We've extended the value of Lifetime Support
You spoke. We listened. Now you can choose when to optimize your existing infrastructure and upgrade to Oracle Database 10g Release 2 or future releases, to gain that extra competitive edge.
Oracle9i Database Release 9.2 moves into the Extended Support stage of Lifetime Support effective August 1, 2007. To make our Lifetime Support even more valuable to your business, we've waived the first year Extended Support fee for Oracle9i Database Release 9.2. Extended Support for Oracle9i Database Release 9.2 will be available for three years following the expiration of Premier Support.
Oracle9i Database Release 9.2 Extended Support details:
Extended Support fee waived for period August 1, 2007 to July 31, 2008.
Access to Fixes and Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) during the first year of Extended Support at no additional cost.
Patch set 9.2.0.8 will be the last patch set available for Oracle9i Database Release 9.2.
Effective August 1, 2007 all CPUs and Fixes will be created against the 9.2.0.8 code line.
We've also added more flexibility: more time to upgrade
Oracle's Lifetime Support puts you in control of your upgrade strategy. Our flexible support makes it easier for you to plan and budget for Oracle's exclusive product upgrades. If your upgrade is already in progress, now you have more time to complete the upgrade with access to the Fixes and Critical Patch Updates you need without having to pay for the initial year of Extended Support. And even better, you get the ability to upgrade to the latest database release at no additional charge beyond your annual support contract.
Why upgrade to Oracle Database 10g Release 2?
When information is the lifeblood of your business, it only makes sense to keep Oracle at the heart of your IT strategy. Oracle Database 10g Release 2 makes grid-based database management systems faster and more secure, scalable, reliable, and affordable than ever. Here's why:
Industry's first grid-enabled database. By eliminating single point of failure, automating storage management, enabling capacity on demand and providing the tools to manage your entire infrastructure, only Oracle Database 10g can get you on the road to grid computing—with higher service quality at a lower cost of ownership.
The fastest and most cost-effective database for OLTP applications. Oracle Database 10g has posted world-record benchmark results for single server and clustered servers. You get optimized performance at a lower cost.
24/7 availability. Get higher availability and a rich feature set for online maintenance and fast disaster recovery time. Further, it offers self-managing features and central management with Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control.
Comprehensive security. Oracle Database 10g has been architected to address data privacy, regulatory compliance, and data consolidation requirements, including row-level security, fine-grained auditing, transparent data encryption, and fully enforced separation of duty.
Self-managing database. Routine manual installation, configuration and management tasks have been removed making it easier than ever to manage Oracle Databases. The self-tuning, self-managing infrastructure reduces the load on DBAs and further optimizes database performance.
Enhanced feature set. Take advantage of new functionality available in Oracle Database 10g including SQL Developer, Application Express, Content Database and Secure Backup to easily develop secure applications and protect all your enterprise information.
What's the bottom line? With Oracle Database 10g Release 2 powering your enterprise grid, your data is more secure and your information systems operate more efficiently 24/7. And your IT department can focus on fulfilling strategic business objectives using IT resources more efficiently, helping to reduce your overall cost of computing.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, visit oracle.com/database, try Oracle Database 10 g Hands On Tutorials, review customer success stories, or review Oracle9 i Database Release 9.2 FAQ (PDF).
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