Oracle's OpenWorld Keynote Unveils High Availability Environment with Oracle8i and CNT Technology

Strategic Insights -

Oracle Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lawrence J. Ellison demonstrated the use of remote disk mirroring to create a highly available enterprise Internet application at Oracle's OpenWorld conference. The demonstration showcased EMC's Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF) generating an instantly available copy of information at a remote location, using CNT's channel extension technology. This technology enables transparent connections between hosts and remote devices, providing a reliable solution for distributed organizations with data stored across different locations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oracle8i enables companies to create a reliable, low-cost Internet platform that can provide the same high level of availability as enterprise information systems.
  • The demonstration proved that companies can create business continuance environments where they make sense, across the hall or country.
  • CNT provides high-performance data channel connectivity over unlimited distance networks, supporting interfaces such as SCSI, T1/E1, T3/E3, ATM, and ESCON.
  • The company has been a leader in the channel extension market since 1983 and has a leadership position in the storage area network (SAN) market.
  • CNT's expertise was critical to the success of the demonstration, leveraging its expertise in high-speed, long-distance data movement to support SRDF over a variety of network infrastructures.
  • Computer Network Technology (CNT) is a leading provider of high-performance networking solutions that allow mainframe and open systems environments to share data and information.
  • CNT's products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force and a network of authorized distributors.

Statistics:

  • Since 1983, CNT has been a leader in the channel extension market.
  • In 1997, CNT became certified by EMC for its SRDF applications.
  • The company has a leadership position in the storage area network (SAN) market.
  • CNT's expertise in high-speed, long-distance communication has enabled the company to support SRDF capabilities over extended distances.
  • Oracle's OpenWorld conference featured a demonstration of Oracle8i and CNT technology, highlighting the importance of remote disk mirroring in creating a highly available enterprise Internet application.

Sources:

  • Computer Network Technology Corp. press release, "CNT Technology Provides Key Piece of Oracle8i/EMC High-Availability Disk Mirroring Demonstration at Oracle's OpenWorld Conference Today"
  • Oracle Corporation press release, "Oracle 8i Enables Companies to Create Highly-Available Internet Platform"
  • EMC Corporation press release, "EMC and CNT Demonstrate High-Availability Business Continuance Solutions at Oracle's OpenWorld Conference"
  • About Computer Network Technology (CNT), CNT's website at http://www.cnt.com