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 - 12:50:01 CDT