Jim DeMarco
Jdemarco at hudsonhealthplan.org
Tue Apr 5 12:49:02 CDT 2005
What about SQL Express? The throttling limitations have been removed but you're limited to 3-4 GB file size. This version doesn't include management tools though AFAIK. Jim DeMarco (fresh from vacation and still wishing I were somewhere else!!) -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 12:47 PM To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [AccessD] Slightly OT: Know of a good Open Source DBMS? Hi Joe Three option pops forward: SAP DB (totally free) or the newer MaxDB (from MySQL). Enterprise level (certified for SAP R/3) and complexity. Firebird. Very small install package, very easy to maintain. Originates from InterBase. PostgreSQL. Widely used "Oracle Light" DBMS. Large user base. It all depends on your requirements. /gustav >>> JRojas at tnco-inc.com 04/05 6:03 pm >>> Hi All, I was considering purchasing MS SQL Server 2000 for our company. We have several intranet web based applications, which currently use MS SQL Server 7 as the backend. The reason that I am considering the upgrade is that we are reaching our CAL limit. I know that I could increase the number of CALs, but I actually got SQL 2000 approved in this year's budget! The problem is that I have the feeling that the price for SQL Server may not be justifiable, in my mind, for what we are using it for. With that said, does anyone know of an Open Source DBMS that has the functionality of SQL Server? I know of MySQL, but when I last checked, it did not have stored procedures and triggers. Thanks! JR -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com *********************************************************************************** "This electronic message is intended to be for the use only of the named recipient, and may contain information from Hudson Health Plan (HHP) that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error or are not the named recipient, please notify us immediately, either by contacting the sender at the electronic mail address noted above or calling HHP at (914) 631-1611. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not forward this email to anyone, and delete and destroy all copies of this message. Thank You". ***********************************************************************************