If cost is an issue, money can be saved by using Linux, CF and MySQL as the database. (Apologies if I have stated the obvious). The only costs are hardware and CF (No cost for the OS or RDBMS).
Even more money could be saved by using PHP (but we're talking ColdFusion here). Best to all, Erik -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Graham Faulkner Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 2:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CFTALKTor] "big picture" question Hello again, I have to apologize right at the start that I don't have nearly enough details to ask the following intelligently, but I will try. =) Long story short: A non-profit company I work with is about to set-up a Lotus Notes DB to handle all the non-accounting data collection/reporting in and through their office. It was suggested to them by an accounting firm that now does some Notes development on the side. It doesn't sound too reassuring. =) Anyway, a consultant that was there for non-IT-related issues, but with a solid IT background, is trying to point out the dangers of going down that trail. He asked if I could get some feedback from the CF community in Toronto re: the following (again, not as specific as I'd like): 1. What is the cost of setting up a ColdFusion server in an office with about 60 employees? 2. What is the cost of allowing that server to post information on the web in a secure fashion? This non-profit organization has over 100 personnel all around the world. The personnel would not only receive info via the website, but would also post information. 3. What is the going rate for CF programming? i.e. what would it cost the organization to hire a CF shop to set-up an entire database system to replace an 80's-era system? (sorry, I honestly don't have more details...I did ask for more but haven't heard) 4. The presenters of the Lotus Notes 'solution' keep telling the officers of the organization that it is the lowest cost alternative. True? False? Misleading? Insert your $0.02 here. 5. What is the cost of an MS SQL Server (or equivalent) system in the environment I specified above? (They would be able to take advantage of the charity license I assume). 6. Lastly, what about an Active Server Pages solution instead of CF? What is the going rate for an ASP shop to create such a solution? If you wish to post your replies to me offline, that would be fine. Again, I'm sorry if this is totally out in left field and shouldn't be posted. You could perhaps just email me your contact information if you want to chat with the consultant himself. Blessings, Graham ------------------------------------------------------------ Graham Faulkner, BBA President Global Audience Communications Web design with YOUR world in mind! Web: http://www.GlobalAudienceCommunications.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel./Fax: 519-880-9184 Cell: 519-496-0887 - You are subscribed to the CFUGToronto CFTALK ListSRV. This message has been posted by: "Graham Faulkner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To Unsubscribe, Please Visit and Login to http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ Manager: Kevin Towes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ This System has been donated by Infopreneur, Inc. (http://www.infopreneur.net) - You are subscribed to the CFUGToronto CFTALK ListSRV. This message has been posted by: "Erik Fenkell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To Unsubscribe, Please Visit and Login to http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ Manager: Kevin Towes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ This System has been donated by Infopreneur, Inc. (http://www.infopreneur.net)
