Re: Evaluating which database to choose

From: HansF <News.Hans_at_telus.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:12:34 GMT
Message-Id: <pan.2004.12.30.19.12.01.213711@telus.net>

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:00:34 -0800, DA Morgan wrote:

My favorite addition to your list, if I'm developing something from scratch:

What does the vendor include that helps me minimize the development time/cost and ongoing maintenance cost?

AKA What does the vendor provide that I do not have to buy or create?

Oh, and beware of the vendor or third-party that hypes 'vendor neutral'. Aside from self-interest, this generally demonstrates ignorance of the possible environments.

/Hans Received on Thu Dec 30 2004 - 13:12:34 CST