Re: Oracle vs. SQL server

If you want benchmarks then look at the recent study published by one of the major computer rags, I forget which one because I think all benchmarks are nonsense. They rated Oracle first and MySQL second. SQL Server barely made it onto the radar screen.

But benchmarks are about as relevant to picking a SQL RDBMS as is what I had for lunch last Wednesday. The important issues are security, stability, and scalability. If it isn't secure, stable, and scalable who gives a flying donut how fast it falls apart.

Daniel Morgan

Isaac Keslassy wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I would like to use a database with about 10 Gbytes and 25 million
> lines. This would be via Intranet (IIS server).
>
> Would you know where I could find results of benchmark tests comparing
> the performances of SQL server vs. Oracle with a similar database?
> (answer speed, memory needed, etc.)
> Given your experience, what would be the main pros and cons for each
> solution?
>
> Thanks,
> Isaac
Received on Sat Apr 20 2002 - 17:44:53 CDT