https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/hp-and-oracle/m-p/3558367#M837657 64 bit porting as a general term means porting an application to run on a 64 bit OS. Oracle porting means porting an application to work with Oracle.<BR /><BR />It could also mean converting data from a 32 bit Oracle application to a 64 bit database server.<BR /><BR />You have an option with HP-UX to install either an Oracle 32 bit or 64 bit version. Though a conversion is required, the 64 bit version will be able to address more memory, re, consume more system recources.<BR /><BR />Perhaps you could provide references such as links so I don't have to guess your question.<BR /><BR />SEP<BR /><A href="http://www.isnamerica.com/contactsep.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.isnamerica.com/contactsep.shtml</A> Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:23:29 GMT Steven E. Protter 2005-06-06T07:23:29Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/hp-and-oracle/m-p/3558366#M837656 What is the meaning of 64-bit porting and an Oracle porting?<BR /><BR />thanks Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:04:01 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/hp-and-oracle/m-p/3558366#M837656 Mariel Gonzales Faylona 2005-06-06T07:04:01Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/hp-and-oracle/m-p/3558367#M837657 64 bit porting as a general term means porting an application to run on a 64 bit OS. Oracle porting means porting an application to work with Oracle.<BR /><BR />It could also mean converting data from a 32 bit Oracle application to a 64 bit database server.<BR /><BR />You have an option with HP-UX to install either an Oracle 32 bit or 64 bit version. Though a conversion is required, the 64 bit version will be able to address more memory, re, consume more system recources.<BR /><BR />Perhaps you could provide references such as links so I don't have to guess your question.<BR /><BR />SEP<BR /><A href="http://www.isnamerica.com/contactsep.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.isnamerica.com/contactsep.shtml</A> Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:23:29 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/hp-and-oracle/m-p/3558367#M837657 Steven E. Protter 2005-06-06T07:23:29Z