[dba-SQLServer] SQL Server on Linux

[John Bartow]

What about a firm with an application directly tied to SQLServer? Shouldn't matter what platform the DBserver sits on. 25 years ago I was using Informix DB on a Unix server and all of my clients were on WinNT.

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From: dba-SQLServer [mailto:dba-sqlserver-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Arthur Fuller
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Subject: [dba-SQLServer] SQL Server on Linux

I keep trying to wrap my head around this, so far to no avail. Given that:

a) none of the largest players in the big-server marketplace use neither Windows nor SQL Server;
b) on the next tier down (in terms of number of servers, users, etc.), virtually all players are committed to Linux, and have been for years; not only that, but they have also committed to (Choose one) MySQL, MariaDB or PostGreSQL, with various NoSQL implementations here and there.
c) MS intends to charge $ for its Linux implementation; the aforementioned competing products are available for free (of course, if you're going to bet your firm on your database, then you'll be buying support on an annual basis).

What market-share does this leave? I can think of some niches here and
there:

a ) a firm with a mix of Windows Server and Linux servers, trying to rationalize and simplify the layout and consequent maintenance hassles and costs;

b) a smallish firm, previously committed to Windows, whose IT people keep touting Linux as providing superior servers; therein lie potential porting opportunities, for both internal IT people and external consultants.

After these, I'm out of ideas. Perhaps I'm missing some Big Picture here.
If so, would someone on this list kindly clue me in?

Thanks,
Arthur
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Arthur
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