Contract # GS00T01AHD0002 

Proposal to Add Federal Telecommunications Service   Long Distance (FTS LD) 

completely manage and setup database solutions for the Government. Those 

functions are the Government's responsibility but AT&T will offer assistance and 

support on as  needed  basis. 

All systems are designed for dedicated database use only. No other applications, such 

as web server applications, can co exist on a database system unless the application is 

specifically related to its functionality. 

Determining the system requirements for a database installation necessitates a 

thorough analysis of many factors. Some of the factors to consider are as follows: 

Concurrent user connections  

Size of data  

Type of transactions (On line Transaction Processing (OLTP), Digital 

Switching System (DSS) or Hybrid) 

Number of transactions to be processed during peak hours 

Frequency and size of batch jobs (often needs extra CPU time) 

Required response time (fastest CPU will give the Government fastest 

response). 

6.7.11.2  Managed Database Clustering Services 

A database cluster is a group of independent database servers managed as a single 

system for higher availability, easier manageability, and greater scalability. High 

Availability (HA) is achieved through the elimination or reduction of single points of 

failure. The system can survive most hardware or software failures through the 

utilization of redundant components. There is essentially an on line spare of each 

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal. 

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