Re: Need 2 cents on multiple libraries

At 09:28 03/17/2000 , Julie Francis wrote:
>We are setting up a new work order system for a company with multiple
>branches.  We are debating between using one database library per branch
>vs. a branch code field key and one library.  These files will be large
>and in use 24 hours per day and there will be no shared information
>between the branches.


Given absolutely no interaction between branches and NO consolidation 
requirements now and forever more amen? Go with multiple libraries. The 
code will be simpler and backups will be easier with less down time per 
branch while the system gets to a checkpoint. It will, however make your 
life a living nightmare if he who gaveth taketh awayeth.


Pete Hall
pbhall@execpc.com
http://www.execpc.com/~pbhall
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