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Definition Of "Socket" In Oracle Database Comparisons Page (Doc ID 1954818.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 07, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 11.1.0.7 and later
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Cloud Machine - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Express Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Database Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Reviewing the Database Products and a Comparison between them from:

http://www.oracle.com/us/products/database/enterprise-edition/comparisons/index.html

Putting some clarification on what a "socket" means in the comparisons page which lists:

 Oracle Database Express EditionOracle Database Standard Edition OneOracle Database Standard EditionOracle Database Enterprise Edition
Maximum 1 CPU 2 Sockets 4 Sockets No Limit


 

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