Re: No future for DB2

From: DA Morgan <damorgan_at_psoug.org>
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 18:39:34 -0700
Message-ID: <1122601142.280976@yasure>

Buck Nuggets wrote:

>>I don't find DB2 to be any easier to learn than Oracle

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> There are corners of the product that can be a little more complex -
> perhaps locking sometimes, plans and static sql if you decide to use
> it. On the flip side there are areas that are much easier. The
> glaring one is backup & restore, that's a critical activity that's a
> piece of cake compared to oracle.

In Oracle back-up takes two mouse clicks ... how complex is that?

Better take a look at 9i and 10g RMAN and the easy setup using OEM and the Grid Control. I think your experience with Oracle is dated.

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Received on Thu Jul 28 2005 - 20:39:34 CDT