Choosing a Database for High Availability: An Analysis of SQL Server and Oracle
Published: July 27, 2005
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Overview
SQL Server 2005 provides enterprise-class high-availability features at a lower cost than Oracle 10g. This white paper compares the high-availability features of SQL Server 2005 and Oracle 10g that address planned and unplanned downtime. Additionally, this paper presents steps to overcoming the primary barriers to high availability.
In this document:
| • | Definition of High Availability and Five 9s |
| • | Factors Influencing Availability |
| • | Planned Downtime |
| • | Unplanned Downtime |
| • | Appendix: Barriers to High Availability |