[GLLUG] Converting Oracle DB to Linux

[Sean]

Did you try just moving the database off NT servers and running the Oracle
version for Linux?

You really need to be more specific as to what you are looking for.


On Thu, 4 Apr 2002, Dean Roman wrote:

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> I am writing a presentation for a class I have at LCC. I chose the topic below due to my interest in learning more about Linux.  Can anyone point me to some good online resources where I can get more information??
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> Thanks
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> Dean
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> 12. What will it take to move our database on to Linux?
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> The CEO of your company has a 19-year-old child in college. This child has been extolling the virtues of Linux (it is free, fast, and works on less powerful computers). Your CEO sees a chance to save money and use those 486 computers that are just sitting in storage. You have been asked to give a presentation on what it would take to move your company's database to Linux.
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> Your company has 65 employees. The company is currently using an Oracle database that contains approximately 150 tables and takes about 15 gigabytes of disk space. The company is running a WindowsNT network.
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> There are 10 members of the board of directors. They are all business people who understand that computers are necessary, but they are always looking for ways to cut costs. They expect that you will use a computer to do your presentation, but they find sounds distracting.
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