RE: So how big is your buffer cache ?

  • From: ryan_gaffuri@xxxxxxxxxxx
  • To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:01:24 +0000

RAC was just an example. However, I met someone at a small company in Virginia 
who got an Enterprise license with RAC on 4 CPU servers for $8,000 per 
server(not per CPU). 
Oracle is making deals with smaller companies. I don't know how often or what 
qalifies for deals like this. 
> But Ryan, 
> 
> I think you are correct that hardware is now cheaper than hiring folks. But 
> going the RAC way may end up costing more, compared to upgrading a single 
> server with a stronger CPU or adding more memory. 
> 
> I would never suggest RAC until I hear that it is better than upgrading the 
> server. Right now, it sounds like RAC is more expensive than the other 

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