[NTLUG:Discuss] database(s) on Linux

[iostream@attbi.com]

For most smaller databases, yes I think linux and open
source can do a great job, depending on the total needs
of the database.  But for basic indexed scans, etc, it
would be the way to go.

Justin
> So, if your databases are 10 and 18 GB in size, and you aren't going to 
> spend more than a few hundred thousand on the servers, you might do well 
> to consider lower the cost even more by going Linux on Intel, and 
> developing in MySQL?
> 
> 
> iostream at attbi.com wrote:
> 
> ><snip>
> >
> >>>If Oracle, Sybase, or Informix had a reasonable price tag OSS products 
> >>>like MySQL and PostgresSQL wouldn't have a following.
> >>>
> >>No argument from me.
> >>
> >>Ry
> >>
> >
> >That is not entirely true.  The feature set of Oracle is required for many 
> things, and corporations will gladly spend the money on such features.  I doubt 
> you will see many people trying to run a multi TB data warehouse with any OSS 
> tool, or a CRM datamart, etc.  Many companies use these expensive database 
> systems to do mission critical work.  The databases save more than enough in 
> operational costs, or create enough extra revenue to easily justify the 
> pricetag.  Lets face it, if you are buying million dollar + servers, Oracle > licensing fees are not going to bankrupt you.
> >
> >Justin
> >
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