I guess my question would be how many SMP servers do you typically find you have outgrown in the lifecycle of either the hardware (typically 3-5 years in my experience) or the software (often less than that). The follow up question is of course how many systems do the project sponsors suggest will outgrow a single server in that lifetime :) . On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Warren Puziewicz < warren.puziewicz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > With all the anti-RAC sentiments being expressed in this thread, I have a > question: > > > > If not RAC, then what does everyone recommend in its place? A single SMP > server would certainly be easier to administer, but then you’re into > forklift upgrades when you outgrow it. > -- Niall Litchfield Oracle DBA http://www.orawin.info