Ian, Valid question. It is going to hit the fan no matter what I do here !!
Comments I hear when comparing MS SQL with others are: 1/ Much like Oracle, it probably needs a DBA to maintain it. Others like SQLBase, MySQL, and the like Don't. 2/ The SQL Implementation, while SQL 92 compliant, does have some Microsoft Enhancements to the Language, making it more difficult to make the "database Connector" module in code "Pluggable". In other words if I'm writing a package to support multiple back-ends, it may require more work with MS SQL. 3/ Repairing corruption, may not be as easy....not saying it is on any DB file format......, but Skills and tools are not common for MS SQL. 4/ Costs for Licensing......the usual arguments here. And granted Microsoft licensing is a mine field. ! So I guess the feedback is more about supportability, and Business requirements, and Application support for my 2 bobs worth. The feature list is available anywhere, and all of the High end Db Engines, pretty much do the same things. I guess the thing is that MS SQL is capable of working at the small end of town, and the very large end of town, and everywhere in between. Regards Barry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 3 February 2006 12:39 PM To: General Practice Computing Group Talk Subject: Re: [GPCG_TALK] What The !! Quoting Barry Lollo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > That is certainly a debatable point about a "Far better Platform", mate. > I know a lot of people have a grudge against Microsoft, but I would > question the validity of that statement, or at least the criteria on > which that statement is based.!! I know I've probably pushed some > buttons I shouldn't have Pete, But...let's just agree to disagree on > that topic.. Everyone knows I'm a Microsoft Boy...and proud of it !! > So don't bother responding mate, we don't want to start World War III. > Let's just have a little chuckle to ourselves, and leave it there !! Barry, everyone I've ever spoken to in the IT field has given me an unprintable response when asked about Microsoft SQL server/MSDE, including those who are otherwise Redmond loyalists. I suspect MS-SQL has better integration with other microsoft products (which is a circular argument). A genuine question: Are there any *other* advantages over other products? Ian _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk
