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by Tim DiChiara, Senior Site Editor
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Last week, I discussed Microsoft's recent announcement of a lengthy delay until the next version of SQL Server -- now tentatively called "SQL Server 2005." Here's a sampling of some of the comments on both sides of the issue that I received from readers (alas, nobody praised my clever literary allusions!):
Ed V. writes: "The issues of a stable or unstable product are important, but this is becoming a sideshow. The real issue is Microsoft's inability to deliver a stable product in a timely manner. The fact that Yukon looks so good compared to SQL Server 2000 is a major part of the problem. SQL2K is not the competition, and although Yukon looks good against 2002 versions of Oracle and DB2, by the time it is launched in 2005 Yukon will look outmoded. When looking at the upgrade path from
SQL2K, the issues for many sites will be: 1) A lower cost move to outmoded technology that is unlikely to be refreshed for 3-5 years, and 2) An initially higher cost move to current technology that is likely to stay leading edge. Most businesses that expect to grow need technology that can help beat their competitors, and this could drive a significant number of customers away from SQL Server.
David R. writes:
"I am sure the other database vendors will capitalise quite well on [the delay]. I am a strong SQL Server advocate, but I think my future will be brighter if I brush up my Oracle and DB2 skills now."
Gregory L. writes:
Sure, I'm sorry to hear about the Yukon delay, but then again does this
upset me.... The phrase "If it ain't broken don't fix it" comes to mind... Why would anyone need to install Yukon or any
other version of SQL Server if you don't need any of the new features yet? I'm willing to wait for Yukon. Hopefully this additional time delay will
allow Microsoft to develop a more stable and secure product."
Doug S. writes: "Mostly, we use a rule that says: 'it's not ready for production until the
first service pack is released'. I feel that its far better to get it
right instead of shipping something that's got some known problems."
Bharti M. writes: "New Microsoft products are surely better than the previous ones but with each version, the learning curve is incredible... Beta versions are even worse mainly because you simply don?t know what the breaking points are, and neither does the developer..."
More feedback on this issue is available here. Thanks everyone for writing with your thoughts! By the way, if you missed out on the story, read our coverage of Yukon's delay here:
Till next week, Tim
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