mcclnx mcc wrote:
we plan to setup our ORACLE database server (32 bits DB) and use dell r900 server. This server can put up to 128GB RAM.
We are thinking use 32 bits CENTOS 4.7 or 5.2. My concern about CENTOS 5.2 is it only support up to 16 GB RAM on 32 bits O.S.
Any suggestion?
I would not use CentOS at all if for anything else than Oracle won't support it. Oracle linux is a clone of RHEL and I believe is pretty cheap, otherwise RHEL 5 Advanced.
Even Oracle SE One seems to be roughly $5800 for a license. It's crazy to try to save a couple hundred bucks a month for something as important as an Oracle database.
Also for sure go 64-bit if your going with an R900. I'd be surprised if Oracle even had a 32-bit version anymore.
Oracle SE(not SE One) is a great value compared to Oracle EE, I used both at my last company and SE was certainly a better product for the money. Though I did miss being able to use EM. Oracle EE only for those who have bottomless pockets.
Unless your using a really old version of Oracle for some reason, otherwise I assume your using at least 10Gr2 or 11G.
nate