64 node Oracle RAC Cluster (The reality of...)

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I have never put my hands on >2 node Oracle OPS-RAC Cluster.
I have only heard of a few *real world* production 4 node Oracle RAC Clusters.

I can't really imagine the *true* reality, simplicity and power of 64 node RAC 
cluster.

Maybe I just not a forward thinker....but I think this would be a big pain.

Man...I love Oracle more just as much as anyone, but they need to put a cooler 
on their marketing dept.
Sad thing is that those who love and know Oracle most, are most cynical about 
their advertisements!
 :o|

Was talking to some co-DBA's today...one DBA said a funny thing;
The only "silver bullet" Oracle has, is their User Manuals!"

The more you read...the more you know...and the less you believe...


Chris Marquez
Oracle DBA

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