Helmut
We run both on the same box, but only in dev. If my memory serves me
correctly, there's a metalink note about it which recommends NOT using
64-bit oracle unless you need the increased memory addressing. We needed to
increase the size of the shared pool above what we would use in 32-bit
Title: RE: Oracle 32 Bit running on Solaris 64 Bit
Is it possible that you have vendor software that doesn't support Oracle 64-bit? Before any decisions are made, I would compile a list of all vendor software on the box and also those used specifically for the application. Then research each
Title: Oracle 32 Bit running on Solaris 64 Bit
As far as I am aware there is no advantagein
running 32 s/w on a 64 bit o/s. In fact the reverse is true, there could be
significant disadvantages.
Any impact would be at a very low level and not
noticeable from a user perspective (unless data
Title: Oracle 32 Bit running on Solaris 64 Bit
Seems
to me that patches and upgrades for the 32-Bit versions come out
quicker.One disadvantage of the 32-Bit version is if you require
more than 2Gb of shared memory (SGA for all instances on the box). I've
stuck with the 32-Bit versions
Title: Oracle 32 Bit running on Solaris 64 Bit
Have
to go to Uncle Larry and ask him why they can't get there softwarerunning
in 64bit. Oracle Appsonlyavailable 32 Bit. We had the
same questions as well. I guess Apps 11i has so many problems and issues
they don't have time to get a 64 Bit
