Re: Databases

[adamrich <>]

Hi Ben,

> I've been given the task of evaluating various database servers with
> regards to security, and would like to solicit opinions. The databases I
> am interested in are:
>
> PostgressSQL 7.3
> MS SQL Server 2K
> Interbase 6 & 7
> Sybase 12.5
> Access 2K

You'd be nuts not to include mySQL on that list. 
http://www.mysql.com

We use it almost exclusively now with Lasso Pro 6  middleware.

mySQL's security is extremely good, as it's open source so you have many many
sets of eyes looking at, and generally speaking no licensing fees to pay to use
it.

It is also EXTREMELY quick - I'm talking Oracle fast here
See http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,293,00.asp
http://www.oracledeveloper.nl/newforum/files/ Server%20databases%20clash.pdf 

Are you guys in WA ? We're in Sydney.

Cheers,
Adam



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