Robert Tyler wrote:
>
> On Tue, 8 Aug 2000 10:07:57 -0500 (Central Daylight Time), Derrick
> Tietz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> ><snip!>
>  What are the best tools or languages for loading/updating an Oracle
> Data base from flat files or Powerhouse subfiles or from an Image DB.
> Also, we may be migrating to an HP9000 in the future.
> >Thanks in advance for your assistance.
>
> Hmmmm. Best tools... Oracle.
>
> I believe a hammer and screwdriver work quite well at removal.
>

You need power tools, lots of consultants, lots of CPU, lots of
disk, lots of downtime, and especially lots of money.  It is little
wonder why there are IT staff shortages.  Oh, and take a word of
advice from one who's been there and done that: buy a new box
instead of updating the operating system after you move to Unix.

Richard

> << Sorry! Couldn't resist!>>
>
> Bob Tyler...
> Tyler Systems

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