RE: SQL-Server Presentation/Reality Check

From: Thomas Jeff <ThomasJe_at_tce.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 13:34:31 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.0033AE35.20010627134900@fatcity.com>

What new pricing method???

-----Original Message-----From: Farnsworth, Dave [mailto:DFarnsworth_at_Ashleyfurniture.com]Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 3:01 PMTo: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-LSubject: RE: SQL-Server Presentation/Reality Check
 Be
 sure to ask them about Micro$ofts new pricing method. Also be sure to find out why they are making their customers prove that they have the appropriate number of legal licenses for each install of all M$ software. This had our network guys running around looking for every little piece of paper saying "M$ License" on it.
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-----Original Message-----From: Thomas Jeff [mailto:ThomasJe_at_tce.com]Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 1:32 PMTo: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-LSubject: SQL-Server Presentation/Reality Check I have the privilege of being tasked to attend a SQL Server presentation to be conducted by Microsoft at our site. Our company's current take on SQL Server is
 that it's to be used only in the case where a packaged application requires it, or when there are
 'tactical' exceptions, while Oracle is viewed as being 'strategic'. However, given the 'challenges' with Oracle's new pricing methods, there is being given increased consideration to expanding SQL Server's use.
 Now, I know next to nothing about SQL Server, and while I would appreciate the opportunity to learn it, I don't want to go to the presentation and let the MS marketing droids
 completely have their way, some reality checks need to be presented. So, what questions/issues/considerations should I raise during the presentation? TIA!
 Jeff T thomasje_at_tce.com Received on Wed Jun 27 2001 - 15:34:31 CDT