Re: INFORMIX Database ?

Thanks for the input Greg, I do appretiate any input I can get. I don't know if it would make a difference or not, but I did neglect to include the fact that the company is also going to use NT as its platform. I've also found out even more information from inside my company (believe it or not, there's noone in the company willing to say they know what they're talking about). The ERP system is very likely going to be PeopleSoft. The Customer Service Division is going to be using a "Bolt On" CAM system for Field Returns and Field Service. Are there any concerns that need to be considered in this area? One of the questions that immediately comes to mind is, if the CAM vendors software does not run on Informix (Clarify for example) what obstacles have to be overcome in using a separate database server for the CAM system? Sorry if this doesn't make complete sense, but we're just getting into this game and are forced to learn as we go. Thanks again. Jeff Gersbach Greg wrote in message <34D793D5.42CB@cyberramp.net>... >Jeff Gersbach wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> My company is in the process of updating its ERP system. I'm told they are >> seriously considering Informix as the database system. Does anyone have any >> thoughts as to whether this is a good decision or should we really be >> considering something else like Oracle or MS SQL Server? >> >> Thanks > >I think it's an excellent choice, especially if the database is of any >size or importance. Oracle is probably most frequently used, and kind >of the "safe" choice based on market share. I don't know why anybody >would use SQL server after paying premium bucks for an ERP package and >people to implement it, but people do it anyway. Sun Solaris servers >with Oracle or Informix seem to be a very popular combination these >days. > >That's my perspective as a SAP Basis Administrator and Informix DBA type >anyway. I'm sure you'll get plenty of other opinions. > >Greg