Oracle Corporation announced the availability of its next generation tool for sizing database servers, the Oracle System Sizer release 3.0. The Oracle System Sizer automates and dramatically simplifies the process for implementing Oracle-based applications on Intel-based servers running Windows NT. System sizing is an important step in developing any database application. Improperly sized systems can severely impact service levels for systems that are too small and can tax IT budgets for systems that are unnecessarily large and expensive. "The Oracle System Sizer is an important component of our strategy to make Oracle databases easy to sell and support," said Kevin Walsh, vice president of the Intel Technologies Division at Oracle. "The Sizer tool allows resellers, systems integrators, ISVs, and customers to implement Oracle-based solutions that are automatically optimised for cost-effective performance." The Oracle System Sizer recommends the optimum hardware requirements for an Oracle database application, including number of CPUs, amount of memory and storage capacity. This initial release of Oracle System Sizer version 3.0 supports Dell PowerEdge servers, with planned support for additional Windows NT server vendors in the months ahead. In the past, system sizing was a specialised procedure that required in depth knowledge of database design. The Oracle System Sizer automates and simplifies many of the complex sizing principles and provides a tailored solution for each customer`s requirements. "Dell has been working closely with Oracle over the past year to optimise a version of the System Sizer for Dell`s PowerEdge Servers," said Jack Steeg, director of Server Global Alliances at Dell Computer Corporation. "With the Oracle System Sizer, our customers can quickly and accurately size server configurations based on their computing requirements. The Oracle System Sizer saves our customers time and effort while improving their system performance and their overall satisfaction." Oracle first introduced the Oracle System Sizer in August 1995. Since then, the company has enhanced the product with an open architecture, wizards that help automate the sizing process, an online tutorial and help system, and an improved user interface. As a pre-installation sizing tool, Oracle System Sizer complements the tuning and capacity planning functionality of Oracle Enterprise Manager. Users can configure a system using the sizer tool and can then maintain and monitor the system with Oracle Enterprise Manager.The Oracle System Sizer is targeted to users who sell, support or use Oracle-based applications. The tool is available for download free of charge through Oracle`s Alliance Online Web site at (URL) http://alliance.oracle.com/sizer or on the Dell Web site at (URL) http://www.dell.com/products/poweredge/partners/db/oracle/sizer.htm.
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