Re: MS SQL server VS Oracle

Hi
This question keeps getting asked again and again. use www.deja.com to see previous threads.

For me the compelling arguments for Oracle is that it on just about any O/S (MS-SQL only works on Windows) and scales extremely well (SQL is getting there, but then underlying hardware can still have problems).

Also where's your current skill set. If you already use one of the technologies in house then retraining can be a major cost in time, money and issues related to inexperience in the 'new' technology.

Martin

Tay wrote:
>
> Dear All
>
> My company is about to purchase one of the following product
> mention. Most of us suggested using oracle due to the larger
> number of record we expect to store(3 million). The other
> side(ms sql side) say SQL is also capable to store that kind of
> number.Now management is asking, how do we justify getting Oracle
> compare to a much cheaper MS SQL?
> Was wondering whether anybody who is familiar in this 2 product
> know what are the advantages and disadvantages of this 2 product.
> maybe in terms of feature, performance, resilience.
> We were thinking of using he Unix version of oracle if we manage
> to persuade management.
>
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  Received on Thu Jul 06 2000 - 00:00:00 CDT