php-db | 2001011

Re: [PHP-DB] 'Best' DB for Linux/Apache/PHP? From: Ned Lilly (ned <email protected>)
Date: 01/03/01

John McCreesh writes:

>> I am looking for an enterprise strength db server for Linux. I have looked at
>> IBM DB2, Sybase ASE, and Oracle...as well as mysql and pgsql.
>>
>> What are people using for the big sites? Any general experiences that people
>> have had would
>> be most appreciated!
>
>
> There's a school of thought which says that mixing your drinks is a sure
> recipe for a sore head. i.e. if you choose to go the open source route,
> stick with open source: i.e. PHP/Perl + MySQL/Postgres; if you go
> commercial, stick with commercial: ASP/CFM + SQLServer/Oracle etc. The
> rationale for this is that you will get lots of support from the open
> source community if you have PHP / MySql problems, but very little help
> with PHP / SQLServer; similarly, if you ask Oracle for help with PHP,
> you'll get short shrift. Bit of an oversimplification, but worth
> thinking about.
>
> Life of course gets more interesting with the release of industry
> strength databases like InterBase and SAPdb (ex ADABAS-D) into the open
> source community. These are fine products - similar quality to the DB/2s
> and Oracles - but if the former owners aren't getting revenue from them,
> how much support will they provide - and will the open source community
> embrace them whole-heartedly?
>
> Good luck with your evaluation - John

We at Great Bridge think PostgreSQL is an "industry strength database"
as well. It's a great product that keeps getting better. Come download
our QA-tested release of PostgreSQL 7.0.3 at
www.greatbridge.com/download - or email me off-list and I'll send you a CD.

Regards,
Ned 

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