Oracle 10gR2 32-bit vs 64-bit...really a big issue?

Quick question regarding 32 bit and 64 bit Env. (Oracle DB's)
We have a client who is running a 64-bit production env. and we, the support provider are running a 32-bit env. Now our goal is usually to mimic the prod env., but should we also be on a 64 bit platform if there are major differences? I mean even our App might behave differently on a 64 bit then a 32 bit. I am curious if this is a big playing factor or something small and can be ignored.

besides performance issues, 64 bit platforms are installed and configured in a slightly different way than 32 bit platorms. It has to do with libraries for 64 vs. libraries for 32 bits. Just take a look at the installation forum, there are plenty of issues related with installation, patches (os and db related), prerequisites on the 64 vs 32 platforms.
If you are planning to play the support role, you wouldn't be able to reproduce any OS issue on a 32 bit platform and your support service wouldn't be at customer's expectancies.
~ Madrid

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