I'd do a 9-node cluster. you don't have to run the databases on all the 9 nodes but it gives you the flexibility/capability to do so if you need to. I've built a 5-node cluster to run 3 major/similar ERP databases with no issue. On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 1:10 PM, Terrian, Thomas J Mr CTR DLA J6DIB <Tom.Terrian.ctr@xxxxxxx> wrote: > I am curious on your thoughts on this.......we have 3 unrelated > databases and 9 boxes to put them on. > > Would you recommend one 9 node cluster and put them on that one or three > 3 node clusters (one for each database)? > > We are looking at the pros/cons of each. Does anyone have any thought > either way? > > -- > //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l > > > -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l