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

OK, obviously I'm the MS guy here, but let me ask a business question. Which
package best solves the _business_ needs? If there is a clear winner from
the business point of view then that is the way to go, regardless of
technology. However, if they are both the same then you get into the
technology.

As I see it, here is the basic tradeoff, a single SQLServer is _much_ less
reliable than a single iSeries, hands down, no argument. However, several
SQLServers are much less expensive than several iSeries boxes, so it's much
simpler and cheaper to throw hardware at the problem. Which is better, well
I'll admit, it's a religious argument at this point -- which is better
PowerPoint or Freelance, Exchange or Notes, Word or WordPerfect -- obvious
answer, it depends.

-Walden

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-----Original Message-----
From: David Wright [mailto:dwright@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 1:21 PM
To: 'midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: iSeries vs. Unix vs. SQL Server vs. Oracle


Hi All,

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?

Earlier in the process, there were Unix & Oracle proposals too.  Both have
been sidelined for now, but feedback there would be nice as well.

Thank you in advance for your assistance,
David Wright
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