1 | lets multiple Oracle instances access the same database |
2 | requires a cluster of single CPU workstations, a cluster of SMPs, or an MPP to run |
3 | requires a Distributed Lock Manager to ensure data consistency |
4 | requires all disk storage accessible by each Oracle node |
5 | supports PDQ distributed across multiple instances |
6 | essential for OLTP and "application partitioning" |
7 | relevant for scalability of ad hoc DS queries |