Database Performance Comparison on Linux n WindowNT

Question

Hi Everybody,
We have an Application running on Oracle7.3 n WindowNT. Now we are shifting this to Oracle8i (Rel 2). OS platform is not yet
decided. We are asked to submit a performance report of Oracle8i on Linux and Oracle8i on WindowsNT. How can we make a comparison of Oracle8i on WinowsNT n Linux(RedHat6.2).
Also if any body knows any web site related to this, please let me know the same also.
Thanks n Regards,
Hari
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Answer 1

I did something like that a little while ago, so here's a summary of what I did and what I learned:
I also wanted to select a server OS for a data warehouse, and I did some head-to-head comparisons (same machine, just booted into different OS varieties, loading the same data). I used Red Hat 6.0 and 6.2, SuSE 6.3 and 6.4, and Mandrake 7.0 and 7.1, plus NT4.
Overall, I found that any Linux outperformed NT--but not by enough to make that a major factor in selection. Subjectively, I also found that everything I did was just a little bit less straightforward, a little bit less convenient in Red Hat than it was in any other Linux distribution I tried--but again, not necessarily enough to make a big difference in selection.
I also had more crashes and lockups with NT than I did with any Linux, but that may be more a reflection of my skill at administering NT vs. my skill at administering Linux.
I'd say it's definitely worth your while to evaluate Linux, and I'd suggest that you have a look at several Linux distributions while you're at it. Personally, I like SuSE and dislike Red Hat.