However std edition is limited to a max of 4 processors so it would appear = that you will be able to create a 2 machine cluster of dual proc machines (= or presumably a 4 machine cluster of single proc boxes). BTW and OT since I swapped from my pc at home winxp/outlookxp to this work= one winXP/outlookXP I am getting (and it looks like sending) a bunch more = of the emails with unintended characters. The difference might appear to be= exchange vs not exchange.=20 Niall Litchfield Oracle DBA Audit Commission +44 117 975 7805=20 -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20 Sent: 04 February 2004 13:50 To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: rac free with standasrd edition? What does this mean, RAC is extra with enterpsie edition but is included in standard? Oracle Database Options All the Oracle Database options can be purchased with Oracle Database=20 Enterprise Edition. Real Application Clusters is included with Oracle=20 Database Standard Edition. You cannot purchase any options with Oracle=20 Database Standard Edition One. The Personal Edition includes all options=20 except Real Application Clusters at no additional cost. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscr= ibe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html ----------------------------------------------------------------- ********************************************************************** This email contains information intended for the addressee only. It may be confidential and may be the subject of legal and/or professional privilege. Any dissemination, distribution, copyright or use of this communication without prior permission of the sender is strictly prohibited. ********************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------