Tyler's right that there are many database engines to choose from, and I forgot to note that along with testing HBSMR in SQL Server / MSDE, we will also be keeping an eye on these other options!
all the best
Crispin
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tyler Bell [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 23 January 2003 17:35
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: SMRs using Oracle
A note about databases while we're on it:
Remember that _many_ other database options exists, so anyone investigating these systems should not feel as though you need to choose between Access and
Oracle/MS SQL Server only.
Several very powerful open source solutions are in global use on the web, supporting 'mission critical' applications. I would encourage SMRs in particular to look at MySQL
(http://mysql.com/), which can be interfaced and administered via a web browser (no need for an ORACLE administrator). If you are an Access(tm) junkie you can store
the data in MySQL and work with it in Access, from around the globe.
It is incredible fast, well-supported, runs on Windows, Unix and Linux (among others) can accommodate millions of records, and is absolutely free. With a few caveats you
could run the NMR on this no problem.
Check out its speed here: 'MySQL winner in server database clash '
http://www.mysql.com/eweek/index.html We use MySQL as the default database in all of our own applications (http://www.oxarchdigital.com/index.php?page=5). never
had a problem.
It's worth thinking about and ahving a look at the web page. Always willing to chat about it off list
Tyler
Tyler Bell
Technical Director
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