News release

Compaq Storage Offers Oracle Customers New Choices (Advisory)

Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) a global leader in technology and solutions, today announced that Oracle has approved Compaq as a qualified member of the Oracle^®Storage Compatibility Program (OSCP) in the area of remote mirroring, utilizing Compaq SANworks Data Replication Manager, and as a qualified vendor in its Backup Solutions Program. This program offers Oracle customers the confidence that Compaq StorageWorks and SANworks are compatible with Oracle's database products.

Compaq SANworks Data Replication Manager (DRM)gives Oracle customers the ability to replicate data online and in real time to remote locations via a local or extended Storage Area Network (SAN). Disaster recovery sites can be located across the street or thousands of miles from the corresponding production site. DRM will be demonstrated at the Compaq booth #702 at Oracle AppsWorld, February 19-23 in New Orleans. For additional information, visit http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/Storage-Management-Software/oscpm.html.

Compaq Backup Solutions Programoffers Oracle customers an easy-to-use database backup and recovery program that is fully integrated with Compaq's proven and tested solutions. The Compaq Enterprise Backup Solution (EBS) provides a solid mechanism for managing the storage and retrieval of Oracle data. For details, please visit http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/ebs/ebsdatacenters.html.