[dba-SQLServer] SQL Server on Linux

[John Colby]

https://www.computerprofile.com/analytics-papers/microsoft-sql-server-popular-dbms-system/

http://blog.rdx.com/rdx-2017-top-database-trends-sql-server-on-linux/

http://www.vir.com.vn/gartner-positions-microsoft-as-number-1-in-2016-magic-quadrant.html

https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-sql-server-another-surprise-hit-microsoft-2016/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/2017/05/30/mongodb-taking-share-from-oracle-in-40-billion-market/#49c976333156


On 8/20/2017 12:03 AM, Jim Lawrence wrote:
> An interesting paradox exists between the type of databases being used and the amount of data being processed.
>
> MS SQL is the most popular medium relational DB (35%?) used, but MS SQL only processes a tiny fraction of the data of all networks and the Internet.
>
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Arthur Fuller" <fuller.artful at gmail.com>
> To: "Discussion concerning MS SQL Server" <dba-sqlserver at databaseadvisors.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 12:30:24 PM
> 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

-- 
John W. Colby