Which Database is Best?
It’s the question many of persons normally ask to me. “Which database is the best?” And my answer is always the same; databases are like clothes you wear according to your size and status. So don’t see toward other’s experience just analyze your volume and size and then decide what database actually suits you. Let’s have a look on different databases and their qualities. We will move from medium to maximum.
1- My SQL
Introduction:
MySQL is exceptional database as for as budget vs. performance is concerned. My SQL has almost 11 million installations worldwide and free to use.
Web Presence:
Now a day’s every 2nd dynamic website is using MySQL is its ultimate database for its robust and easy to use interface. Many web application also uses MYSQL is their database.
Pricing & Availability:
If you are looking for a free database, having client server architecture with awesome reliability then you don’t need to look around. Go and download your free version of My SQL.
Future:
Sun Micro system purchased MySQL and Oracle Corporation is trying to buy Sun Micro system creating a threat for its free GNU license. But still it’s a batter product to use.
2- SQL SERVER
Introduction:
Evolved from Sybase SQL server, Microsoft worked hard to enter Database arena. And through SQL Server, Microsoft earned huge bucks. Easy to use/install Interface made it popular among students and mid range enterprises.
Web Presence:
With ASP/ASP.net support Microsoft made a good presence on web but SQL Server is only available on windows based hosting.
Pricing & Availability:
Pricing varies on deployment scenarios. Please consult the Microsoft website for pricing
Future:
SQL Server has a bright feature because of strong Microsoft’s financial and technical backbone.
3- ORACLE Database
Introduction:
Oracle database is the leader in database industry due to its reliable architecture and robust features. Having larger share in database market Oracle is having tough competition with its rival giants IBM and Microsoft.
Web Presence:
Although Oracle tried to make its web presence more visible by launching HTML DB (Oracle Xpress), but still they need to work a lot in this field as web masters still hesitate to get Oracle with their web apps due to Heavy structure and high pricing.
Pricing & Availability:
Oracle offers pricing for its different database editions on the basis of region and no. of users. So prices may vary from country to country.
Future:
I must say that Oracle has the brightest feature amongst all the other database rivals, after buying soft ware people soft, JD Edward oracle grabbed a large pile of shares of database market
4- DB2
Introduction:
Once Industry leader, DB2 sounds a chuckle of past. But still IBM trying to retain its database market share, against its rivals Oracle and Microsoft.
Web Presence:
Having little web presence IBM seems not interested to grab this area.
Pricing & Availability:
Not Available
Future:
I think DB2 is just waste of money as per small and mid size companies so investing in such database who’s market share is shrinking is a risk.
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