Re: No future for DB2
Noons says with authority: > dunno. But one thing I know for certain: > it takes a mainframe to run DB2. really? should I immediately look for a mainframe to rehost some of my db2 udb databases running on aix. Like: - adhoc database with 500 gbytes of data and 30 users that typically gives 5 second response on 332 mhz 4-way smp. - dashboard database with 100 gbytes of data that runs 60,000 queries every day - on another 332 mhz 4-way smp. These used servers and their out of the box db2 workgroup license cost almost nothing, and just run. I suppose I could through millions of dollars of hardware at this problem, but everyone seems pretty happy with this solution so far. Someday you'll say something for certain that's actually correct. I mean, if a million monkeys could eventually type up the complete works of shakespear, anything can happen given enough time.
Buck Nuggets apparently said,on my timestamp of 30/07/2005 12:59 AM: > > really? should I immediately look for a mainframe to rehost some of my > db2 udb databases running on aix. Like: Like I said: it takes a mainframe to run db2. udb can be run on a shitload of other stuff. You don't listen when I yell "slow down", do you? > These used servers and their out of the box db2 workgroup license cost > almost nothing, and just run. One day I'll show you how much our servers cost, software included... > I suppose I could through millions of > dollars of hardware at this problem, but everyone seems pretty happy > with this solution so far. I suppose you could. But then again if peeing in dark pants gives you a warm feeling, who am I to bother noticing? > Someday you'll say something for certain that's actually correct. Someday. Meanwhile, I don't have to listen to you. > I > mean, if a million monkeys could eventually type up the complete works > of shakespear, prove it, don't just say it. Want me to send you pens? I've got some el-cheapo ones, from the previous job at the IBM var. > anything can happen given enough time. Yes. Even db2 becoming the same as udb. -- Cheers Nuno Souto in sunny Sydney, Australia wizofoz2k@yahoo.com.au.nospam