Re: Larry Ellison comments on Microsoft's benchmark

> By now, you've probably heard that Microsoft recently withdrew the
> record-breaking TPC-C numbers SQL Server 2000 posted last February,
> giving up its claim to "The World's Fastest Database." But don't hang

I think you've got this totally wrong. Microsoft didn't withdraw their benchmark numbers. They were notified by TPC that their numbers were being withdrawn for them. Microsoft had no say in the matter. If Microsoft did anything it was to "save face" and agree with TPC's results. Someone (who is still un-named) challenged the results. TPC took a look at the challenge and ruled against Microsoft in this case.

> Does Microsoft plan to republish new TPC-C numbers now that SQL
> Server 2000 is in full compliance with the TPC-C spec? Absolutely. And

How does Microsoft plan to challenge the newest TPC benchmark set by DB2? This benchmark was announced the same day that SQL Server's benchmark was pulled. Unless Microsoft does some major recoding (unlikely at this point), I don't see how they'll be able to best DB2's efforts.

> Brian Moran
> SQL Server Magazine UPDATE News Editor

At least it's good to see that you're spending valuable time to ensure your job security!

Just my 3.14159265 cents worth,
Brian

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