claiming new features in 9i will support 24X7. I would also imagine that if you could bring all databases up to the same level, it would be easier to establish policies. For 7.3.4, you might need to do something entirely different. Also there is a book "Oracle 24x7 Tips and Techniques" by Venkat S. Devraj, but the publishing date was 1999, so the information may be dated. Dennis Williams DBA Lifetouch, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 10:15 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L We currently have 15+ databases (7.3.4 & 8i using IBM AIX and HACMP) that do not have a  24x7 restriction.  Now, management is looking to bring in new products that will need to be 24X7.  They are looking for costs to determine the viability of such a decision.  I have no 24x7 experience and am looking for ideas or options to consider.  [At least initially they are stating there can be no downtime for maintenance (upgrades/reorgs)] -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Tracy Rahmlow   INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services    -- (858) 538-5051  FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California        -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from).  You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: DENNIS WILLIAMS   INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services    -- (858) 538-5051  FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California        -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from).  You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).