Iam neither NT/UNIX guy, but Oracle Guy just like you... guys.
See the following link

[url]http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2000/1113/6613068a.html[/url]

We do have a server which goes down whenever it wants. Sun say`s it will fix next time it happens. I think 2/3 times its happened.

Still our guys goes for Unix not NT. DBA group feels good about Unix Platform (not in particular SUN/IBM/HP) from scalability/capbility/reliability/manageability perspective.

So, Our DBA group think Unix paltform is best for Oracle. Limitations are applications requirements again. Like the Oracle classified which says Internet e-business suite, one platform for every thing that you need. Moderate business and front end(VB,ASP) and Middle tier (IIS) and other Microsoft products then NT would be cost effective solution from integration of the products perspective.

As we know there will be pros and cons for everything and sometimes the experiences you have with that platform chages your mind.

Applications requirement, $$`s,user volume are the primary factors in deciding the right platform for enterprize.

Iam dealing with the same in recommeding the right platform for one of our 100GB database which can grow upto couple of 100`s in couple of years.


[Edited by sreddy on 01-13-2001 at 01:08 PM]