Forms server on Different OS

Hi
I am using R12.1.2 Application with 10.2.0.4 database. configuration is like
Node 1 : Database and CM node
Node 2 : Web, application, forms.
my existing configuration is is running on HP-Unix 11.11 version.
I want to add one more form server which should run on Linux. can i do like this? what issue i will face if i am doing like this. kindly suggest which flavor of linux will be more compatible.
Thanks
Krishna

Krishna,
According to the installation manual, you can add more than one application tier node and specify different OS for each node. However, I would suggest you log a SR (as mentioned above) to confirm with Oracle support.
Oracle Applications Installation Guide: Using Rapid Install
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B53825_03/current/acrobat/121oaig.pdf
Thanks,
Hussein

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