Re: Oracle 8i vs 9i vs MS SQL 2000

From: Howard J. Rogers <howardjr2000_at_yahoo.com.au>
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:30:39 +1100
Message-ID: <OUCA9.76146$g9.214891@newsfeeds.bigpond.com>

Does it work OK now?

Yes: Then don't upgrade to anything.
No: an upgrade probably won't solve your problem

As for switching the entire RDBMS, forget it: unless SQL Server offers you some compellng feature your application can't live without, then stick to what you've got.

Regards
HJR "backdoor" <noway_at_out.com> wrote in message news:aav2tusdetoicubg5k68lrqbfg2arta0qj_at_4ax.com...
> Could please outline some advantages or disadvantages of "upgrading"
> an existing Oracle 8i RDBMS to the newer 9i or even MS SQL 2000? I am
> employed as a Systems Analyst for a company that has a WAN with around
> 5000 employees, though the number of database users is only around 12
> people in total.
>
> At present, we are using Oracle 8i Client / Server with an HR-Payroll
> Application (NOW! Solutions), and I am wondering if there are any
> compelling reasons to switch from 8i to 9i or MS SQL. Please note that
> I am interested in saving my organization some $$$, but I am also
> concerned about fault tolerance, scalability and vendor support. Any
> suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
>
> JDA
Received on Wed Nov 13 2002 - 19:30:39 CST