Re: Oracle 8i vs DB2 UDB for Data Warehousing

Romel,

Take a look at these factors:

1. Scalability: How large is your warehouse expected to grow? Which database can handle that better? And which vendor can provide references of happy customers using warehouses of that size?
2. Synergy with existing skill bases ... do you have DB2 for OS/390 in house or on AS/400?
3. Technical Implementation of features like Summary Tables and bitmap indexing.
4. Cost-Based Optimizer Experience and Maturity.
5. Will you Java or Web-Enable your warehouse? Which vendor has the experience and reputation in this area?

"Romel M. Tuñgol" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> We are currently in the process of evaluating the data warehousing
> features of Oracle 8i and DB2 UDB. On the surface, both seem to
> have good data warehousing features. Can someone provide us a
> sound technical basis for choosing one over the other?
>
> Any feedback will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Romel
Received on Sat May 22 1999 - 12:55:06 CDT