Any new thing requires training. Big shops tend to use cluster file systems such as VCS for many other things like nfs, besides rac. So, if there is an expertise in VCS, and if they dont care much abt licensing costs, go ahead and use vcs. > Additionally does ASM administration need additional Skill Set / Training > versus administration on Cluster File System(CFS), for RAC? > > If so, in what context? -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l