Re: iSeries vs. Unix vs. SQL Server vs. Oracle

Jim wrote:

> I have yet to see a large SQL Server environment NOT have to
> sometimes reboot.

Which is why we're running it clustered.

Mike E.




                                                                                
                                                     
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Right away I would point out some of the very serious security flaws
SQL has had and continues to have.
SQL server made #3 in the top 20 SANS/FBI Most Critical List
(1 was MS IIS Server, 2 was Microsoft Data Access Components)
http://www.sans.org/top20/#index
jim
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From: "Tom Liotta" <qsrvbas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 8:24 PM
Subject: RE: iSeries vs. Unix vs. SQL Server vs. Oracle


> David:
>
> Since I'm no SQL Server expert, it might be no surprise that my
experience
has been almost unfailingly bad with it. But I know enough to feel
comfortable with it in many circumstances. The big problem I have with your
question is lack of context.
>
> Basic questions... How big is the company? What other applications?
What's
the platform mix, i.e., Win98, Win2K, Active Directory, etc.? What's the
IS/IT group like? What expertise?
>
> Specific example... Is SQL Server already used in any significant way in
your environment? or is this going to be a brand new element in the mix?
>
> A shop that's been running iSeries apps for a few years and has a file
server or two and maybe a PDC to handle the desktops and LAN is one thing.
But if you're already fully supporting WinXP and Active Directory and an
Exchange Server and various SQL Server databases, etc., and a smallish
older
iSeries is primarily little more than a back-office database server, then
it's possible nobody will even notice a switch.
>
> All kinds of scenarios and possible good directions to go. Each direction
leads through a minefield, but there are routes depending on where you
start
and want to go.
>
> Tom Liotta
>
> midrange-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >  11. iSeries vs. Unix vs. SQL Server vs. Oracle (David Wright)
> >
> >I need some feedback from the user community with regards to the
platform
we intend to run our business on.
> >
> >We are currently looking for a new ERP package to replace our current
one, and the company has narrowed the field to two choices:  One
iSeries-based, and one SQL Server-based.
> >
> >Based on my experience, I have ALWAYS found the iSeries/400 to be more
reliable and more scalable than SQL Server...especially in enterprise level
tasks.
> >
> >What have your experiences been with SQL Server?
> >How do you suggest I convince the non-tech people in the selection team?
> >Do you know of any good reference articles comparing the two platforms?
>
> --
> Tom Liotta
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