Re: SMP & threads for SQL queries

Linas Vepstas wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Can anyone recommend an sql server that supports SMP
> (symmetric multiprocessing) & threads for queries?
>
> We are looking at buying a 2-way or 4-way pentium pro,
> and running linux on this. It seems that the popular
> (i.e. cheap) linux databases (msql, justlogic, empress)
> may not support this. clearly, its a waste to buy an
> MP system if the databases won't make use of the extra
> processors. The database would be mostly queried, and
> very, very rarely updated.
>

Not to pick on Linas, but ....

Linux is good for a home hobby system. Like FreeBSD. But to risk a business on it?
You would be better off getting a real OS like Solaris. Or even (ick!) SCO.

Then run a real database like Informix.

Yeah, you can do some hacks to get it to work, but its like buying a used bus held together with bailing wire. The money you save up front, you spend in repairs.

Just my $.02.

-Mikey Received on Tue Sep 03 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST