On Mon, 13 Mar 2000, Chris Fowler wrote:
> MySQL still has a way to go. Try Informix. It cost a little but not much
PostgreSQL also has a way to go. I have been using it on db's with tables
in the hundreds of thousands of records, and I find that while it searches
tables quickly enough, updates and joins are slow.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Randy Janinda [mailto:">randy.janinda@ndcorp.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 12:32 PM
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> Subject: [ale] DB solutions
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> We are currently using an "unamed" database platform running on an "unnamed"
> OS.
> As of recent, we have to decide what to do with the current licenses. Part
> of
> this process is the cost effectiveness as well as the operational issues.
> What I
> need to know is:
>
> Is there an opensource db platform (i.e mySQL, PostgreSQL, etc..) that will
> support transactions, subselects, as well as somthing similiar to a stored
> procedure? The database in question is has about 250 million records in one
> table alone, so we are talking about massive amounts of information. My
> employer
> is open to a Linux/ solution, if it is reliable, has some
> level
> of support (accountability), and performs well. I have briefly looked at
> PostgreSQL but haven't heard any testimonials and know MySQL won't cut it.
> Any
> comments from the group?
>
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> Randy Janinda
> Senior Programmer Analyst/
> Database Web Developer
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