Re: MX Standard or Enterprise?

[John Paul Ashenfelter]

I wouldn't let ease of installation of JDBC drivers (an activity you do a few times) be the guide between the two versions -- the key difference from a *development* point of view is that you've got access to the underlying java server in the Enterprise version. You can run jsps, servlets, etc. You can do *tons* of great stuff with Java -- plus you get some clustering, etc stuff which isn't much of a benefit with one server :)

And I would *not* recommend the MSSQL JDBC drivers. Take the couple thousand you save from the Standard version and buy JTurbo from the NewAtlanta guys. Buy ServletExec while you're at it and you can play with Java to your heart's content. Our give BlueDragon a try and get Java plus CF5 for less (far less) than the CFMX Standard, esp if you're not using Flash remoting, etc.

Regards,

John Paul Ashenfelter
CTO/Transitionpoint
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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Samuel Neff
  To: CF-Talk
  Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 11:19 AM
  Subject: RE: MX Standard or Enterprise?


  If you're using MSSQL then I'd suggest enterprise, unless you're comfortable
  installing the MSSQL JDBC drivers yourself and setting them up as an Other
  data source.  Try downloading the trial and seeing if you can install the
  JDBC driver and connect using an Other data source.  If you can, then you're
  fine with Standard (as far as this issue goes).  If not, go Enterprise.

  If you have any interest in Java, then I'd strongly suggest enterprise--it's
  just more forward looking.  The multiple instances and integrated JRun
  installation is great.

  My $0.02.

  Sam


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  -----Original Message-----
  From: Phillip B [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 11:03 AM
  To: CF-Talk
  Subject: MX Standard or Enterprise?


  I'm  using CF 5 Enterprise right now and want to upgrade to MX. I looked
  through Macromedia's website, reading the FAQ's, watching the flash
  presentations, and looking at comparisons charts. It looks like all I need
  is the standard edition but I don't want to get it and realize I should have
  grabbed the Enterprise version instead.

  I would like the option to use the java features of Enterprise. I have yet
  to find a problem with the current cfmail with the exception of zero byte
  files. I don't need load balancing or clustering. I'm not sure what server
  logs are not included with standard but I would like to see what the heck is
  going on. Is the system monitoring just a little nicer then the CF 5
  version? I only use access and sql 2000 data sources and the occasional text
  file. (Dont ask)

  So, after this long ramble, does the standard version look like the right
  version? I can get the Enterprise but I would hate to spend the money with
  out good reason.

  Phillip B.

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