Here's the document that lists the OEL support options: http://www.oracle.com/technologies/linux/ubl-faq.pdf Cost is anywhere from $119 to $2,299 per system depending on the support level and number of CPUs. On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Crisler, Jon <Jon.Crisler@xxxxxxx> wrote: > Actually, I think the Oracle support cost is a LOT less than Red Hat, > which is why they got a lot of initial traction with this Linux offering. I > think there was some option that was only $99 a year, but I don't remember > the details. > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto: > oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *David Barbour > *Sent:* Friday, January 02, 2009 4:44 PM > *To:* exriscer@xxxxxxxxx > *Cc:* Richard.Goulet@xxxxxxxxxxx; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Subject:* Re: OS Question > > > > Running Grid Control on OEL 4 update 4(64 bit) for over a year without > issue. Only time we've had to shut it down was when they redid the power in > the data center. As noted, it's RedHat with the Oracle logo. I think the > biggest question might be related to the support one gets from Oracle vs. > RedHat. I believe the Oracle support price is a little less than RedHat's. > > On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 4:23 PM, LS Cheng <exriscer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Hi > > I have a few customers run RAC with OEL, no problems, just a RHEL clone > > Thanks > > -- > LSC > > > > On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:24 PM, Goulet, Richard < > Richard.Goulet@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Anyone using Oracle's version of Linux from their web site?? > > *Dick Goulet* > Senior Oracle DBA > PAREXEL International > 2 Federal St > Billerica, MA 01821 > 978.313.3426 > *Richard.Goulet@xxxxxxxxxxx* > > *The information transmitted in this communication is intended only for > the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential > and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or > other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by > persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you > received this in error, please destroy any copies, contact the sender and > delete the material from any computer.* > > > > > > > -- Jason Heinrich