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Oracle8i Certified for UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters

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The Server Software Division of the Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. announced that Oracle8i, the industry's first database designed for the Internet, is now certified for UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters, an advanced clustering software for the Intel platform. This certification enables businesses to achieve optimum fail-over and maximum availability for critical applications. UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters, designed to run on Compaq ProLiant servers, is ideal for eBusiness by reducing downtime and scaling to meet the demands of growing businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oracle8i, the industry's first database designed for the Internet, is now certified for UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters, an advanced clustering software for the Intel platform.
  • This certification provides optimum fail-over and maximum availability for critical applications, enabling businesses to reduce downtime and scale to meet growing demands.
  • UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters, designed to run on Compaq ProLiant servers, is ideal for eBusiness, providing continuous computing capabilities.
  • The certification is a result of a joint effort between SCO, Oracle, and Compaq, demonstrating their commitment to providing a robust and reliable solution for businesses.
  • Applications built for the UnixWare 7 operating system can gain benefits when coupled with UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters software, providing extensions for ISVs to achieve higher levels of controlled scalability and availability.
  • UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters provides totally dependable access to business-critical data and applications, scaling to meet the demands of virtually any growing business.
  • The certification is a key component of Oracle's E-Business Continuity program, providing businesses with enhanced performance, scalability, and fail-over capabilities.

Statistics:

  • Up to 12 nodes can be linked together using UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters, enabling the system to scale to meet virtually any growing business demand.
  • Oracle8i provides optimum fail-over and maximum availability for critical applications, reducing downtime and enabling businesses to achieve maximum results.
  • UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters provides extensions for ISVs to achieve higher levels of controlled scalability and availability by writing simple scripts to their applications and databases.
  • The certification is a result of a joint effort between SCO, Oracle, and Compaq, demonstrating their commitment to providing a robust and reliable solution for businesses.

Sources:

  • "UnixWare 7 NonStop Clusters - So Reliable, You Can Bet Your Business on It." SCO. 1999.
  • "Oracle8i - The First Database Designed for the Internet." Oracle Corporation. 1998.
  • "Compaq ProLiant Servers - Unparalleled Reliability and Performance." Compaq Computer Corporation. 1999.
  • "SCO - The Global Leader in Server-Based Software for Networked Business Computing." The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. 1999.

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