1.6 Why has Oracle chosen Linux x86-64 as the architecturefor the initial configurations

Oracle is seeingsignificant end-user demand for Linux x86-64 architectures and is fullycommitted to developing, advancing and promoting the 64-bit commodity Linux.All new chipsets and servers are now being shipped with x86-64 architecture,thereby offering a much wider hardware selection to end-users than some of theother architectures. Therefore, Oracle has chosen to initially make Oracleva lidated Configurations available on Linux x86-64.

1.7 What versions of Oracle Database are included in Oracle ValidatedConfigurations

Oracle ValidatedConfigurations always include the latest version of Oracle Database.

1.8 Whatversions of Linux distributions are included in Oracle ValidatedConfigurations

The currentvalidated configurations are based on Oracle VM and Oracle Linux 5. Newvalidated configurations will be only based on Oracle Linux with theUnbreakable Enterprise Linux kernel.

--当前的validated configurations 是基于OracleVM 和Oracle Linux 5的，新的validated configurations 仅基于UnbreakableEnterprise Linux kernel 的Oracle Linux。

1.9 Howare the hardware and operating system combinations chosen

The Linuxdistribution choice for a particular Oracle Validated Configuration does notimply that only a specific hardware is suitable for only Oracle Linux or RHEL.

1.10 DoesOracle intend to limit its list of configurations to include only a fewoptions

Oracle isoffering these configurations as recommendations and best practices. Along withour partners, we intend to publish a variety of configurations with differenthardware and software combinations, over time. Our intent is to offerwell-tested choices to our users and channel partners. This by no means impliesthat other custom configurations deployed by end-users will not be supported.We will still continue to offer support for all Oracle products certified onLinux regardless of whether someone deployed them using an Oracle ValidatedConfiguration or not.

1.11 Howdo I get support for Oracle Validated Configurations

You will be ableto get support for Oracle Validated Configurations in exactly the same way asyou get support for any other Oracle and partner products today. You will need to buy the appropriate license and support for thevarious components of the stack if you choose to deploy Oracle ValidatedConfigurations. Oracle and its partners already have joint supportprocesses in place for the joint handling of any customer support issues thatmay come up for Oracle Validated Configurations. The delivery of a complete andintegrated support solution leads to faster problem resolution and reducedsupport costs, which are critical to our customers' success.

--如果要使用oracle validated configurations，需要先购买软件。

1.12 I don't see the configuration I plan to run. How do I get my desiredconfiguration added

The posted filespecifies not just one single server or storage, but a family of servers andstorage. If even that list doesn't include that particular server or storagemodel, you can work directly with that particular hardware vendor to submit therequest.

To find out moreabout Oracle's Validated Configurations offerings, visit the Oracle ValidatedConfigurations homepage onOTN.