Re: SQL versions

[Vern Hamberg <vhamberg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm going to bring out my anal attitude

Let us please not refer to MS' SQL Server as merely "SQL" - SQL is a 
technology, not a product - SQL is the technology used for database 
access in several products, including Oracle, mySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL 
Server, Sybase, and, oh yeah!!! DB2 on the i!!!

I know, lots of people thing only of SQL Server when using the term, SQL 
= woefully, IMHO.

OK - off my Sunday morning soapbox and off to church to repent!

Vern

John McKee wrote:
> I apologize for this question that is unrelated to System i.  If somebody can
> answer this, or direct me to a site where I can get answers, I would appreciate
> it.
>
> An application states that it requires SQL 2005 to run.  Two questions
> immediately come to mind:
>
> 1) Is SQL 2000 not mentioned because there is functionality in SQL 2005 that is
> needed, or is SQL 2005 listed as a requirement solely due to the age of SQL
> 2000?
>
> 2)  If there are new functions in SQL 2005 beyond what SQL offers, what are the
> functions.
>
>
> It is a long story why I am asking this.
>
> Thanks.
>
> John McKee
>
>